Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Pancakes, Diabetic

Annacia's Note:

The last time I went shopping there was a terrific price on sour cream so I grabbed 2 BIG containers. I'm currently putting sour cream in everything I can think of! I'm the first to admit that this wouldn't be a daily thing but for a special breakfast (Valentines, Mothers Day?) it isn't going to break the diabetic bank

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute (or egg white)
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 3/4 cup fat free sour cream
• 2 tablespoons melted margarine (heart healthy)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
• Pam cooking spray, for the griddle

Directions:

1. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a medium-size mixing bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until foamy, then whisk in the milk, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla. Make a well in the dry ingredients, add the liquids, and whisk briefly, just until the batter is blended.
3. Let rest 2 minutes.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips and set aside for several minutes while you preheat a griddle or skillet.
5. Heat an electric griddle (you can also use a pan or 2 on the stove top but it takes a lot longer because you have to do fewer at a time)let preheat for 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Spray griddle with PAM.
7. Using about 1/3 cup batter per pancake, ladle the batter onto the hot skillet.
8. Cook about 1 1/2 minutes on the first side, until the bubbles on top are starting to pop, then flip and cook about 1 minute on the second side.
9. Repeat for remaining batter.
10. Top with no sugar added syrup if desired.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Pretty much followed the recipe right on down & used the egg whites! Did serve them with the syrup indicated, but think I'd prefer them a little more with some all-fruit fruit spread! Still the 'cakes themselves were delicious & we'll certainly be having them again around here! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Made & reviewed in the Almost 5 special]

[Debbwl]

Yum!! How can you have a bad day when you start out with these tasty pancakes? These pancakes are light with just the right amount chocolate chips to add a nice flavor without being distracting. Made as written using the egg white option and will be making again. Thanks for the post.

[Maito]

These were really good pancakes. I used 3 egg whites to make up the half cup. They don't need any syrup (IMO!).