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Flaxseed Oatmeal Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 2/3 c. whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/4 t. baking soda
  • 1 t. baking powder
  • 1/2 t. ground cinnamon
  • dash of salt
  • 6 Tbls. quick-cooking oats
  • 1 Tbls. ground flaxseed
  • 1 c. low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 Tbls. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbls. canola oil
  • 1 t. vanilla

Instructions

In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form.

In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients listed above.

In a small bowl, whisk (or use mixer on low) the egg yolks, buttermilk, brown sugar, oil and vanilla; mix into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Fold egg whites into batter.

Pour 1/4 cup batter onto a hot griddle coated lightly with oil; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown.

NOTE: Makes 8-10 pancakes.