Posts Tagged ‘breakfast-foods’

Oatcakes (with a gluten-free variant)

Oats are healthy, oats raise your good cholesterol, oats are just the thing if you’re a fan of grains. If you want to feel your oats, but you’re not up for a bowl of oatmeal porridge, have a couple of oatcakes instead. You can take ’em with you, too.

Two versions here: regular and low-wheat/no-wheat/gluten-free. Serve with a little butter and brown sugar on top.

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2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by terrydyke - January 10, 2011 at 8:45 am

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Low Fat (but yummy) Barley Pancakes

These pancakes taste great and have no added fat. I eat them with homemade applesauce and pure maple syrup and never miss the melted butter I used to pour on pancakes. Read more…

2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by arleighluckett - January 7, 2011 at 11:44 pm

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Lower Your LDL Cholesterol – Add Barley to Your Baking

Turn a health need into an opportunity. If you or someone in your family needs to reduce their LDL (bad cholesterol) and you enjoy cooking and/or baking, adding barley to your repetoire can make a real difference. Read more…

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by arleighluckett - at 11:27 pm

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Half ‘n’ Half Pancakes

These moist, fluffy pancakes are always a hit.  Everyone who tries them says they’re the best they’ve ever had.  They’re also pretty healthy with whole-wheat flour and yogurt.

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1/2 C – White all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 C – Whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 t – Baking Powder
  • 1/2 t – Baking Soda
  • 1/2 t – Salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 C – Milk
  • 1/2 C – Plain Yogurt
  • 2 T – Butter
  • 1 – Large Egg
  • 1 t – Honey

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2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by jeffluckett - January 2, 2011 at 9:55 pm

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