This is a great alternative to regular
pancakes when you're craving something hot off the griddle. The whole wheat
flour reduces the glycemic index of the pancakes and makes them a relatively
health breakfast choice.
Simple and Healthy Pancake Recipes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tablespoon of sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup water
1 Tablespoon canola or rice bran oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
First, whisk together the whole wheat flour,
sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl, making sure there are no
lumps. In another bowl, thoroughly whisk together the egg, yogurt, water, oil,
and vanilla extract. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir until evenly
moistened.
Be sparing. Use approximately 1/4 cup of
batter per pancake and cook over a griddle on medium high heat. Cook 1-2
minutes or until bubbles form, then flip, cooking until golden brown.
I like to use a little butter and light syrup,
but if you're on a very low fat eating plan, you could slice some fruit and put
on top. Bananas and strawberries work very well, or add some blueberries for a
burst of antioxidants in the morning!
Here's another healthy and great tasting pancake
recipe. These apple pancakes are light and make a great start to your day.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup spelt flour
1 tsp baking powder (aluminium free is
preferred)
1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt (finely ground)
1 cup rice or almond milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 apple, thinly sliced
Directions:
Mix all of the ingredients together except for
the apples. Spoon 1/4-1/3 cup of batter into a frying pan. While the pancake is
cooking on the first side, place a few apple slices into the pancake. Flip when
golden brown and cook the other side.
That's it! A tasty alternative to fat and
sugar laden pancakes. You can even add a little apple sauce on top for a
finishing touch.
Don't forget to add some protein to your first
meal of the day. Having protein in the morning gives your body the amino acids
it needs to get out of a catabolic state and start repairing muscle tissue. I
recommend making a quick and tasty shake with a high quality whey protein such
as Prograde whey protein.
