The best way to start the day is with a healthy breakfast. A good breakfast will increase metabolism, giving you the energy to do your daily brain fitness activities.
The whole wheat used in these pancakes adds much needed fibre and Vitamin E and the berries provide a dose of antioxidants.
WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES WITH FRUIT PUREE
1/3 cup Plain flour
1/3 cup Whole wheat flour
1 tbs Sugar
1 tsp Baking powder
1/2 cup Milk
2 tbs Canola oil
1 Egg
1 cup Strawberries or Blueberries
2 tbs Maple syrup
PREPARATION
1. In a medium bowl, combine flours, 1 teaspoon sugar and baking powder.
2. In separate bowl combine milk, oil and egg. Mix well.
3. Pour the liquid ingredients into bowl with dry mixture and mix until just combined.
4. Place berries and maple syrup into blender and puree until smooth. Set aside.
5. Add a drop of oil to a large fry pan and heat over medium-high heat. Use 1/4 cup mixture for each pancake.
6. Cook 3-4 until bubbles appear on surface. Turn over pancakes and cook and addition 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
7. Pour some berry puree over the pancakes and serve immediately.
Try experimenting with different types berries and fruits for the puree, or even add them directly to the pancake mixture. For an added brain kick, brew a pot of green tea to serve with breakfast!
