Skinny 'Quick and Easy' Red Velvet Pancakes

Ingredients

Servings

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

US / METRIC

1/3 cup

Neufchâtel Cheese

3 Tbsp

Butter

1 cup

Powdered Confectioners Sugar

or Powdered Sugar Substitute

1/4 cup

Non-Fat Milk

1/4 tsp

Vanilla Extract

1 cup

Pancake Mix

1 cup

Water

1 tsp

Red Food Coloring

1 tsp

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Place the Neufchâtel Cheese (1/3 cup) and Butter (3 Tbsp) in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix (or beat by hand) until fluffy.

Step 2

Add in the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 cup) , Non-Fat Milk (1/4 cup) , and Vanilla Extract (1/4 tsp) 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 (1 cup) , Water (1 cup) , Red Food Coloring (1 tsp) , and Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (1 tsp) 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!