I didn’t waste any time getting to my recipe to-do list! Pancakes were the perfect dinner after running over 10 miles throughout the day yesterday.

(Recipe adapted from Sunset magazine via MyRecipes)

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 TBSP lemon juice
• 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• Cooking spray

The original recipe comes with some more intricate directions. For example, you are supposed to beat the egg whites with a mixer I didn’t have that option available to me so I just went with it and made pancakes in the normal way. I mean what kind of furnished apartment doesn’t come with a Kitchen-Aid???

I learned pancake frying zen from Jenn, a friend from the DR. I was so impressed with the way her pancakes turned out perfectly that I try to channel her patience whenever I make them at home!

The patience paid off! Every single pancake turned out beautifully. I NEVER remember that happening to me before! I usually have at least one horrific flip or one burnt at the end. Yay!

It turns out that the strawberries were just for show! I actually slathered on the Sugar-Free Blackberry Jam!

Delicious!

What’s your favorite pancake topping? Mine is probably whipped cream. And sprinkles. But if I’m trying to maintain some semblance of nutrition – definitely jam!

Of possible interest: Cake Batter Pancakes!