Cinnamon Apple Pancakes

These whole grain cinnamon apple pancakes are not only delicious, they’re also a healthy version of a well-loved, classic breakfast.

whole grain pancake mix, 2 cups

milk or buttermilk, 1-3/4 cups

sweetener (raw sugar, honey or fresh apple juice), 1/4 cup

ground cinnamon (or more, to taste), 1 tablespoon

ground whole grain fiber (bran, oat, etc), 1/2 cup

whipping cream, 1/3 cup

apple, finely chopped, 1 cup

flax seeds, ground, 1/4 cup (not necessary, but it adds essential fat)

Mix first five ingredients in a bowl and blend until smooth. Add fiber and whipping cream and lightly blend. Stir in chopped apple and ground flax, and you’re ready. Note: You can substitute blueberries for the apples.

Instead of maple syrup, top with homemade apple sauce: Mix 2-3 apples with one ripe banana and a little cinnamon and puree in a food processor.

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