| I have a weak spot for pancakes. I think it goes | | | | 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt (such as grass-fed Siggis |
| back to childhood. When I was growing up my | | | | brand) |
| parents both hated going to places like The Original | | | | 1/2 cup water |
| Pancake House or Denny's (which is where, in my | | | | 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract |
| opinion, they served the absolute best pancakes!) | | | | 1/4 cup Mila (chia seeds) or ground flaxseeds (such |
| Actually, I felt deprived that we couldn't go to "fun" | | | | as Barlean's Forti-Flax) |
| restaurants like that. Luckily I had a grandmother | | | | 1/4 cup wheat germ |
| who shared my passion for pancakes and fun dining | | | | 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour (such as King |
| so as a special treat she would take me to The | | | | Arthur Flour) |
| Original Pancake House so I could order the famous | | | | Dash of sea salt |
| pancake face (with whipped cream for hair, | | | | 2-3 teaspoons extra virgin coconut oil (such as |
| chocolate chips for the eyes and mouth and the | | | | Barlean's Extra Virgin Coconut Oil) |
| maraschino cherry nose-does anyone remember | | | | Optional: |
| eating that?) | | | | Blackberries or raspberries |
| Anyway, pancakes and I go way back. But these | | | | Agave Nectar |
| days I can't get away with eating the pancake face | | | | 1. In a small bowl, add the eggs, yogurt, water and |
| from my childhood days anymore. All grown up now, | | | | almond extract. Beat well. |
| I eat whole food "big girl" pancakes-made with | | | | 2. In a separate bowl, combine the Mila or flaxseeds, |
| anti-inflammatory superfoods like chia seeds or | | | | wheat germ, flour and salt. |
| flaxseeds. I'm not going to lie and say my pancakes | | | | 3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix |
| would win a taste-test over the Original Pancake | | | | well. |
| House pancake face. But, I can tell you mine do taste | | | | 4. Add the oil to a large skillet (use a paper towel to |
| pretty darn good and they are jam packed with | | | | distribute the oil evenly over the skillet); heat the oil |
| nutrients. They're also an easy whole foods recipe | | | | over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot add |
| anyone can make. | | | | about 2-3 tablespoons per pancake to the skillet. |
| Here's the recipe! | | | | Cook for about 2 minutes per side. Serve hot with |
| Ingredients (Serves: 2 ) (Yields 6 small pancakes) | | | | fresh raspberries or blackberries and a drizzle of |
| 2 organic free-range eggs, lightly beaten | | | | Agave nectar. |