Have a nutritious start to your morning when you add oatmeal and whole-wheat flour to your pancakes. Topped with granola, bananas, and maple syrup, they’re amazing!

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, 2 pancakes per serving

　　1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats

　　1/4 cup all-purpose flour

　　1/4 cup whole-wheat flour

　　3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar

　　1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

　　1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

　　1/2 cup fat-free milk

　　1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

　　1/4 cup egg substitute

　　1 tablespoon canola or corn oil

　　2 medium bananas, sliced

　　1/4 cup low-fat granola

　　1/4 cup maple syrup

　　

Step 1

In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, flours, brown sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.

　　

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, egg substitute, and oil. Stir into the flour mixture just until combined. (Do not overmix or the pancakes will be tough.)

　　

Step 3

Heat a nonstick griddle over medium heat. Test the griddle by sprinkling a few drops of water on it. If the water evaporates quickly, the griddle is ready. Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the griddle (probably about 4 pancakes per batch, depending on the size of your griddle). Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles appear all over the surface.

　　

Step 4

Flip the pancakes. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Repeat until all the batter has been used. (You should have 8 pancakes total.) Serve topped with the bananas, granola, and maple syrup.

　　

Cook’s Tip

Step 5

If you aren’t serving the first batch as soon as you remove the pancakes from the griddle, put them on a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil. If you cover them tightly, they will steam and become soggy. Leftover pancakes will taste fresher and have a drier texture if you reheat them in a toaster oven rather than in a microwave oven.

　　

nutrition information

Step 6

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 7

Calories: 316

　　

Step 8

Total Fat: 4.5g

　　

Step 9

Saturated: 0.5g

　　

Step 10

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 11

Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

　　

Step 12

Monounsaturated: 2.5g

　　

Step 13

Cholesterol: 1mg

　　

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Sodium: 209mg

　　

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Carbohydrates: 65g

　　

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Fiber: 5g

　　

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Sugars: 35g

　　

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Protein: 7g

　　

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Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 20

2 Starch

　　

Step 21

1 Fruit

　　

Step 22

1 1/2 Carbohydrate

　　

Step 23

1/2 Fat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals