Faux Pancakes

Keeping with the “healthy” theme, I came across this recipe from Bethenny and decided to try it. It was so good, I made it again the next day.

Serves 1

• ¼ liquid egg whites or two egg whites
• 1 whole egg
• ¼ teaspoon strawberry extract or vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon raw sugar or sweetener
• Fresh fruit or small bit of maple syrup or both

Preparation

1. Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Spray with non stick cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, mix egg whites, egg, extract, and sugar. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and stir lightly.
3. When the egg is firm on one side, carefully flip it over. When it is fully cooked and fluffy, carefully move it to a plate.
4. Top with fresh fruit or a bit of real maple syrup, or both.

I don’t have a small pan/pancake mold to make the pancake thick and small as in the photo, I used my regular size pan which made the pancake super thin and more like a crepe. That’s still good.

Another version that I tried, well, its not really a version as it’s completely different, so let’s say… another healthy pancake recipe is

2 egg whites

1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal

1/2 banana

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)

2 tsp. chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts (optional)

Put all ingredients in a blender.  Blend on high for 15-20 seconds.

Spray a griddle or skillet with non-stick spray, such as Pam

Use the batter as you would pancake batter to make pancakes the size you want.

Top with light maple syrup.

YUM!!