Maple, Walnut & Flax Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour)
• 1/4 cup flax seed meal
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups reduced-fat buttermilk (can substitute 1/2 yogurt and 1/2 milk)
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or more)

Directions

1. 1

   Whisk flour, flax seed meal, walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Whisk buttermilk, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and egg in another medium bowl. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and whisk just until incorporated.

2. 2

   Brush large nonstick skillet lightly with vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, add batter to skillet by scant 1/4 cupfuls. Cook until bubbles appear on surface of pancakes and undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn pancakes over and cook until golden on bottom, about 2 minutes. Brush skillet lightly with vegetable oil as needed before adding each batch.

3. 3

   Transfer pancakes to plates. Serve with additional maple syrup or jam.