Blueberry Pancakes - Simple and Yummy Nutrition

Walking back from teaching my Good Morning Yoga class, I considered what I wanted to have for my breakfast. Thinking that I need a "Healthy Disguised as Indulgence" breakfast, I made some pancakes... 

These are easy, yummy, and very good for you. Using a Pancake mix isn't a sin - it gives you the foundation, on top of which you make your masterpiece! Just choose one that is all natural ingredients.

I use Log Cabin All Natural Pancake Mix. 

Another tip for healthier pancakes is to substitute the vegetable oil in most recipes for apple sauce. The apple sauce adds a nice level of sweetness, and gives the pancake a nice consistency that is more satiating.

Whole Wheat Blueberry Pancakes

Ingredients: (makes four 4inch pancakes)
1/3 cup Log Cabin All Natural Pancake Mix
1 tsp ground flax seed (optional)
1/4 cup all natural unsweetened apple sauce
1/3 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 egg
dash of nutmeg
1/2 cup frozen blueberries (or fresh!)

Instructions:

Mix pancake mix and flax seed in medium mixing bowl.
Add apple sauce, almond milk, almond extract, egg, and nutmeg, and stir until all dry ingredients are mixed in. *Careful not to over mix, lumps here and there are fine. If you mix too much the pancakes will be dense.*
Heat skillet or griddle. If using a Griddler, heat to 350ºF. It is ready when a drop of water pops and simmers when it touches.
Spray with cooking spray or spread a thin pad of butter to grease your griddle.
Pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto griddle - spread each pancake with your spoon so it is evenly 1/4-1/3 inch thick.
Dot each pancake with 8-10 blueberries, pressing them down with your finger or spoon.
Cook on this first side until little bubbles start to appear (about 2-4 minutes depending on the thickness of your pancake).
Flip using a thin spatula, flip each pancake. *Don't be timid, that's when bad flips happen.*
Cook for a remaining 1-2 minutes, checking the bottom of the pancake to make sure that it is golden brown. *The Blueberries may stick a little*
Enjoy your pancakes with some pure maple syrup, a small pad of butter, and...