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Beet Pancakes

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Beets are rich in in iron, calcium, and Vitamins A and C. They are an excellent source of folic acid and a very good source of manganese, potassium and fiber.  They are a good source of phosphorus, magnesium, iron and Vitamin B6. Throughout history, beetroots have been used for medicinal purposes, especially for liver disorders because they have stimulating effects on the liver’s detoxification processes. Studies have shown that beets contain anticancer properties.
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Betacyanin is the pigment that gives beets their rich purple-crimson color; the pigment is a powerful cancer-fighting agent. Research found that the fibers in beets have a favorable effect on both the bowel function and cholesterol levels. Beets’ protective role against colon cancer is probably due to the combination of its betacyanin and fiber content.

This recipe is a favorite in our family and we usually have them every week.

Ingredients:
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3 organic beets, roasted (you can do more and freeze them, which cuts down on prep time)

3/4 cup organic ricotta cheese

1 cup whole grain organic pancake mix

3/4 cup water

1 banana

2 tsp cinnamon
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Directions:
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1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree.
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2. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake on a hot griddle. When bubbles start to form and sides appear cooked, flip and cook until no longer doughy.
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3. Sprinkle with a bit of sugar. (Seriously–they are eating beet pancakes! Give them the sprinkle of sugar!)

Enjoy! Don’t you love the bright pink color?

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  1. Cate Nelson says

    July 17, 2009 at 3:18 am

    Thanks for posting this, Vanessa.
    Just last night, I was thinking, “What am I going to do with all these beets” from our garden. The little guys and I like them with oil and vinegar and lots of fresh garlic, but Da and my stepdaughter aren’t so big on this earthy veggie. (Though they love almost every other type of veggie; weird.)
    I was thinking: salads.
    But some hot pink pancakes sound pretty interesting!

    Note: reuse the beet juice when you make homemade play-dough. Golden beets work for yellow!

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