Danish Pancakes!
So battery and wet – the danishy-ness is wonderful! If you don’t like pancake batter, you probably won’t like these because they are anything but “dry and golden” but I still think they are wonderful. I don’t know if I will ever go back to my original oatmeal pancake recipe! These do take longer to make, but they are so good!
Today’s mixture contained (for 2 servings):
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup egg whites (all I had left)
- 1/4 cup hemp milk
- 1/2 a small banana pureed in the batter, 1.5 bananas for sliced toppings
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
They were delicious! And very filling too.
Along with just under a tbsp of peanut butter:
I made one taco – with some batter coming out. Click here for the taco post!
(*Note that these use egg whites, which are safe to consume raw, but if you used real eggs you’d want to be sure they were cooked!)
From above, with coffee –
This breakfast was about 460 kcal, 8 grams fiber and 30 grams protein.
I got the floors swept and vacuumed this morning and the dishwasher is running, which means clean dishes later on. And the SUN is out. All combined make me a happy girl 🙂
Katie says
No WAY all those pancakes are under 500 kcal! That’s awesome! I’m going to have to try these!
bikergurl says
Yay sun! It’s a sunny zero degrees (celsius) here 😀
I have to say though, my first thought when I saw the folded over pancake was eww, raw pancake! I know you say it’s safe but I think I have had the unsafeness of pancake batter drilled into my brain too much (thanks Mom!) The others look amazing though, I can’t wait to try these when I remember to buy cottage cheese!
VeggieGirl says
Ahh, the return of the Danish pancakes; and with peanut butter!! The Peanut Butter Boy will be pleased ;0)
Have a wonderful, sunny Tuesday morning!! :0)
Ashley says
Okay so sad Ashley. I made sure I had all the ingredients for the pancakes yesterday when I went to Whole Foods and this morning I ended up with a sink full of burnt/uncooked mush. What type of pan do you use? I just realized this morning that I haven’t made pancakes on my own since i’ve been out of my parents house and they have an electric griddle. What do you use? Or is there a magical way to cook them in the microwave or oven? So sad. But, I did finally try your magical oats since I had a banana for once. I used multigrain mix instead of oatmeal and they’re awesome!!
Suzanne says
These look so yummy! I was supposed to make them for me and my husband on Sunday morning, but I went to that Spin class and he went to the skate park. So I’m going to try to make them this weekend.
Can you believe my legs are still sore from that spin class?! I think they hurt more today, and I made the mistake of wearing heels to work. *ouch* 🙁
I also made a trip to Crate and Barrel last night and picked up that Oxo peeler (in the mango video) and that olive oil container (measures out the oil on top).
Thanks for the tips! 🙂
I also picked up these 2 cute spoon rests (one is a green circle and one is yellow). I was so upset because I wanted this cute green clock, but some girl swooped in and grabbed it while I went to go grab my husband. She was hovering behind me while I was looking at it. We came back and it was gone! My husband was laughing at how upset I was. Apparently, they won’t be in stock for another month. boo hoo. I shoud have just grabbed it when I first saw it. oh well, I snooze, I lose. 🙂
At least I got some great decorating ideas just walking around the store – I LOVE C&B! 🙂
Have a good day, Kath and everyone!
Kath says
Ashley,
I have a square Calphlon griddle but it’s not electric. Be sure to keep the heat on medium to medium low or you will burn the bottoms. I spray a circle of cooking spray before I put the batter down for each one too. Don’t flip until the edges are dry!
Suzanne,
Glad you stocked up on cooking tool!! Your legs will get used to spinning in time 🙂
K
oatmeal says
Wow! Under 500 kcal! Now that’s a magical recipe! You’re a total genius! How do you come up with these ideas? I’m so jealous! And I happen to love pancake batter~moist pancakes are pretty much the best things ever! 😀
hk says
definitely sounds like an awesome start!! enjoy theSUN 🙂
Kris10 says
I made the Danish pancakes for an anniversary morning breakfast (my fiance and I met 2 years ago Sunday), and it was a hit! Not only did the boy and I both LOVE them, but they kept us full until 2:30 that afternoon! Thanks go out to Kath and PB Boy. 😉
Romina says
You have me craving pancakes!
Cara says
What a great start to your day!
Nicole (the other one) says
I came across this at EatLikeMe…www.youbars.com How cool is that? You can design your own energy bar! I want one!
JENNA says
I’ve just started working out again and have been for about 2 weeks now. I’m getting really bad side aches…does anyone know why or how to fix this? I’m all wondering how to start running longer distances/time…i’m very frustrated b/c i love running but i lose energy so quickly. after 8 min of running at incline 5 and speed 5.3 i’m ready to quit! lol i usually run for 8 min walk for 2 min for 25-30 min…any help would be great appreciated! 🙂
JENNA says
youbars.com looks awesome! how fun! thanks Nicole
Betsy in Pittsburgh says
I am definitely trying those next week! I’m sure you could use skim milk instead of hemp, right? I’m a traditionalist… and too lazy to branch out. (I’ve been using just add water pancake mix for months… yikes)
And when you say a 1/4 cup of egg whites was all you had left, are you supposed to add more?
I’ll probably try mine with strawberries or blueberries, I feel like I’m getting tapped out on bananas every morning.
Mary Ellen says
These look so fantastic – I’m making them this weekend for sure.
Kath – I’ve been reading your blog for quite some time now, but never commented. I had almost mixed feelings about it for awhile. I knew I loved it, but felt like maybe I would start being obsessive if I loved it TOO much. I’ve realized that I’ve actually become more relaxed, less obsessed, through reading your blog and the nice reader comments. So, now I just 100% love it 🙂 Thanks for everything!
smilesara says
hi kath (or other readers) —
i know kale isn’t the first thing people think about at breakfast (!), but i wanted to make the kale chips today and thought i’d post my question long before dinnertime so perhaps i could get suggestions:
just a quick question: can you substitute cooking spray for the olive oil or would that change the flavor/texture? i figure the spritz bottle would give an even coating, but i suspect the olive oil is the “secret weapon” of the recipe?
thanks –
Steph says
That’s so funny…I’m cooking the cottage cheese pancakes at this very moment! Except they’re taking a long time to cook, and not really setting up and getting firm enough to flip. They smell great though!
Melissa (the other one) says
To Jessie Popelka:
So I saw your thing about Facebook yesterday and am in love with Facebook (even thought I made fun of it at first) so went to add you….
Are you with 2 boxers in your picture???? We have a boxer too!!!! I don’t know many people with boxers so was really excited!!! 🙂 Now I guess we have a LOT in common! health, nutrition, boxers…. 🙂
Ange C. says
Ok…now I officially have to make these soon. There’s a similar recipe in my River Road Recipes IV cook book (anyone from Louisiana?!) but I’m sure it isn’t nearly as healthy and calls for oil and butter. Someone else asked this, but do u think using skim milk instead of hemp will work just fine?
And I’m having your applesauce yogurt combo with lunch today….what a simple idea…yet genius. I added a little vanilla extract to mine and it is wonderful. Thanks for all the ideas….I am loving these new food combos!!
Jess says
Your coffee looks so yummy!
http://medheadlines.com/2008/04/15/dash-diet-feeds-a-healthier-heart/
You’re probably going to live to be 200 years old 🙂
Liz H. says
smilesara, I just used a little cooking spray and they worked out fine!
sam says
Kath,
How are you liking In Defense of Food? I’ve just started but I have to say I don’t think Michael Pollen would like your calorie counting/scale measuring. I think you are on the right track by eating meals at the table with your husband as well as taking the time to make and present your meals nicely but I still think calorie counting is a bit unhealthy and borderline obsessive. Will you continue to count when you have children? I hope for their sake you stop,
Erin says
Hi Kath – i just found you recently, and I love your blog. I am trying to eat better and just finished *In Defense of Food*. Basically you follow all principles outlined there, not sure if you’ve read it or not. Eat food, not too much, mostly plants. Keep it up, thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
sarahH says
Jenna,
The side pain might be your diaphram which gets bigger as your breathe harder and heart rate goes up. This is something you will work through. I find the best way to ease the pain is to put four fingers under your rib cage, push in, and breathe out. It sounds crazy but this helps relax your diaphram. If you try to run through the pain just for a few minutes it should go away. I aslo find if I drink a lot of tea or cokes before I work out I have a different kind of pain because of that. I am guessing from the kidneys.
Kath says
oatmeal ,
I can’t take the credit – it’s Peanut Butter Boy’s recipe!
JENNA ,
What are you eating before your workouts? Drinking?
Betsy in Pittsburgh,
I think skim would work fine. Peanut Butter Boy’s recipe calls for 3/4 a cup of egg whites and no milk, but all I had was 1/4 egg so I had to thin the batter with something.
Mary Ellen,
Glad you’ve found the blog helpful 🙂
smilesara ,
I’d say the olive oil adds more to flavor than texture, so I think cooking spray would work just fine. I only use a TINY amount of OO and they crisp up well.
Erin ,
I’m in the middle of IDOF – love it so far.
sam ,
I’m sorry that you find calorie counting obsessive. I find it quite liberating. I haven’t finished the book yet, but based on the nutritionalism chapter, I would say that since I live in the age of nutritionalism, calorie counting is somewhat necessary. I always say if I lived on an organic farm I wouldn’t need to count…
Kath
Ashley H says
hey Kath have you tried freezing them yet? I was wondering because I could make the two person serving and then freeze them. Thanks!
Katers says
Grrrr…vent ahead!
Last night I was on the elliptical next to this woman who was wearing so much perfume, it was insane! I’m not sensitive to smells, but this was ridiculous – I couldn’t breathe, I felt faint. I actually had to get off the elliptical it was so bad! I ended up doing the squirelliptical for the first time – which made me mad because it was screwing up my workout plan! Plus I probably looked ridiculous because I didn’t feel comfortable at all – the other squirelliptical-ers could tell I was new! Booooo!
So, to sum up, for the sake of everyone around you, please don’t wear cologne or perfume at the gym!!
Biz says
I made these over the weekend, but substituted canned pumpkin for the bananas. They are definitely creamy! And filling. I had them Sunday around 9:00 and wasn’t hungry for anything until about 3:00! Thanks Kath for a great recipe!
JENNA says
I usually don’t eat anything b/c i work out right after work. I usually eat lunch around 12 have a light snack around 2:30-3, small amount of fruit/pretzels. i drink water and tea all day but i have noticed over the past few weeks i really don’t drink that much prob 1L if that in the afternoon.
” I always say if I lived on an organic farm I wouldn’t need to count…” i love that line!
JENNA says
thank you SarahH i’ll have to try that.
Phoebe says
Katers — that sounds terrible. I am usually worried about the people around me being offended by the smell of my sweat-soaked gym clothes! I guess there’s a whole level to odor offensiveness I haven’t begun to approach.
Betsy says
i love doughy stuff, so these have been looking pretty amazing to me!
Lesli says
Good morning/almost afternoon!!
Quick question. I am trying a new pasta recipe tonight and I don’t own a food scale so I was wondering if anyone has any idea how much 2oz of pasta would be? I’m using the Food for Life, Eziekiel (sp?) whole-wheat penne. Thanks!
Also, Kath, I’m flying to Orlanda tomorrow with a layover in Charlotte, and I’m sure I will feel your spirit there! I wish I had the chance to see more than the airport, but maybe just the spirit will give me a healthy eating mental boost before I get to Orlando and vacation, which for me usually means fried shrimp and ice cream. But, hey, everything in moderation, right? Have a great day!!
caitlin (in FL) says
kath, i’ve got an RD-question for you.
If you’ve had a few days of eating too much salt and are subsequently holding water, will drinking more water flush the salt from your system, or will you just hold onto that water even more because you’ve got a lot of salt in your system? is time the only way to reduce your sodium levels?
thanks!
CourtneyS says
Lesli, 2 oz of dry pasta weights 5 oz when cooked and measures to about 1 cup. You can eyeball the dry pasta and measure in measuring cup once you’re done.
Katers, how annoying! The fire alarm went off at my gym yesterday so after standing outside in the cold for awhile, I had to finish my workout with the alarm still blazing loud. It was terrible.
Teddy says
Hi there!
I’m just curious, what do you add to your coffee usually?
Teddy
Amanda says
Peanut Butter is everywhere I look these days.
This looks fabulous. I’ve never heard of cheese danish pancakes.
rhodeygirl says
JENNA- Did you ever try the run a few walk a few method? (it has a name I just don’t know it?) I would suggest you try running for 3 minutes, walking for 1 and continuing that way for as long as you can, each time adding a few more of the intervals.. before you know it you will be able to run for much longer!
re the side cramps… I realized that if I don’t drink enough water before my runs I get cramps.. Also.. I try to have my snack about 90 minutes before I run and that helps too..
JENNA says
Thanks rhodeygirl. I have actually been wondering about that method..i know Jenna from eat live run has mentioned how good it is. but i just feel wimpy doing that at the gym. like people are thinking ‘gosh she can’t run longer than 3 min?!?’ lol i feel so silly saying that out loud.
Tina says
Yummy breakfast! Can’t wait to try out that recipe!
angelcubbie says
Ok, so I’d like advice on this. I want to do what kath does and always eat a bit under my actual calorie burn every day so that on days when I overdo it, it balances out. My bmr is calculated to be 1429, rmr 1400, I have a desk job but I do go on a 20-30 minute walk around downtown every day m-f and also do some walking (not much) around the office on top of my daily gym trip. So i’ve been aiming for a net of 1350. I figured I may be off on estimating my calorie intake (although not by much as I’m pretty exact and if ever overestimate than under) so I though a bit below my bmr would be good and that on top of that I supposedly burn/need 1700 cal a day according to the calcs before exercise for a sedentary lifestyle to maintain weight. Anyway, sorry for the long explanation, basically I’m wondering if 1350 is too low (I do want to be a bit under) and if I should bump it up a bit as I don’t want to put my body in starvation mode or anything or if it sounds an ok number. I’m aware seeing an RD would be best but I can’t do that, so I’d love to hear what everyone else does instead. For those that want to maintain, do you eat a net of your bmr or higher to reflect daily activity? How did you handle this Kath, how under your calorie needs do you eat every day? Sorry for the confusing long question!
beth says
angelcubbie,
Just eat healthy whole foods that are as natual as possible. Workout with cardio and weights 30 min to 1 hour a day. Counting calories is ok to some point, but when it controls your life like it seems to do to you it is not.
caitlin (in FL) says
angelcubbie: here’s my advice… i dont really believe all those online calculators and stuff work. so, eat and workout like you normally would (not trying to diet) for two weeks. track your calories in a food log. if you maintain your weight on this method, thats your maintenance calories when you are working out as your normally do. then, aim to net 250 calories lower (by eating less or eating more) each day, and you should lose 0.5 lb a week (or net 500 calories lower to lose 1 lb a week). make sense?
Becky A. says
Melissa(the other one)-
I have two boxers too! Mine are Buddy and Holly, and they are the greatest dogs EVER!
Becky
Melissa (the other one) says
Becky –
oh wow! How cool!! 🙂 Mine is Baylee…she’s only 10 months old and a HANDFUL! But she’s great. I hear all the time from other boxer owners that once you have one, you’ll never own anything else. I’m hoping she calms down a bit once she gets a little older, but she’s still an awesome dog!!
SarahF says
Kath,
For the danish pancakes- do you think I could sub out the cottage cheese and switch in canned pumpkin? Or would apple sauce be a better sub?
Becky A. says
Buddy is 3 and Holly is 5…we adopted both from our local humane society. We got Buddy when he was 10 months old…I remember those crazy days! We got Holly a year ago. She is the sweetest thing in the world. If you want Baylee to calm down, I wouldn’t suggest getting another one! They run around the house all the time-they sound like they’re killing each other, but they’re just playing. I def. agree that I don’t want any other kind of dog. They are just big goof balls, and such a joy to have around!
kristin point says
Smile sara- I used olive oil the first time I made kale chips and they were great, And then I made them again but used cooking spray the second time and there wasn’t much of a difference. I put garlic powder on mine too and it adds soooo much!
Kelly L. says
Kath- I was wondering the same thing about subbing out the cottage cheese. I hate cottage cheese but love pancakes. 🙂
arimcg says
smilesara – I used cooking spray and it was fine. I mean I have olive oil cooking spray but I don’t think it makes a difference.
Courtney – I think 2 ounces of penne is usually about 3/4 cup. I throw in a big handful and that’s always enough to fill me up.
Ally says
I really am jealous of these pancakes!
I am going to attempt and veganize them but we’ll see… I don’t think it will work but I have an idea or two!
Kiala says
I love cottage cheese and pancakes. And almond butter and bananas and food.
I’m on a diet. BOOO. Show me more food please.
JennK. says
I need to try those pancakes! Especially the “batter” taco – that looks amazing!
Melissa (the other one) says
BeckyA – haha, too funny! I know, dogs playing (especially boxers when they “box”) always looks and sounds so brutal! I hear 10 months is like their teenage years….she was starting to do SO good, and then bam! All of a sudden 2 weeks ago it was like she’s never had a day of training in her life! But yes, she’s a blast. I think my husband likes her better than me! He’s ALWAYS kissing her and cuddling with her and sticks up for her when I get mad at her! 🙂 I’m sure that’s how it’ll be when we have kids too 🙂
Jessie says
Hey Melissa yea it’s the one with the boxers, the one I am holding is mine the other one is a friends, you should def add me!! (I’m going to post this one the current one to so that you see it for sure :D)
Kath says
Ashley H,
The way I make them, I don’t think they’d freeze well. They a little too wet and I think they’d turn to ice. You could just halve the recipe for 1 person though.
JENNA ,
I’m not really sure why you’re having cramps – could you ask a sports trainer at your gym? Kelly might have a good answer too!
Lesli ,
I’ll tell the sun to shine here for you! Let me know if you’re ever leaving the airport 🙂
caitlin (in FL),
I wish I knew a definite answer on this one, but I don’t think I’ve taken enough biochem classes yet to really know! But from everything I’ve heard drinking lots of water is always the suggested remedy for water retention. It will dilute the sodium concentrations in your blood, which should reduce the effects, but again, I’m not 100% sure.
Teddy ,
Splenda and about 2 oz of skim milk.
angelcubbie ,
*See an R.D. disclaimer* 🙂
While “just eat healthy” is probably all of our goals, I realize it’s nice to have an idea of where you should be – to ensure you’re eating enough, just as you said. With that said, in my opinion you’re doing exactly what I do if your NET of 1350 is including your daily 30 minutes of walking but not including a workout. I’m not sure what your weight is, but since your goal is maintenance and all the calculators are putting your RMR at 1400, I would make that your NET, since with the walking that would put your NET closer to 1250, which is probably too low from your estimated RMR. Hope that helps. Have fun with the squiggly line approach!
SarahF ,
I think either pumpkin or apple sauce would work, but I would use a little less (not a full cup).
Kasidy ,
That photo is from Carolina Beach. Were you right? I know some people swear by granola, but as I volume eater, I don’t think it’s “worth it.” It’s just so dense that you don’t get much chew! I do like the ones that are 140 kcal. per half a cup (I think that’s the PB one you’re referring to?) but I can still have TWICE as much cereal for the same calories! So I do love granola, but that’s why I don’t eat it much.
Amanda ,
I think these pancakes were the best yet – but they were pretty similar to my 2 other batches. This made more than Saturday’s batch though, because for that one I used 1/2 a cup of egg and no banana in the batter.
Amy ,
I have no idea how Fage would be- try it and let us know! But I do think that’s kind of a waste of Fage since it’s SO expensive. I’d rather eat it plain for its texture. But you could probably use it.
Kath
Kasidy says
HI Kath!
i noticed ,on the husband’s page, a really cute picture of you guys. (at the beach) This may sound random but where are you? I think i might have been there before. (recognizable by the pink building) also, what are your thoughts on granola? I now most kinds are sugary, but nature’s path organic peanut butter granola is delicioso! just wondering if you’d ever tryed it.
p.s. (it’s yummy with So Delicious PB& chocolate) 🙂
Amanda says
Kath,
How do you think the pancakes turned out compared to last time since you used hemp milk to substitute for the rest of the eggs whites?
I don’t use eggbeaters often and was thinking of using all milk instead of buying a whole carton. I don’t want to use a whole egg since I’d rather keep the calories lower than whole egg. Thanks and hope your day is going well.
TrishT says
rachel k,
I’ve been out of town, but I just saw your post. I’ve suffered from random nausea too! I have been able to eliminate it based on some dietary changes. Email me and we can discuss more.
[email protected]
Amy says
What about Fage? How would that be in the pancakes instead of cottage cheese?