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Whole Wheat Pancakes and Fruit: A Wonderful Marriage In The Morning

10.08.2009 · Posted in Home and Garden Articles

Whole wheat pancakes with fruit is a wonderful way to start your day. Eating healthy is hard when the foods you have to choose from are somewhat less than desirable. I have found that whole wheat pancakes topped with fruit instead of super sweet syrups is actually quite the treat. It’s almost as though the two were meant to go together.nnThe 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.nnAdding anything to sweeten naturally to the whole wheat pancakes rather than using the processed syrups is a good way to lower the sugar content that you take in and still provide a great taste. It will also add a super taste to your healthier whole wheat pancakes that makes them seem even more like a treat.nnFresh fruit and yogurt together make a delicious topping. If you like your pancakes hot like me try cooking up some raspberries or blueberries with just the right amount of flavor. Add a little bit of lemon and a few teaspoons of a natural sweetener or even sugar if you must and mix it together. The hot topping will mix with delight over the top of your whole wheat pancakes being a little less healthy than fresh fruit without the sugar, but so delicious and still quite good for you.nnTo 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.nnOnce the scent of sweetened and heated fruit starts creeping around the house you will have curious visitors looking forward to a delicious treat. There is something about a hot berry topping poured over whole wheat pancakes that creates such a wonder taste combination.nnWhole 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.nnEven 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.

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