Ingredients
3/4 cup blue cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
boiling
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons margarine
melted
1 egg (or 2 tablespoons egg mix + 1/4 cup water)
3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Cooking spray
Light syrup or honey (optional)
Steps
In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal and salt. Stir in the boiling water until the ingredients are wet. Cover and let stand for 3 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted margarine, and egg or egg mix and water mixture. Add to the cornmeal mixture.
Add flour and baking powder to the bowl and mix until combined.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
Spoon ¼ cup of the batter on the skillet. When bubbles appear, flip, and cook the other side until golden brown. Serve with syrup, honey, yogurt, or fresh fruit if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 85 |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | N/A |
| Sodium | 159 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Vitamin D | N/A |
| Calcium | 62 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 59 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Blue Cornmeal Pancakes. Recipe source: Recipe adapted from Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services, Get Fresh Initiative. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.