How Delicious Can Whole Wheat Pancakes Be?

By Jamis Hartley

For many the idea of eating more whole wheat foods is really catching on. Whole wheat foods have a yummy nutty taste about them and the health benefits are many. If you want to start each day off right, why not try whole wheat pancakes with fruit.

Offering whole wheat pancakes for breakfast, Sunday brunch, or even a breakfast-for-dinner meal is sure to be a crowd pleaser. In addition it offers you a great dose of fiber that will keep you healthier and stick with you longer than the average breakfast.

Adding anything to sweeten naturally to the whole wheat pancakes rather than using the processed syrups is a good way to lower the sugar content that you take in and still provide a great taste. It will also add a super taste to your healthier whole wheat pancakes that makes them seem even more like a treat.

Fresh fruit and yogurt together make a delicious topping. If you like your pancakes hot like me try cooking up some raspberries or blueberries with just the right amount of flavor. Add a little bit of lemon and a few teaspoons of a natural sweetener or even sugar if you must and mix it together. The hot topping will mix with delight over the top of your whole wheat pancakes being a little less healthy than fresh fruit without the sugar, but so delicious and still quite good for you.

Here is a great recommended recipe: Use blue berries or raspberries or whatever berry you like and add five tablespoons of lemon juice and heat to boiling. Stir in one third cup cane sugar or equivalent in sugar substitute if you have it. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until it starts getting a little thicker. Remove from heat and serve.

Once the scent of sweetened and heated fruit starts creeping around the house you will have curious visitors looking forward to a delicious treat. There is something about a hot berry topping poured over whole wheat pancakes that creates such a wonder taste combination.

The health benefits of whole wheat are well documented and becoming increasingly popular. The delicious taste of whole wheat pancakes is still being discovered. Treat your family to a healthy dose of whole wheat topped with just the right things that will keep them coming back for more.

Even if it's only done on the weekends, getting together for a delicious meal is a treat for all. When you serve healthy whole wheat pancakes topped with warm yummy fruit toppings everyone will enjoy, you get an event that will last. The benefits of the whole wheat pancakes will give you the health and energy to enjoy the day, the benefits of eating a delicious meal together will last long after. - 30414

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