Fabulous Apple “Flaxjacks”
Spice up your breakfast with this take on traditional pancakes fortified with flaxseeds.
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Ingredients
- 1 jumbo egg
- 2 Tbs. ground flaxseed, such as Barlean’s Forti-Flax
- 1 small apple, unpeeled, cored, and shredded
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger and/or cinnamon
- 2 tsp. dry sweetener (such as palm sugar or erythritol), or a few drops NuNaturals Vanilla Stevia, optional
- 2 tsp. coconut oil
Preparation
- Whisk egg to lightly beat in small bowl. Add flaxseed, apple, spices, and sweetener, if using, and mix well.
- Melt coconut oil in skillet over medium heat, swirling pan to evenly coat bottom.
- Transfer batter to skillet in three sections, using spoon to shape into three approximately 3-inch flapjacks. Cook, undisturbed, 2–3 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned. Flip flapjacks with large spatula, and cook 1–3 minutes more, until bottoms are lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 299
- Carbohydrate Content 22 g
- Cholesterol Content 208 mg
- Fat Content 21 g
- Fiber Content 6 g
- Protein Content 10 g
- Saturated Fat Content 10 g
- Sodium Content 84 mg
- Sugar Content 14 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g