Fluffy Pancakes

(Makes approx. 8 medium pancakes)

Ingredients:

1 cup Almond milk (unsweetened)

2 Tbls Applesauce

1 tsp lemon juice

1-1/4 cups Whole Wheat White Flour

1 Tbls Pure Maple Syrup

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking soda

2 Tbls ground flax seed mixed with 6 Tbls water

Optional:

1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp vanilla and apple pieces (cut very small), or add your favorite berries.

If you like thinner pancakes, add a little more almond milk.

Directions:

1. Pour almond milk into a small bowl and whisk in applesauce, syrup and lemon juice. Set aside.

2. Place flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. Blend well. Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients and set aside.

3. Add Flax seed/water mixture to the milk bowl and mix well. Pour mixture into the center of the dry ingredients. Gently whisk together just until combined; a few lumps will remain.

DO NOT OVER MIX.

4. Cook in a non-stick or ceramic pan for about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until bubbles form on top and bottom is golden brown. Flip with a wide spatula and cook 1 more minute or until second side is golden brown.

Toppings:

Instead of using just pure maple syrup, try making your own combinations of fruits and a little maple syrup. You will still get the sweetness you are looking for but with more nutrition.

Some Suggestions:

Blend ripe bananas with syrup until you get a smooth consistency.

Blend any combination of berries (raspberries/blackberries/strawberries work well together) with some syrup until smooth consistency.

Apple, Cinnamon and syrup.

Be creative….Use whatever fruits you enjoy most.