Gingerbread Pancakes (Healthy, Whole Wheat, And Low-Fat) Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Pancakes (Healthy, Whole Wheat, And Low-Fat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup oat bran; 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour or 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute; 7 tablespoons skim milk; 3 tablespoons molasses; 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce; 4 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 -3 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional); 3 -4 3 -4 tablespoons chopped apples or 2 -3 tablespoons cranberries; SPICES; 1 1/4 teaspoons ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon orange rind

Servings: persons

1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup white whole wheat flour or 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute
7 tablespoons skim milk
3 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
4 teaspoons brown sugar
2 -3 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
3 -4 3 -4 tablespoons chopped apples or 2 -3 tablespoons cranberries
SPICES
1 1/4 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon orange rind

1
Mix together dry ingredients. (You can do this the night before).
2
In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients and brown sugar then add to the dry, mixing until just moist, folding in pecans and cranberries.
3
If using cranberries, prepare as follows: Thaw if frozen. Cut in halves and place in bowl with sprinkle of white sugar. Toss in sugar then fold into pancake batter with pecans. (This cuts the tartness).
4
Let stand for five minutes **Don't skip this step.
5
Heat GREASED griddle to 350 while the pancake batter is standing.
6
Pour pancake batter onto griddle, and lightly spread outwards with a spatchula. Due to the molasses, this batter can thicken quite a bit.
7
Flip when bubbles form on top of pancake and edges are dry. Enjoy with maple syrup, caramel sauce, pear sauce, or applesauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup oat bran, 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour or 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Pancakes (Healthy, Whole Wheat, And Low-Fat) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Pancakes (Healthy, Whole Wheat, And Low-Fat)

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