I had forgotten about these very simple pancakes. I made them for myself this morning when my breakfast chef was not available.
Many years ago, I belonged to a diet group (Insert name of any diet group here. I've belonged to them all.) I remember getting this pancake recipe. It's ridiculously simple, delicious, and filling. They're especially great if you don't have, or don't want to use flour, baking powder, or sugar.
The beauty of these is that the content is easily measurable in calories, protein, carbs, and fruit. There's no added sugar.
If you have a blender, it makes a more smooth pancake, but it's not essential. Basically, just toss all these ingredients together.
Ingredients (makes 2 medium or one large)
1 egg 80 calories
1 slice bread (any kind you like, I used thin sliced) 70 calories
1/2 banana (good use for any that are starting to darken) 45 calories
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
cinnamon if you wish
Total calories for a substantial breakfast 195 . I find these pancakes
to be quite sweet and moist enough on their own, but if you prefer to top them with a bit of syrup, honey, agave, or a dusting of powdered sugar, be sure to consider the extra sugar and calories.
If doubling the recipe, just use another slice of bread and another half banana. I have never used a second egg, but have added a splash of milk if the mixture looks too dry.
Directions
If using a blender, put egg and banana into blender and mix. Tear bread into a few pieces and add it along with vanilla. Blend briefly until smooth. Pour onto a pan as in photo. (I used a tiny amount of spray olive oil to cook).
Recipe as I wrote it made 2 medium sized pancakes or if you prefer, one large.
If you don't have or don't want to use a blender, mash the banana and whisk
together with egg and vanilla. Break bread into very small pieces and add to banana and egg . Mix together. Pour into pan. If there are small pieces of undissolved bread, it's not really a problem.
I hope you enjoy them. I did.
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