Whole Wheat Pancakes Taste Better With Fruit

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.

The versatility of a pancake is what makes whole wheat pancakes such a great menu item throughout the week. They can be served up in minutes or take a little more care and provide toppings to please any meal participant. When it comes to whole wheat pancakes the topping of choice is fruit. The two just go so well together.

The health benefits of whole wheat pancakes can largely be lost under a thick coating of sugary syrups or dessert toppings. To really bring out great flavor and not suffer the consequences of a high sugar meal, try fruit or yogurt. The sweet taste of fresh or warmed fruit mixed with the hardy nutty taste of whole wheat pancakes is a match made in heaven.

Try something like blueberries or raspberries heated with a few teaspoons of lemon and a couple teaspoons of natural cane sugar. The warm topping comes with a lot less sugar than the high fructose corn syrup alternative and is so inviting on a cool morning. It will soak into your whole wheat pancake creating a great taste and texture.

To make the fruit topping, use three cups of blueberries, (substitute blackberries or raspberries if you like them better) add about five tablespoons of lemon juice and heat to boiling. Stir in 1/3 cup of cane sugar or natural sweetener. Simmer for about 10 minutes. The mixture will begin to get thicker at which point its time to remove from heat.

The warmed fruit over the fluffy whole wheat pancakes is a wonderful way to start any day, but on a snowy morning it absolutely shines. The kitchen is scented with the smells of cooking and you're going to get a lot of visitors in and out asking "Is it ready yet?" When breakfast is whole wheat pancakes and warm fruit, who's going to skip a meal?

Whole wheat pancakes are a healthy, more natural way to start your morning. The advantages of whole wheat to your health are well known. Offer them to your own family and make breakfast an event that everyone looks forward to.

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. - 30289

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