Apple-Beet Pancakes

A combination of cornmeal pancakes with pureed apple and beet for added nutrition, great color, and better flavor.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 12 small pancakes

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup beet, pureed
• 1⁄2 apple, shredded with skin
• 1  egg
• 1  cup buttermilk
• 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 2  tablespoons cornmeal
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Steam or roast 1 medium beet, I do this in batches and freeze the puree, it greatly decreases time needed to prepare meal.
2. Shred 1/2 apple.
3. Add the two together and puree.
4. Add egg, buttermilk, honey, and oil to puree and mix.
5. Sift dry ingredients and add to wet.
6. Cook as you would any pancakes. I use an iron griddle and some canola oil over medium heat and they turn out well.