Perfect Health Pancakes (7 Points Per Serving On Weight Watchers

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup oats (old fashioned or quick oats will work. i use old fashioned though)
• 3/4 cup wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten
• 1/4 cup winter squash (pureed. can be found in the freezer aisle next to the frozen spinach)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk (any milk should be fine though)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or some other fat such as melted butter)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 measure and combine dry ingredients into one bowl. mix to combine ingredients well.
• 2 measure and combine wet ingredients in another bowl. use a whisk to combine thoroughly.
• 3 pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently. you want to combine all ingredients well without over mixing. overmixing will make a tough pancake.
• 4 set bowl aside for at least 10 minutes. the oats need some time to get soft and incorporate well into the batter.
• 5 in the meantime, turn on a griddle to 325 degrees or a large skillet to about medium heat.
• 6 apply a thin layer of oil to the griddle or skillet. (i pour a blob of oil on there and then wipe gelty with a paper towel so there is just a thin film left).
• 7 stir the batter gently a couple of times to redistribute the oats in the batter and pour pancake batter onto preheated griddle with a scant 1/4 cup measure.
• 8 when small bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake, it's time to flip (about 2 or 3 minutes per side).
• 9 serve with maple syrup or any other yummy pancake topping. to avoid sugar, try peanut butter or cream cheese. my 20 month old son likes his this way.
• 10 *this recipe is very versatile. add fruit, flax seeds, chocolate chips, or whatever to the batter before cooking for a little change.