Showing posts with label blueberries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blueberries. Show all posts

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Blueberrie Pancakes

Blueberries are high in anti- oxidants, fiber,Vitamin A,Iron and Vitamin C.They contain no Fat, no Cholesterol and are very low in Calories. So why not incorporate such a nice berry to our diet.
I make Pancakes using blueberries. They are made out of whole wheat flour. Its very sweet and moist. It can be eaten for Breakfast. Its healthy according to me and Yummy to the kids.

Ingredients for making Blueberrie Pancakes:
  • 1 1/4 Th cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp All Purpose Flour
  • a pinch baking soda
  • Butter - 2 Tablespoon
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or according to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or sweetener
  • 1/2 cup blueberries ( Fresh or Frozen)

Method for making Blueberrie Pancake:

Step 1: In a bowl mix the dry ingredients- All purpose flour,wheat flour, baking soda,sugar and salt.

Step 2: In another bowl whisk butter, buttermilk and add the dry ingredients to it and stir well till the batter is moistened. Then add the blueberries and mix well.

Step 3: Pour a ladle of batter to a medium sized skillet over medium heat, cook till they are done (approx. 5 minutes)

Step 4: Turn and cook till the bottom part turns to a nice brown color

Step 5: Remove the pancake from the skillet and repeat the same till the batter is finished.

These Blueberrie Pancakes can be served with Maple Syrup, with or without Butter. They remain moistened.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Blue-Blue Smoothie

Ingredients for making blue-blue Smoothie:
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup plain yogurt / curd
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh/frozen)
  • Honey/Sugar (add according to taste)

Method for making blue-blue Smoothie:

Step 1: Add Orange Juice, Yogurt, Blueberries,sugar or honey to a blender and blend them until smooth.

Step 2 : Serve in a tall glass.

This smoothie is full of antioxidants. Can be served for breakfast or as an afternoon drink.