Tasty Tuesday: Pumped Up Pancakes!

I like pancakes as much as the next person. I don’t think I could eat them everyday, but sometimes I get a hankering and pancakes just hit the spot. It’s hard to get around the fact that they are not terribly good for you. I usually get the “just add water” kind, which omits the oil and eggs. But it’s a lot of carbs. Especially when you drown them in ooey gooey maple syrup.

::yum::

I decided that if I was going to enjoy pancakes, I might as well beef them up with good-for-you stuff. So, for the past year or so, we’ve been fortifying our pancakes with all sorts of nutritious things. It makes me feel better that we are adding nutrients to our diets. These pancakes also keep you fuller for longer. And…it takes away the guilt.

There are lots of ways to pump up your pancakes – and if you have additional ideas – feel free to leave a comment. I’d love to try some new things! Here is my simple recipe:

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Pumped Up Pancakes

“Just Add Water” Pancake and Waffle Mix (I usually prepare using the 12-18 pancake option)

3-4 TBS Wheat Germ

3-4 TBS Golden Flaxseed OR Flaxseed Meal

1/2 cup of chopped Almonds

2 tsp Brown Sugar

1 tsp Cinnamon

Combine pancake mix as directed on the box, preparing atleast enough for 12-18 pancakes. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook pancakes on hot griddle.

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If you are looking for different things to serve with your pancakes instead of syrup (many of which are high in sugar, corn syrup and even food dye), here are some other options:

REAL maple syrup

Agave Nectar

Fruit Preserves

Cut up apples or peaches tossed with a scant amount of raw sugar

With the brown sugar and cinnamon added to these bad boys, I often find I don’t need ANY topping. Experiment with your pancake additions as well. Oats, Sunflower seeds, Pumpkins seeds (aka pepitas), pecans, walnuts, diced fruit, raisins – all would make very unique and good for you breakfasts!

Have a great (and PUMPED UP!) week!

You can read more about Steph’s life and recipes at her blog, Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Mom.