Whole Wheat Protein Pancakes

These little delicious healthy versions of the classic flapjacks are fantastic!  It was a recipe I created myself.  So, I may be editing this often and I am open to suggestion.  So, welcome are your suggestions and advice! 

The reason I created a healthier version of the quintessential breakfast food is because for years I chose French Toast over pancakes; I felt it was healthier than their cousin "THE PANCAKE."  But, both are equally as nutritionally not sound as the other.  They are not horrible, but nor are they sometime to consume regularly.  So, I researched and came up with my own version...

Why whole wheat?  Simply because it's better for you!  It's nutritional value outweighs that of white flour any day!  So, when a recipe calls for "flour" choose WHOLE WHEAT.  And, your choice should include the word: 100%.  Most whole wheat flours that do not indicate 100% Whole Wheat only contain about 60% whole wheat and the most important ingredients are left out; the bran and wheat germ of the flour. 

When you consume whole wheat (in any form) you are helping to lower your chances of weight gain, thus maintaining a good and healthy weight.  Latest studies reveal that: "Refined grains and the foods made from them (e.g., white breads, cookies, pastries, pasta and rice) are now being linked not only to weight gain but to increased risk of insulin resistance (the precursor of type 2 diabetes) and the metabolic syndrome (a strong predictor of both type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease)."  Good news is that by eating more whole grain foods (such as whole wheat) can protect against all the above mentioned disease.  It's about time we all indulge in some "GOOD CARBS" and get our whole wheat and whole grain on!

You can start by consuming it in ways you might not have thought of before.  I made Whole Wheat Protein Pancakes... Mmm, Mmm! 

WHOLE WHEAT PROTEIN PANCAKES

Serving size: SMALL flapjacks

Serves: 2-3

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 tbsp Flaxseed meal

1/2 scoop protein powder (Vanilla is the only way to go here...)

1 tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp Club Soda (make sure it's fizzy!!!)

4 egg whites

1/4 cup of almond milk

1 tbsp nonfat, plain Greek yogurt

- Heat pan or griddle to medium high heat

- While pan is heating up, mix all dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl

- Add egg whites

- Slowly add milk, yogurt, and soda

- Make sure not to "over mix" unless you like tough and chewy flapjacks..,. HAHA!

- Now for some cooking... Use a non-stick spray or a TINY amount of butter (not margarine)

- Cook each side until golden brown and center is NOT gooey

That's it.  Top with some honey, or yogurt, or favorite fruit! 

Pretty simple... and can be modified... If you feel the batter is to thick simply add a little Club Soda and/or milk.. It's that simple.  Now, go get your breakfast on!  =)