Freeze Drying Blog
Valentine’s Day Breakfast: Freeze-Dried Strawberry Pancakes
Table of Contents
A Valentine’s Day breakfast dedicated to the same are naturally a pretty, rebellious way to command attention, too. So here we are, presenting the love-meal in the form of freeze-dried strawberry pancakes: a one-in-all for love, style, and health.
The Magic of Valentine's Day
All you need to buy for Valentine’s Day is flowers and chocolates to show your loved ones that you are thinking about them. To make your day special, it is worth spending a little more on a personalised gift for your loved ones.
Freeze-Dried Strawberries: A Sweet Surprise
Picture sitting down a loved one with a pile of pancakes sprinkled with freeze-dried strawberries. It’s a thoughtful, impromptu gesture — and it says it all.
A Healthy Twist
Valentine’s Day has all the hallmarks of an indulgence: splurge, splurge, splurge. But there’s no reason that heart-shaped boxes can’t be healthy, too. Freeze-dried strawberries are a terrific garnish here, since all the nutrition of fresh berries – vitamins, antioxidants and punchy berry flavour – remains, even if many of the calories have been siphoned off.
The Recipe of Love
You can make these more easily than you might assume; you might even have the ingredients knocking around right now. All you need is this initial recipe.
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Gently fold in the freeze-dried strawberries.
Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour in the batter, a ladleful at a time.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
Serve with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of maple syrup.
The Perfect Valentine's Day Surprise
Imagine the smile that will light up your significant other’s face once they get a taste of these mouth-watering freeze-dried strawberry pancakes. Breakfast doesn’t get much better than this.
Conclusion
This Valentine’s Day, choose to really love your partner through a thoughtful breakfast. Freeze-dried strawberry pancakes never are appreciated more.
FAQs
What do freeze-dried strawberries have to do with Valentine's Day?
Freeze-dried strawberries are a tasty and healthy way to enhance your Valentine's morning breakfast. Sprinkle some on your pancakes.
Are freeze-dried foods safe to eat?
Yes. Freeze-dried foods are not exposed to preservatives and are safe and nutritious.
Do dried strawberries work in any other recipes?
Oh yes indeed, you could sprinkle dried strawberries on almost any other recipe like in smoothies or cereals or into desserts like yogurt or angel food cake or even in salads.
Whether you would like to know whether the flavour of a freeze-dried fruit remains the same?
Yes, you can keep the flavour of the fruit the same, at least with freeze-dried fruits. The freeze-drying in fact will preserve or make the flavour better so that you may find it a great taste feast!
Where can I buy freeze-dried strawberries to make Valentine’s Day a special breakfast?
Freeze-dried strawberries can be purchased online and in specialty food stores. The best ones are from recognized brands in order to preserve flavour and nutrients.