Whole Wheat Pancakes

Who doesn't like pancakes? especially if they are whole grain/whole-wheat and heart healthy?? No excuses, there! Here's a quick and easy recipe for a yummy breakfast!

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour - ¾ cup

Flaxseed meal - 2 tbsp

Rolled oats- 2 tbsp

Unsweetended apple sauce - ½ cup

Egg substitute - 1 cup

Baking soda - ½ tsp

Semi-sweet Chocolate chips – 2 tbsp

Brown sugar - 1 tbsp

Fat Free Milk - 1 cup

Method:

1. Mix all ingredients in a big bowl and whisk until fully blended. Set aside for about 30 minutes

2. Heat a skillet on medium heat

3. Pour 1/4 cup of batter on to the skillet and cover with lid

4. After about 60-70 seconds, flip them and cook for another 30 seconds before taking them off the skillet.

5. Serve with maple syrup

Makes about 9 pancakes at 95 calories each!

I made my own syrup by heating about 5 tbsp of brown sugar with 1 cup water - simmer until thickened. Add vanilla extract or maple extract (as desired) and stir well. Be cautious while using the syrup as it can be pretty hefty in calories, depending on usage.