Name: Almond Pancakes with Sour Cherry Syrup
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried sweetened sour cherries; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour; 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 cups lowfat buttermilk; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional); Oil or butter, for greasing pan; 1/2 cup sliced almonds, divided; 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

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Almond Pancakes with Sour Cherry SyrupKana Okada

Pancakes say lazy-day lounging with friends. Sour-cherry syrup, which you can make a week ahead, adds a twist on taste.

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