Pink Pancakes

I took this picture off of the picture in the cookbook, they are not the ones I made. I wish. But these are another awesome recipe from my favorite cookbook Deceptivley Delicious. These are made with beets. I know, dis-cus-ting. But I swear you can't taste them. My kids loved these and they are so good for you. Here's the recipe:

Pink Pancakes
3/4 C water
1/2 C ricotta cheese
1/4 C beet puree (I used canned beets from the grocerie store)
1 t vanilla extract
1/2 t cinnamon
1 C pancake mix (you can use whole wheat pancake mix if you have it.)
3/4 C milk
1/4 C grated apple

In a blender or food processor, combine water, ricotta cheese, beet puree, vanilla, and cinnamon and blend. Dump mix into a medium bowl, add pancake mix, milk, and apple, stir until just combined. Do not over mix. Cook pancakes as you would normal pancakes. The batter is a little thicker so spread it out as you pour it on. Serve with powdered sugar or fruit or syrup.

Enjoy! They really are so good.