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Healthified Whole Grain Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Pancakes

3 reviews

8 ratings

58% less sugar• 86% less sat fat than the original recipe—see the comparison. This nutritious and delicious brown sugar infused treat is soooo good, you'll be craving breakfast for lunch, dinner, dessert and a mid-night snack.

Prep Time:5 min

Start to Finish:30 min

makes:8 Servings

1 1/2	cups Gold Medal® whole wheat flour
1	cup Total® Raisin Bran cereal
2	tablespoons packed brown sugar
1	tablespoon baking powder
1/2	teaspoon salt
1	teaspoon ground cinnamon
2	eggs, lightly beaten
1 3/4	cups buttermilk
2	tablespoons cooking oil
2	cups unsweetened applesauce

1.	In a large bowl, combine flour, cereal, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and half of the cinnamon. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, and oil. Add to flour mixture. Stir just until combined but still slightly lumpy.
2.	Heat a lightly greased griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat until a few drops of water dance across the surface. For each pancake, pour a scant 1/4 cup batter onto the hot griddle.
3.	Cook over medium heat until pancakes are golden brown, turning when pancake surfaces are bubbly and edges are slightly dry (about 1 to 2 minutes per side). Serve immediately, or keep warm in a loosely covered ovenproof dish in a 200°F oven for up to 30 minutes. Serve topped with applesauce and remaining 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
TK Tip: For even more raisin-packed pancakes, add 1/4 cup raisins to the batter.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 210 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 390mg; Total Carbohydrate 35g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 14g); Protein 7g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 35%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

3 Reviews

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Terrific Pancakes

I loved these. They are pancakes, but offer a heartier, more satisfying meal. I do like them better with sugar-free syrup instead of the applesauce though. I will definetly make these again.
Posted at 3:37 PM on February 24 2010 by GalSmiley

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Very good pan cakes

I really enjoyed these I made a big batch and froze the left overs in serving size bags. That way I can just microwave them on my busy days. Highly recommended easy to make.
Posted at 3:37 PM on February 24 2010 by roxanne562001

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yummy pancakes

I tried them this morning. They were great. I cut the recipe in half. It worked fine. I really was leary of apple sauce. It was really good with the panckaes.
Posted at 5:18 PM on January 12 2010 by katz66