Pritikin Blueberry Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipe
Such bliss first thing in the morning! And amazingly healthy to boot! From the chefs at the Pritikin Longevity Center: Sweet Potato Pancakes served with a side of fresh blueberries atop pureed blueberries and Pritikin Creamy Vanilla Sauce. A touch of cinnamon was added to the sauce. The Pritikin Eating Plan recommends and incorporates the healthiest food choices — but “healthy” does not have to mean “blah!” — like with this healthy breakfast recipe This is a guest-favorite recipe, requested often, so here it is, courtesy of Pritikin Longevity Center in Florida.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 3 cups skim milk
- 1 cup liquid egg substitute (reduced calorie)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (low sodium)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 3 tablespoons Splenda Granulated Sweetener
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F.
- Wash potatoes and pat dry. Poke several times with a fork. Wrap each potato in foil. Place on middle oven rack. Place a baking sheet on rack below potatoes to catch any drippings of natural sugars.
- Bake until very soft to the touch, about 50 to 60 minutes. (Potatoes can be cooked days in advance.) Allow potatoes to cool. Then remove skin.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend potatoes with skim milk, egg beaters, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients (whole wheat flour through Splenda), and mix well.
- Make a well in the center of the dry mixture bowl. Pour the potato mixture into the center. Using a wire whip, whisk until smooth, using a circular motion.
- Preheat nonstick omelet pan or griddle on medium flame. Lightly spray with Pam.
- Use an ice cream scoop to portion each pancake onto preheated pan or griddle. Sprinkle blueberries on top of each cake.
- Cook for 2 minutes. Flip. Cook another 2 minutes.
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