Cookhacker's Best (and Healthiest) Pancakes Ever
1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Organic Whole Grain High Fiber Hot Cereal with Flaxseed, ground
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon flax seed, ground
2 eggs, separate whites and yolks
¼ cup golden raisins, coarsely chopped
¼ cup walnuts, chopped (almonds can be substituted)
10 dates, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
½ cup milk
3 tablespoons water
Canola or vegetable oil to grease pan
1. Grind the Hot Cereal for about 20-30 seconds and grind the flaxseed and set aside (a coffee grinder works really well)
2. Beat the 2 egg whites for about 1-2 minutes until they form stiff peaks and set aside
3. Whisk together the milk and egg yolks in a medium bowl
4. Combine the cereal, baking powder, ground flaxseed, nuts, dates and raisins
5. Add the dry mixture to the milk/egg yolk mixture and stir well to combine
5. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6. Gently fold in beaten egg whites
7. Stir in up to 3 tablespoons water as needed to get a good pancake batter consistency
8. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat until a drop of water skitters across the pan. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using about ¼ cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve topped with your favorite fruit and real maple syrup