Fresh Strawberry "Buttermilk" Pancakes

We have pancake day about once a week around here and tried out this variation with our freshly-picked strawberries.  They're amazing!

Fresh Strawberry "Buttermilk" Pancakes

2 cups flour (whole grain or white)

2 eggs

1 3/4 cups soy or ricemilk ("soured" with a splash or two of apple cider vinegar)

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

4 tbsp sugar

4 tbsp softened margarine (I like EarthBalance brand)

1 splash vanilla extract

1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries

 

Combine ingredients in the order listed above and then ,when the batter is smooth, fold in the strawberries. 

Measure out 1/2 cup sized cakes and cook in/on a skillet (the one pictured happens to be electric, and we LOVE it). 

Flip, serve, and enjoy!   These are delicious with just a little butter on them, but my kids loaded them up with syrup as well :-)