How to Make Apple Flax Pancakes

Adding flax seed to your diet is easily accomplished by sneaking it into your normal foods. These Apple Flax pancakes are a perfect example. The ground flaxseed in this recipe adds a slightly nutty flavor to the pancakes that blends well with the apples.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup flour
• 2/3 cup coarsely ground flaxseed
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• dash of nutmeg
• 2 eggs (separated)
• 1 1/4 cups nonfat milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup pared and shredded apple (shred just before adding to batter)

1. In large bowl combine flour, ground flaxseed, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a medium bowl, lightly beat together egg yolks, milk and oil.

2. 
   Beaten egg whites will form peaks

   In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form.

3. Add egg yolk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Shred apples and add them to the batter. Fold in egg whites.

4. Preheat the griddle. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour 1/3 cup batter for each pancake and cook until bubbles appear, about 1 minute. Flip and brown. Serve with sauteed apples and maple syrup or just a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Who Can Help Sponsored

• How to Lose 30+lbs Guaranteed. Try it Free.