Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes with Mixed Berry Compote
Man oh man, DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) is a REAL thing! I was feeling great on Tuesday – just a little calf tightness – and even told my friend I was feeling awesome when she texted me and asked how I was feeling after my race. Welllllll…. I woke up yesterday tired and sore.
I got through my easy run, strides and post run power exercises (#1) by promising myself some cinnamon oatmeal pancakes when it was all said and done.
After my workout I stretched, foam rolled, started a pot of coffee and got to work in the kitchen. I’ve made these pancakes before but was looking for something a little fruity to put on top. I threw together a quick mixed berry compote which ended up being pretty great!
I gobbled up a few pancakes piled high with compote and a cup of coffee. It definitely hit the spot!!!
The pancakes have just the right amount of sweetness – not too much, not to little. And the berries add a tartness that compliments the pancakes perfectly!
Just look at that fluffy goodness!
If berry compote isn’t your thing they’re pretty darn good with just a drizzle of maple syrup. I also think that peanut butter and bananas would be a great topping!
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (pulsed a few times in the food processor)
- 1 TBSP brown sugar
- 1 TBSP white sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup milk
- 2 TBSP butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 cup mixed berries, frozen
- 2 TBSP water
- 2 TBSP maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together all the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour through cinnamon).
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together the milk, butter and eggs.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together just until combined.
- Cook pancakes on a griddle, flipping once bubbles form on the top of the pancake and cooking for 1-2 minutes more.
- Stir together all ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
What was your workout yesterday?