How to make Johnnycakes

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole grain flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is lactose-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness.

Combine cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Mix in sugar and melted butter until well combined.

Add water gradually, stirring until a smooth batter forms.

Incorporate milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease lightly.

Pour batter onto the skillet, forming small pancakes.

Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.

Flip and cook until golden brown, another 2-3 minutes.

Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed.

Serve warm with butter or syrup.

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