Heart-Friendly Pancakes

Her husband’s diabetes prompted Gasbamel Yparraguirre, a piano teacher, to do a major revamp on her family’s diet. Her approach: veer away from processed foods and always make an effort to prepare healthier meals. In her quest, Mel whipped up with this version of a favorite breakfast. Try them tomorrow morning!


Yield 10 to 12 medium-sized pancakes  Prep Time 15 minutes  Cook Time 15 minutes

1 cup organic wheat bran
1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal
1/2 cup wheat flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar (or less, if desired)
1/4 canola oil

1  In a bowl, combine wheat bran, oatmeal, and wheat flour. Add baking powder.

2  In another bowl, beat eggs while adding milk, water, and sugar.
 
3  Stir in the dry mixture and add canola oil. Mix well.

4  Pour the pancake batter into a lightly greased skillet. Cook until lightly browned. Flip to cook the other side.

5  Top with fruit slices—like apples, strawberries, or bananas—and serve. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar if desired.


Shopping tip Mel gets her supply of wheat bran at Healthy Options (in leading malls like Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong) and wheat flour at Chocolate Lover (45 P. Tuazon Blvd. corner C. Benitez St., Cubao, Quezon City; tel. no.: 411-7474; www.chocolatelover.com.ph).

Photography by Patrick Martires │ Styling by Elaine P. Lim │ Props by Robinsons Department Store

• Chef Yen 9 months ago Report Abuse

     

  Nice Recipe! How does wheat bran cost at healthy option? Are there any another places where I can find them. Thanksssss.