Who said eating healthy has to be boring? You do not have to eat the same foods every week. Switch it up. Tap into your creative side and slim down by cooking delicious, healthy meals.
Recipe of the Week:
Multigrain Pancakes
Prep: 10 Minutes Cook: 3 minutes per batch Makes: 12 pancakes or 6 Servings
- 2/3 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup oat bran
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups nonfat (skim) milk
- 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Canola oil, for brushing pan
- In large bowl, combine whole-wheat and all purpose flours, oat bran, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, melted margarine, and egg; stir just until flour mixture is moistened (batter will be lumpy).
- Heat griddle or 12-inch skillet over medium heat until drop of water sizzles; brush lightly with oil. Pour batter by scant 1/4 cups onto hot griddle, making a few pancakes at a time. Cook until tops are bubbly, some bubbles burst, and edges look dry. With wide spatula, turn and cook until underside is golden. Transfer to platter; keep warm.
- Repeat with remaining batter, brushing griddle with more oil if necessary.
Each serving (About 2 pancakes): About 197 calories, 6 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 9 g total fat (1 g saturated), 3 g fiber, 36 mg cholesterol, 431 mg sodium.
*Can add fresh fruit
*Vegetarian-Friendly Dish
Recipe: Good Housekeeping
Photo credit: crumblycookie.net
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