Fiber-Rich Pancakes

We like pancakes and bacon on the weekend, but it's often a fatty and unhealthy breakfast. So, I've been trying to come up with a healthier version. It's still quite light, despite being full of grains and fiber. They're also very filling - two will usually be enough per person.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 18 pancakes

Ingredients

• 3  eggs
• 2 1⁄2 cups white flour
• 1⁄2 cup  wheat bran
• 1⁄2 cup oats
• 1⁄2 cup flax seed meal
• 2 1⁄2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 3  tablespoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Directions

1. Beat eggs with hand beater in large bowl until fluffy. This takes 3-4 minutes.
2. Beat in remaining ingredients just until smooth.
3. Let batter sit for about 5 minutes to let the grains absorb the liquid. If it's still too liquid, add water 1-2 Tbsp at a time until it's right.
4. Fry pancakes on hot griddle - about 4 minutes on each side.
5. Serve with butter, syrup and/or jam.