Heart Healthy Blueberry Pancakes Recipe
Luscious homestyle blueberry pancakes are guaranteed to please at breakfast time. Egg whites, low-fat milk, and flaxseed add a fantastically healthy spin to this classic pancake dish.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
2/3 cup cottage cheese
1 egg
2 egg whites
2 Tbsp whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp sugar
1/3 cup 1% milk
2 Tbsp flaxseed meal
1/2 tsp orange zest
1/2 cup blueberries
Directions
Step 1
Lightly coat a griddle with nonstick cooking spray and preheat to 350°.
Step 2
Place all ingredients except blueberries in a blender or food processor and blend for 5 to 10 seconds, or until combined. Add blueberries and fold in gently.
Step 3
Pour pancake batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto the griddle and cook for approximately 2 minutes, or until bubbles form and the edges are cooked. Flip and cook for 2 minutes, or until the underside is lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 171
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 2 pancakes
Per serving:
calories:171
total fat:0g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:48mg
sodium:212mg
total carb:22g
fibers:5g
proteins:10g
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About This Healthy Recipe
Looking for a heart-healthy breakfast recipe that can be ready in just 30 minutes? These simple and delicious blueberry pancakes are the perfect way to start your day! Packed with 10 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving, these hearty, heart-healthy pancakes are sure to satisfy. This recipe is more nutritious than your average blueberry pancake recipe calling for egg whites, flaxseed and low-fat milk. Since this low-fat breakfast recipe contains absolutely no saturated fat, it is a great recipe option for those looking to follow a heart-healthy diet. Another great thing about these pancakes? They are low-carb (22g) making this breakfast recipe a diabetic-friendly option as well. Oh and did we mention that the recipe is low-calorie too? Each serving (two pancakes) is just 171 calories making this a delicious guilt-free recipe. Enjoy!
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