Almond Pancakes with Sour Cherry Syrup

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Almond Pancakes with Sour Cherry Syrup
45 min.
8
317kcal

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Start your day off right with these delightful Almond Pancakes topped with a luscious Sour Cherry Syrup! Perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or a special morning meal, this recipe offers a delicious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The nuttiness of sliced almonds combined with the sweet-tart notes of dried sour cherries creates an irresistible topping that elevates the humble pancake to new heights.

What's more, this vegetarian-friendly dish is not just easy to make; it also boasts a nutritional profile that won't leave you guilty. With creamy lowfat buttermilk, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and whole grains from whole-wheat pastry flour and quick-cooking oats, you'll not only indulge but also nourish your body. Each fluffy pancake is baked to golden perfection and can be made in just 45 minutes, serving up to eight hungry mouths.

Whether you're gathering friends for brunch or just treating yourself to a cozy breakfast at home, these Almond Pancakes with Sour Cherry Syrup are sure to impress. Drizzle on some maple syrup and add a dollop of Greek yogurt if you’re feeling indulgent—this pancake stack is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Get ready to experience a delightful morning with a twist of gourmet flair!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 0.5 cup almonds divided sliced
  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • cups buttermilk 
  • 0.5 cup cherries dried sweetened sour
  •  cinnamon sticks 
  •  eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup 
  • 0.5 cup nonfat greek yogurt plain
  • servings butter for greasing pan
  • 0.3 cup oats 
  • 0.3 cup pastry flour whole-wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring cherries, 1/2 cup waterand cinnamon stick to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in syrup; set aside to cool. In a bowl, whisk flours, oats, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk (and almond extract, if desired).
  2. Add wet ingredients to dry; stir batter until just combined.
  3. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat; brush with oil.
  4. Pour a scant 1/4 cup batter into pan; sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons almonds. Cook pancake, flipping once, until golden brown, 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining batter.
  5. Serve pancakes with cherry syrup; top with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.
  6. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories317kcal
Protein12.13%
Fat29.63%
Carbs58.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.06
Glycemic Load
19.82
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.923478225813%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.14mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:317.03kcal
15.85%
Fat:10.51g
16.16%
Saturated Fat:4.37g
27.3%
Carbohydrates:46.47g
15.49%
Net Carbohydrates:43.54g
15.83%
Sugar:19.75g
21.95%
Cholesterol:58.9mg
19.63%
Sodium:683.31mg
29.71%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.04%
100%
Protein:9.68g
19.35%
Manganese:1.1mg
54.98%
Vitamin B2:0.64mg
37.46%
Selenium:18.26µg
26.09%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.48%
Phosphorus:169.23mg
16.92%
Calcium:145.02mg
14.5%
Folate:57.1µg
14.28%
Vitamin E:1.82mg
12.1%
Fiber:2.94g
11.74%
Magnesium:45.97mg
11.49%
Vitamin A:554.47IU
11.09%
Iron:1.96mg
10.88%
Vitamin B3:1.91mg
9.56%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.83%
Zinc:1.11mg
7.42%
Copper:0.14mg
7.23%
Potassium:252.33mg
7.21%
Vitamin D:1µg
6.67%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.15%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.26%
Source:Epicurious