Pancakes de Aceite

Pancakes de Aceite are fluffy Spanish pancakes made with olive oil, perfect for a delightful breakfast. These pancakes are light, flavorful, and can be enjoyed with sweet or savory toppings.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 150 grams
• baking powder - 10 grams
• sugar - 30 grams
• salt - 1 gram
• milk - 200 milliliters
• olive oil - 50 milliliters
• eggs - 1 large
• vanilla extract - 5 milliliters
• optional toppings (e.g., honey, fruit, or yogurt) - as desired

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, olive oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with a little olive oil.
5. Pour about 60 milliliters of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
6. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
7. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more olive oil to the skillet as needed.
8. Serve warm with your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil, which can support heart health.
• Provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy, ideal for starting the day.

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