Did you know that berries have anti-oxidants that slow the aging process? Like birds for example-- they may appear young but their age says otherwise. This is because of the berries they eat. Not only is it good for the body but it is also good with pancakes! It is a healthy, creamy, delicious breakfast that you can bring to school for lunch or as a snack.

 

How to make pancakes from scratch:

Ingredients you need:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon butter, softened

Directions:

1. In a bowl, stir together flour, sugar, salt and baking soda. In a separate large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, vanilla, vegetable oil and margarine. Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture; mix until smooth.
2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

**But if you’re on the run, then just use the Pillsbury ready-made pancake flour mixture. All you need to do is add 400 ml of water or if you want it to be creamy then replace water with milk.

 

Did you know?

Pancakes are known all over the world with different versions in each country. But did you know that in Kansas they celebrate an event called, International Pancake Day? This four day event began centuries ago and always begins on the day before Lent. The events consist of pancake eating, a flipping contest, cook-offs, and the most important activity, a pancake race wherein participants wear a waist apron and run with their pancake pans!

 

For the berries:

 

Ingredients you need:

• 1 cup of strawberries
• 1 cup of blueberries (or your choice of fruits)
• 1 200 ml all-purpose cream
• 1 150 ml condensed milk (based on your taste of sweetness)

 

Directions:

(1)  Remove the leaves of the strawberries. Wash them thoroughly and pat them dry. Cut the strawberries in half.

(2)  In a container, wash the blueberries and set them aside. 

(3)  In a separate bowl, add the cold all-purpose cream and the condensed milk. Mix it well so that the condensed milk is well incorporated with the all-purpose cream. Adjust the sweetness according to taste. You can also use whipped cream instead of all-purpose cream.

(4)  When well mixed, add in the dried berries and mix well.

 

How to make the berried pancakes:

 

(1)  Layer the pancakes on a plate or a wide container and then add your first layer of berries. Spread evenly. Add another layer of pancake to cover up the berries.

(2)  On top, spray a little whipped cream and drizzle with blueberries and strawberries.

(3)  Finally dust with a little powdered sugar and Viola!

 

 

See how easy this is? This dish is perfect for people who don’t eat rice in the morning. What a better way to eat fruits and pancake all in one dish! It’s easy, delicious and healthy.