Strawberry Pancakes

Spring is here and that means Strawberries! I do love them. Very much. I make jam and a yummy drink and strawberry shortcake. But this year, I wanted more than that. So I went on a mission of searching All Recipes for recipes using fresh strawberries. I found this pancake recipe and made it for dinner that night. Yes, dinner. I couldn't wait until morning to make it for breakfast. I know, it's what I do. These were so de-freaking-licious that I made them again two days later for breakfast. I have a new favorite breakfast food. I've had pancakes with strawberries on top but never cooked inside. Heavenly. Enough said.

Strawberry Vanilla Pancakes

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

1 egg

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons vanilla extract (yes 2 Tablespoons, trust me it's awesome)

1 cup chopped fresh strawberries

Chop up the berries and lightly sprinkle with some sugar.

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Pour in the milk, oil, egg and vanilla, and mix until well blended. Stir in the strawberries.

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, and coat with butter or cooking spray. Pour batter into desired size of pancakes. Flip with a spatula when bubbles appear in the center. Cook until golden brown on the other side. They smell so good as they cook. The vanilla wafts up and makes the kitchen smell great.

I ate mine with butter and strawberry syrup*.

Incredible. Stay tuned for more strawberry recipes...

*Note: I was asked if I had a recipe for strawberry syrup. I don't so I did a search and came up with this that looks delicious. I will make it next time and let you know how it goes. Or you could try it and let me know!

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