Healthy Pancakes and Syrup

Chef #925484's Note:

Hearty, sweet, traditional breakfast that will love your body back! Glycemic, vegan, and calorie friendly pancakes and syrup! Wheat-free, sugar-free, organic, chemical-free; PCOS and diabetic friendly.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 6.0 pancakes

Pancakes

• 1 cup wild rice pancake mix (Arrowhead Mills brand)
• 1 cup organic unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons organic dark agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Syrup

• 1 ½ cups frozen unsweetened strawberries (or other berries)
• 3 tablespoons agave nectar
• ½ cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon earth balance vegan margarine (or other non-hydrogenated margarine)

Directions:

1. Pancakes: Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Heat pan on medium-high and spray with organic, low-calorie non-stick spray. Use 2 heaping tablespoons of batter to make each pancake. While first side of pancakes are cooking, add desired items (optional, such as vegan chocolate chips, fruit, nuts, etc; [will change calorie count]). Flip pancakes when firm to cook other side. Servings: 2; Serving size: 3 pancakes; Per serving: calories 339; fat 1.7g.
2. Syrup: In a small sauce pan heat strawberries (or other berries), applesauce, and margarine on medium-low heat and cover. Berries will thaw and become soft. Mush berries with a spoon to make a chunky mixture. Add agave nectar and lower heat to simmer. Pour over pancakes hot off the stove or cold. Servings: 2; Serving size: approximately 1/4 cup; Per serving: calories 180; fat 3g.