Low-Cholesterol Whole Wheat Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons flax seeds
• 1.25 cups skim milk , or more as needed
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.25 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 cups raisins
• 0.25 cups sunflower seeds
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1

   Grind flax seeds in a blender to yield about 4 tablespoons ground flax seeds. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and stir in milk. Add brown sugar and vanilla extract; set aside.

2. 2

   Sift whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Pour into the milk mixture and mix until just combined. Stir raisins and sunflower seeds into the batter. Adjust batter with a little milk if necessary; it should be slightly thick.

3. 3

   Preheat a griddle to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease with cooking spray. Drop 1/4 cup batter onto the hot griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 1 1/2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 1 1/2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter.