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Oatmeal, Walnut and Flaxseed Pancakes

Check out Dr. Janet’s low cholesterol recipe of Oatmeal, Walnut and Flaxseed Pancakes that also help prevent a heart attack.

Serve warm, sprinkled with fresh berries, a touch of powdered sugar and fat-free whipped topping for a real Sunday morning treat (for you and your arteries!).

• 1  cup 100% whole wheat flour
• ½  cup old-fashioned oat flakes, ground
• ¼  cup ground flaxseeds
• ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 ¼ cups light soy milk
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 large egg white
• Powdered sugar, optional
• Pancake syrup, optional

Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl to blend.

Separately combine soy milk maple syrup, and egg white in another medium bowl.

Add soymilk mixture to dry ingredients and whisk just until incorporated.

Coat a large fry pan with non-stick cooking spray. Heat pan over medium heat. Spoon in four circular pancakes about ¼ cup each. Cook until batter bubbles then flip with a spatula. Use more cooking spray when necessary. Remove from pan when golden brown in color. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar; add whipped topping to taste, garnish with fresh berries.

Serves 6

NUTRITION

Per serving (2 pancakes):

• Calories: 234
• Fat: 16 g (0 g EPA, 0 g DHA, 1 g ALA)
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 440 mg
• Carbohydrate: 35 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7 g
• Sugars: 11 g
• Protein: 9 g

Source – Dr Janet Blog