If you’re looking for a new way to kick-start your day, try adding oatmeal to your morning meal. This hearty, satisfying breakfast can not only help lower your cholesterol and boost your energy, but it’ll also stabilize blood sugar levels and keep you feeling fuller, longer.

Oatmeal Pancakes (Phase 2)

Description
These tend to be somewhat dense pancakes. If you would like to change the flavor, all you need to do is add cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, or a teaspoon of your favorite extract flavoring.

Serves 12

Ingredients
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
2 cups fat-free milk
1 egg
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar substitute
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the oats and milk and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Stir in the egg, flour, wheat germ, baking powder, sugar substitute, oil, and salt, mixing until evenly blended and only small lumps remain. Let the batter stand for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Working in batches, pour the batter by 1/4 cups into the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the top starts to bubble and the bottom is browned. Turn and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer, or until golden brown. Remove to a plate and keep warm. Repeat to make a total of 12 pancakes.

Nutritional information
Per pancake:
90 calories
2 g fat (0 g sat)
14 g carbohydrate
1/2 g protein
1 g dietary fiber
250 mg sodium
20 mg cholesterol