Blueberry-Bran Pancakes
Points: 4
Servings: 4
Preparation Time:15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 12 Minutes
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Ingredients:
1 cup ready-to-eat bran flakes
2 large egg white(s)
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tsp canola oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup blueberries
2 tsp powdered sugar
Instructions:
1. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat.
2. Crush cereal in a food processor or blender, or place in a zip-close plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin; set aside.
3. Stir egg whites, buttermilk, oil and cereal together in a medium bowl; allow to stand 5 minutes. Beat in flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda with a wire whisk until well blended.
4. To make pancakes, place 3 tablespoons of batter onto skillet, repeat to make 4 pancakes at a time. Gently press 5 to 6 blueberries into each pancake. Cook until puffed, about 2 minutes; flip and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Repeat to make 12 pancakes. Serve pancakes in a short stack dusted with powdered sugar. Yields 3 pancakes per serving.
