Buckwheat-Applesauce Griddle Cakes

Ingredients:

• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg white
• 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 1 /2 tbsp. canola oil
• 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 cup buckwheat flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Makes 6 Servings (3 griddle cakes per serving)

1. Beat the egg, egg white, yogurt, applesauce, oil and maple syrup in a small bowl. Whisk together the whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the yogurt mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
2. Spray a large griddle or skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cupfuls of the batter onto the griddle. Cook  until bubbles appear and the edges of the griddle cakes look dry, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes longer. Repeat with the remaining batter to make a total of 12 griddle cakes.

WW POINTS VALUE: 5 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW in 20 Minutes Cookbook. You can enjoy these quick and easy treats for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The only sugar you'll find in these pancakes can be found in the unsweetened applesauce. If you don't have access to applesauce, a whole apple, cored, peeled and shredded mixed in with the wet ingredients will work just as well. You can even make these griddle cakes into waffles and they will be just as delicious. I highly recommend adding a teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a half a teaspoon of ground nutmeg for more flavorful griddle cakes/waffles.