Skinny 'Quick and Easy' Red Velvet Pancakes

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

85 g

Neufchâtel Cheese

45 g

Butter

110 g

Powdered Confectioners Sugar

or Powdered Sugar Substitute

60 mL

Non-Fat Milk

1 mL

Vanilla Extract

130 g

Pancake Mix

240 mL

Water

5 mL

Red Food Coloring

2 g

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Place the Neufchâtel Cheese (85 g) and Butter (45 g) in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix (or beat by hand) until fluffy.

Step 2

Add in the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (110 g) , Non-Fat Milk (60 mL) , and Vanilla Extract (1 mL) and beat on a low speed until the sweetener is well incorporated, then increase the speed and whip until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 3

In another large bowl, whisk together the Pancake Mix (130 g) , Water (240 mL) , Red Food Coloring (5 mL) , and Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (2 g) until well combined.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over a medium-low heat and give it a light coat of non-stick cooking spray.

Step 5

Once the skillet is warm, pour 1/4 cup of the pancake mixture into the center of the skillet and cook until the top of the pancake is bubbling and the edges are no longer shiny.

Step 6

Flip the pancake using a spatula and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes or until both sides are cooked through.

Step 7

Once done, transfer to a plate and rinse and repeat with the remaining batter.

Step 8

Divide evenly among plates and top with some of the cream cheese drizzle. Enjoy right away!