Healthier Pancakes

My Husband's absolute FAVORITE breakfast food? Pancakes. I can't even say that I blame him. But, the classic breakfast favorite is typically full of refined carbohydrates, topped with mounds of liquid sugar and squares of saturated fat. Booo. Not exactly what I want to nourish my loving family with---no matter how delicious it is in the moment.

However, this doesn't mean that he never gets to enjoy his favorite breakfast meal. Check out this great-tasting, guilt-free version of the dish. Even better---no need to use the pre-fab "BOXED STUFF." You gotta wonder what's actually in a box that can hang out on a shelf for…umm…YEARS.

Healthier Pancakes

Ingredients:

1-1/2 c. Whole wheat pastry flour

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 c. Canola oil

2 c. Lowfat milk

2 tsp. Baking soda

1/2 c. Wheat germ

For Topping/dipping:

Natural applesauce and fresh fruit (berries!!)

are our favorites. But, if you must have something sweeter--use REAL maple syrup in small, pre-measured amounts. 

What to do:

In a medium bowl, mix eggs with oil and low fat milk. 

Stir in baking soda, wheat germ and flour. Mix until blended.

Heat griddle over medium heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Pour or scoop battre onto the griddle. Brown on both sides, turning once (after bubbles appear on the surface). 

**About 10 servings will be made from this recipe.