Copycat Ihop Cheesecake Pancakes: Shorty's Noms

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index

In a large bowl combine the flour, buttermilk, egg, vegetable oil, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until no chunks remain.

Add the cheesecake, still frozen, and gently mix it into the batter.

In a medium sized non-stick pan, heat up to medium heat and pour 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of batter into the middle.

Let cook until the outside of the batter starts to bubble in the pan, then carefully flip with a spatula.

Let this side cook for 2 minutes or until it has turned brown.

Remove from heat and repeat process until all of the batter is used up.

Combine the strawberries and jam and top the pancakes with it.

You can also add whipped cream or powdered sugar on top of the pancakes for some extra sweetness.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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