Healthy Pancakes

Makes 10 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups low-fat milk
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup wheat germ

PREPARATION:

1. In a medium bowl, mix eggs with oil and low-fat milk.
2. Stir in baking soda, wheat germ, and flour; mix until blended.
3. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat
4. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle. Brown on both sides, turning once. 

Use fresh fruit and a small amount of real maple syrup, honey or molasses as a topping; pancake syrups can contain corn syrup and other processed sugars that you want to avoid. Remember to add in the calories contained in your chosen topping when calculating your total caloric intake.

Serving Size: 3 pancakes

Calories: 210

Fat total: 9g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Carbs: 24g

Fiber: 4g

Protein: 8g