Whole Wheat Pancakes w Strawberry Sauce

 So, it being summer in SW Florida, it is HOT. Sitting down to a hot meal is just too hard, so we all like to eat lighter and healthier in the summer. But one of the main reasons I live here is the weather, so I guess I really can't complain when it is 500* day after day. I haven't written in a while, been very busy starting another business- and ebay resale shop- Treasures From the Island http://myworld.ebay.com/treasuresfromtheisland2

So between that and getting the kids ready for back to school, it has been busy to say the least. I think that this year the kids were ready to go back, they miss their friends and all the social craziness of the tween years. Oh the stories I hear...

So I have this great recipe for homemade whole wheat pancakes and strawberry syrup and a little surprise recipe at the end, all of which are perfect for these hot summer days!

Whole Wheat Pancakes

• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 3/4 cup nonfat milk
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients
2. In a medium bowl beat eggs, buttermilk, milk, honey, and vanilla
3. Coat nonstick griddle or skillet with cooking spray and pre-heat over medium heat
4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mix, leaving batter a bit lumpy, don't mix all the way
5. Ladle batter onto griddle using 1/4 cup for each pancake

6. Flip pancakes when bubbles on top stay uncovered

Strawberry Sauce

• 2 pints (16 oz) fresh strawberries, or 4 cups of frozen, unthawed
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp pure Maple syrup

1. Place berries in food processor, process until they are a chunky puree
2. Pour into small saucepan and heat over low heat.
3. Stir in lemon juice and maple syrup
4. Heat until warm
5. Serve over hot pancakes, ENJOY!

And to compliment this summer pancake recipe is a easy to make cool drink

Mango- Lemon Mania

• 1 envelope of Kool-Aid Lemonade unsweetened drink mix
• 1 envelope Kool-Aid Tangerine unsweetened drink mix
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 8 cups (2 Quarts) cold water
• 1 1/4 cup of fresh Mange nectar

1. Mix all in large pitcher, stir until dissolved
2. Serve over ice cubes
3. Or soft freeze for a refreshing slushy drink

So enjoy the summer and the recipes.

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