Healthy Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups white whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 1/4 cups milk (whole milk is best in this recipe)
• 2 tablespoons honey (or pure maple syrup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt the butter and set it aside to cool slightly.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, milk, honey and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Whisk in the melted butter.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk until just incorporated. It's ok if a few lumps remain; try not to over-mix. The batter will be thick, but avoid adding more milk or your pancakes may turn out flat rather than light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Scoop batter by scant ¼ cup onto the heated griddle. Cook on the first side until bubbles begin to form and the bottom side of the pancakes are lightly brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until the second side is browned, about 2 minutes more. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200 degree oven while you cook the rest of the pancakes.