Cinnamon Apple Pie Pancakes

Who says pancakes can’t be healthy? These almost flourless pancakes are super rich in those good for you omega-3 essential fats and fiber that pretty much all kids need to eat more of. Even better, they can be made in minutes AND they keep the kids filled up for hours (thank you fiber!) You’ll have to double the recipe if you have more than one child—--or if you want some yourself =)

Oh, and Blake just went to Disney’s Animal Kingdom yesterday and thus the sporty (and sort of ridiculous) black Mickey Mouse plate in the photo above.



Cinnamon Apple Pie Pancakes

Serves: 1

•1 tart apple, finely chopped
•Cinnamon, to taste
•1/4 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
•1 organic omega-3 egg, lightly beaten
•1/4 cup plain unsweetened soymilk (such as Silk)
•2 tablespoons water
•1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
•2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds (such as Barlean’s)
•2 tablespoons wheat germ
•2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)
•Pinch of salt
•1 teaspoon organic butter

1.Place chopped apples in a microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle with cinnamon to taste. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir in walnuts. Set aside to cool.

2.In a small bowl, whisk the egg, soymilk, water and vanilla extract together. Add the flaxseeds, wheat germ, flour and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle in a little cinnamon. Mix to combine.

3.Melt butter in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Ladle out 1/3 of the batter and cook about 1 minute, or until edges easily lift. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter (you should end up with 3 pancakes.) Serve pancakes with apple-walnut topping.