Weight Watchers Silver Dollar Pancakes

For a nutrient boost, substitute 1 T ground flaxseed for 1 T of the all-purpose flour. These pancakes are also good to freeze for a snack or another breakfast. 5 PointsPlus value

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup white whole wheat flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1  tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1  large  egg yolk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2  large  egg whites
• 3  tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. Whisk both flours, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
2. Whisk milk, butter and egg yolk and vanilla in a small bowl.
3. Pour milk mixture over flour mixture; stir just until combined.
4. With electric mixer on high speed, beat egg whites in medium bowl until foamy.
5. Gradually add sugar, 1 T at a time, and beat until stiff peaks form.
6. With rubber spatula, gently fold half of beaten egg whites into flour mixture; then fold in remaining whites just until no white streaks remain.
7. Heat nonstick griddle or 12-inch skillet over medium heat until drop of water sizzles; lightly spray with nonstick spray.
8. Spoon batter by heaping tablespoonfuls onto hot griddle about 2 inches apart, making a few pancakes at a time.
9. Cook until tops are bubbly, some bubbles burst and edges look dry, 2-3 minutes.
10. Turn and cook until underside is golden, 2 minutes.
11. Transfer to platter; keep warm.
12. Repeat with remaining batter, spraying griddle with nonstick spray if necessary.
13. Serving size: about 5 mini pancakes.
14. Tasty Toppers: BananaRama. Combine 2/3 cups diced banana and 1 T honey to top pancakes. 1 T is 1 PointsPlus value.
15. Another topping: Berry Chip: 3 T strawberry syrup plus 4 t mini-chocolate chips. 2 teaspoons are 1 PointsPlus Value.
16. Nutty Maple Topping: 1/4 cup maple syrup plus 2 T finely chopped toasted almonds. 1 T is 1 PointsPlus Value.
17. To freeze: Cool pancakes completely.
18. Divide them into stacks of five.
19. Wrap each stack in plastic wrap; put in freezer bag.
20. Seal and freeze up to 1 month.
21. Heat toaster oven to 350 degrees F.
22. Place pancakes in single layer on baking pan; bake until heated through, 4-6 minutes.