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So ladies, I’ve already reminded you of your need to eat your breakfast, and that a healthy, well-balanced diet can help reduce your PMS symptoms. Both things significantly affect your mood, and you know what they say about when Mama ain’t happy. Yeah. Ain’t nobody happy.
So let’s remember to eat breakfast and to eat well. I’ve got a great recipe for you that will help you out with both things. It’s a twist on a traditional breakfast recipe that makes it suitable for any meal, and it’s jam-packed with proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains. I will admit it’s low on the greens and veggies side of things, so strongly consider serving it with a leafy green salad or some sauteed greens (if you happen to enjoy eating those disgusting slimy things).
I’m sure you’ve heard of “oven pancakes“, also called Dutch pancakes. They’re usually just a little bit sweet, and served with syrup, jam, powdered sugar, or fried apples. There’s nothing wrong with a touch of sweetness on occasion; I just wanted to get creative and see if I could turn this traditional breakfast food into something different that would make it even more appropriate for dinner as well as breakfast.
Recipe: Savory Oven Pancake
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 scant cup (4 oz) white whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 TBSP green onion
- 1-2 slices bacon, crumbled
- shaved parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Put the butter in a 12″ cast iron (or other oven safe) skillet. Set the oven to 425F degrees and place the pan in the oven.
- While the butter is melting, mix together the remaining ingredients in a large bow. When the butter is melted, remove the pan from the oven, and pour in the batter.
- Bake the oven pancake for 15-20 minutes or until the pancake is high and puffy and a golden brown color.
- Top with shaved parmesan before serving.
You can do a lot more with this recipe, of course: add some cheese, spinach or other greens, or other herbs and spices.
It’s a great QUICK dinner (or weekend breakfast or brunch), ready in half an hour or less.
It’s so EASY, too.
It’s a great CHEAP meal, too, cheaper than a meat-based meal at any rate.
As long as it’s accompanied by some fruits and veggies (greens like I recommended, especially), it makes a great HEALTHY meal.
What’s your favorite breakfast-for-dinner?
Sharing at Tastetastic Thursday, Katherine Martinelli, and…
I make something very similar called a German pancake - why I am not sure. It’s always sweet, though, served with syrup. Here’s the recipe: http://www.simplifylivelove.com/2011/04/german-pancakes.html
I never thought to add meat and veggies! Hmmm…Thanks for the recipe!
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Yes, I think they’re sometimes called German pancakes, too. They’re very yummy in a savory version!
That looks so good! I’m all about savory, protein packed breakfasts!
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Me, too! I’m really trying to move away from the more grain-based ones. It’s hard because my sons are both allergic to eggs
This looks AWESOME! I’m going to try this this weekend for sure. Thank you for sharing!
Let me know how it turns out! I’m already dreaming of the different ones I can make in the summer with all the fresh produce!
these look awesome! I would love for you to stop by and link them up on my linky!! http://successful2gether.blogspot.com/2012/03/successful-saturday-link-up-week-6.html
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I would much rather a savory breakfast like this rather than a “sweet” one. This almost looks like a pizza, yum!
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It kind of is in some ways!
Hi Anne, this is my first time on your blog, and thank you to share this recipe that looks so yummie, and definitely a fast one for dinner (here in France, we do not really enjoy salted dishes for breakfast). I will propbably try it this week. Many thank you.
I hope you enjoy it!
Mmmm… I just found tomorrow’s breakfast! And I bet I could soak it overnight… or maybe I’ll add chopped broccoli and make it for dinner… with coconut flour… decisions decisions (I’ll of course cut the coconut flour down significantly. Ok, I’m sold on that. Will let you know how it goes)!