Absolutely Guilt-free Lazy Morning Pancakes

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons flax seeds
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup quick oatmeal
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon olive oil, for greasing

Recipe

• 1 beat the egg with milk, sugar, youghurt, olive oil and water.
• 2 combine all dry ingredients (flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, flax seed, salt) in a bowl. mix well.
• 3 add the dry mixture into the liquid and beat until smooth. let stand for about 15 minute the batter must have a consistency of thin porridge. add a table spoon of water if too thick.
• 4 brush a small non-stick pan with the greasing oil or spray with cooking spray. spoon pancakes with a small ladle and cook on medium-high. turn over when surface gets bubbly. no need to respray if your pan is truly non-stick.
• 5 this makes 6 pancakes that are fluffy, tender and yummy. 117 cal/pancake. serve with fruits, low-cal youghurt or eggs. i love dipping them into a soft-boiled egg.
• 6 optional: if you intend to serve them with fruits like apples or bananas, add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg into the batter. the heat will enhance the spices.