
Breakfast Plate with Pancakes, Fried Egg & Avocado
Suggested Meal Time: Breakfast or brunch
Style: Balanced, homemade, nutritious
Flavor Profile: Lightly sweet, savory, fresh
Ingredients (Serves 1)
For the Pancakes
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tbsp sugar (optional, for lightly sweet pancakes)
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup milk
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1 egg
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1 tbsp melted butter or oil
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For the Fried Egg
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1 large egg
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1 tsp butter or oil
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Sides
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1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
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1/2 cup sautéed spinach or greens
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Fresh strawberries
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Chili flakes or sesame seeds (optional, for greens)
Instructions

1. Make the Pancake Batter
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Do not overmix — a few lumps are fine.
2. Cook the Pancakes
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it.
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Pour small portions of batter to form mini pancakes.
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Cook for 1½–2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface.
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Flip and cook another 1–1½ minutes until golden.
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Repeat until batter is used. Set aside.
3. Cook the Egg
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Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium-low heat.
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Crack the egg into the pan.
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Cook until the white is set and the yolk is still runny (or to preference).
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Season with salt and black pepper.
4. Prepare the Sides
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Lightly sauté spinach with a drop of oil until wilted, season with salt.
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Slice avocado and sprinkle lightly with salt and seeds if desired.
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Wash and prepare strawberries.
5. Assemble the Plate
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Arrange pancakes on one side of the plate.
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Add the fried egg next to them.
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Place avocado slices, sautéed greens, and strawberries around the plate.
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Sprinkle black pepper and chili flakes if desired.
Calories (Approx.)
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Pancakes: ~300 kcal
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Fried egg: ~90 kcal
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Avocado & greens: ~150 kcal
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Fruit: ~60 kcal
Total: ~600 kcal
Who This Dish Is Best For
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Anyone wanting a balanced, filling breakfast
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Brunch lovers
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Active people needing energy in the morning
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A good mix of carbs, protein, and healthy fats
Energy-Saving Tips
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Cook pancakes and egg in the same pan.
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Make extra pancakes and refrigerate for the next day.
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Use pre-washed greens to save time.