Flaxseed Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe

By dette

Sharon Hansen of Pontiac, Illinois, says, “I came up with this healthy and really tasty recipe because my husband loves pancakes.” They have a great texture and cinnamon taste. —Sharon Hansen, Pontiac, Illinois

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• Dash salt
• 1 egg, separated
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk, buttermilk, brown sugar, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
In a small bowl, beat egg white on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter.
Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown. Yield: 4 pancakes.