Cajun Heart-Healthy Pancakes

Courtesy of NVFC Board Member Kenn Fontenot (Director, LA)

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INGREDIENTS:

2 cups uncooked rolled oats
2-3 egg whites
1 packet sugar substitute
½ cup walnuts
Vanilla to taste
1-2 scoops whey protein powder (optional)
Honey

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Mix all ingredients, except honey, and cook on heated, greased (use nonstick spray to reduce fat) pan or griddle.
2.    Turn when batter begins to bubble throughout. Let cook to a golden brown.
3.    Use honey instead of syrup to top off pancakes.