Applesauce Oat Pancakes

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup oatmeal
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder, plus
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup skim milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine the oatmeal, flour, baking powder and spices, mixing well.
• 2 in a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
• 3 beat with a wire whisk until blended.
• 4 add to dry mixture, mixing until all ingredients are moistened.
• 5 let stand 5 minutes, then mix again.
• 6 spray griddle with non-stick cooking spray and preheat over medium heat.
• 7 using 2 tablespoonfuls for each pancake, drop batter onto griddle.
• 8 turn pancakes when edges are dry and bottoms are lightly browned.
• 9 cook until golden brown on both sides.
• 10 note: if the batter becomes too thick while standing, add a tablespoon or more of skim milk.
• 11 serve with favorite toppings.