Gingerbread Pancakes
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups�flour
1 cup�wheat flour
2 tablespoons�brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons�baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons�baking soda
1 teaspoon�cinnamon, ground
1 tablespoon�ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon�ginger
1/2 teaspoon�ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon�salt
2 cups�2% buttermilk
1/4 cup�molasses
2 �egg whites

Directions

In a wide-mouth pitcher or large mixing bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.

In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, molasses, and egg whites. Stir into the flour mix just until moistened.

Coat a nonstick griddle or large skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium heat. For each pancake, pour or ladle about 1/4 cup batter onto the hot griddle. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the pancakes are bubbly and slightly dry around the edges. Turn over and cook briefly until golden. Serve immediately.

Chef Suggestions

Top with a fruit sauce, like apple or pear.

Nutrition Facts

As prepared, each serving contains 96 calories, 1g total fat, 1mg cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 20g total carbohydrate and 4g protein.

Ease of preparation: Easy

Preparation time: 10 min

Cook time: 10 min

Servings: makes 16 pancakes