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Blueberry-Pecan Pancakes

:  November/December 2008

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Dried blueberries give these pancakes a rich blueberry flavor and pecans liven up the texture with a bit of crunch.


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Blueberry-Pecan Pancakes Recipe

Makes: 8 servings, 2 pancakes each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight |

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup dried blueberries
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted (see Tip)
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups nonfat buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

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Preparation

  1. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, blueberries, pecans, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk eggs, egg whites, buttermilk and oil in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients; add wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Use about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1 and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Tip: Place chopped pecans in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 259 calories; 10 g fat ( 1 g sat , 6 g mono ); 54 mg cholesterol; 35 g carbohydrates; 8 g protein; 3 g fiber; 356 mg sodium; 109 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat


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Entertaining, casual
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