RECIPE: Whole Wheat Berry Pancakes

When you're in the mood for something sweet, you don't have to turn to sugar. You can get creative with delicious flavors like cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla & cloves. Try this recipe for a sweet, but nourishing breakfast.

INGREDIENTS:

Pancakes

• 2 cups - whole wheat flour
• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 cup raspberries 
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 cups almond milk
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cardamom
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp pure bourbon vanilla extract
• 2 tsp baking powder

Optional Toppings:

• additional berries
• mint
• pure maple syrup
• honey

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Mix all ingredients well.
• Lightly oil a frying pan or griddle with hazelnut oil (or other oil of your choice).
• Scoop the batter into pan, using approximately 1/4 cup per pancake.
• Heat pan on medium.
• Cook first side until bubbles form on top, about three minutes; then flip and cook other side until it, too, is brown, about two minutes. 
• Serve immediately and enjoy with your choice of healthy toppings.

Recipe & photo submitted by AAY! member Sally K.R.