BERRY GRANOLA PANCAKES

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My son and I like to make this breakfast favorite together. You can leave the berries out of the mix and sprinkle them on top, or sub in chocolate chips or nuts instead. -Elizabeth Stewart, Crab Orchard, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 cups fat-free milk
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup granola with fruit and nuts
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blackberries or raspberries

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, applesauce, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in granola and berries., Heat a griddle coated with cooking spray on medium heat. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle. Cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pancakes between layers of waxed paper in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, place pancakes on an ungreased baking sheet, cover with foil and reheat in a preheated 375° oven 6-10 minutes. Or, place a stack of three pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.