1/2 c quick-cooking oats
4 egg whites
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbs sugar OR sugar substitute
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Generously coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and warm over med heat.
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed.
Pour the mixture onto the skillet to make either 1 jumbo pancake or 5 small pancakes. Cook until you see small bubbles forming, 2-3 minutes for the jumbo pancake or 1-2 minutes for the small pancakes. Then flip the pancake(s) over and cook until golden brown, 1-2 minutes.
makes 1 serving (270 calories)
COMPARE THESE TO DINER PANCAKES WHICH HAVE 750 CALORIES PER SERVING
TASTY TWIST – AMP UP THE NUTRITION AND FLAVOR BY MIXING FRUIT RIGHT INTO THE BATTER. HALF A CUP OF CHOPPED FRUIT IS ONLY 40 EXTRA CALORIES AND PROVIDES AN EXTRA 2 GRAMS OF FIBER. ALSO, TRY THIS SIMPLE TRICK: NUKE FROZEN FRUIT IN THE MICROWAVE, THEN POIUR THE FRUIT AND ALL THE NATURAL JUICES OVER THE FINISHED PANCAKE. TASTES AMAZING…AND NO ADDED SUGAR! TWO MORE 40-CALORIE ADD ONS: 1/3 CUP NON-FAT OR L0W-FAT YOGURT OR 1 TSP DRIZZLE OF MAPLE SYRUP.