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Better-For-You Buttermilk Pancakes

Add whatever fruits you might have on hand to this recipe. My family’s favorite version always includes blueberries.

—JANET SCHUBERT RIB LAKE, WI

PREP: 15 MIN. COOK: 10 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: 16 PANCAKES

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 egg whites

1 egg

2 cups buttermilk

2 tablespoons canola oil

Fresh mixed berries, optional

1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Combine the egg whites, egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

2. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray. Turn when bubbles just form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with berries if desired.

PER SERVING 2 pancakes equals 189 cal., 5 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 29 mg chol., 345 mg sodium, 29 g carb., 2 g fiber, 7 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.