Pancakes de Maíz

Pancakes de Maíz are a delightful twist on traditional pancakes, incorporating the sweetness of corn and a boost of protein for a fulfilling breakfast. This dish is perfect for starting your day with a nutritious and hearty meal that’s quick to prepare.

Pancakes de Maíz
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Spanish
320 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cornmeal - 100 grams
  • All-purpose flour - 50 grams
  • Baking powder - 10 grams
  • Salt - 2 grams
  • Eggs - 2 large
  • Milk - 200 ml
  • Greek yogurt - 50 grams
  • Olive oil - 30 ml
  • Honey - 15 grams
  • Fresh corn kernels - 100 grams

Steps

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and honey until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  4. Fold in the fresh corn kernels gently into the batter.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with a bit of olive oil.
  6. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake, cooking until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Serve warm with additional honey or your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Carbs: 50 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Cholesterol: 200 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein to support muscle repair and growth.
  • Contains dietary fiber for improved digestive health.

Tags

SpanishHigh ProteinBreakfast