Oatmeal Cranberry Pancakes

Whole grain goodness with the sweet, crunchy surprise of dried cranberries and sunflower seeds. Top off with our fresh fruit syrup for even more flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (480 ml) Almond Milk
• 1 large egg [or egg alternative]
• 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) light olive oil, optional
• ¾ cup (75 g) rolled oats, uncooked, split use
• 1 cups (150 g) whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, optional
• ¼ cup (25 g) flax meal
• ¼ cup (25 g) dried cranberries
• 2 Tablespoons sunflower seeds

Directions

1. Place milk, egg, oil and 1/4 cup (25g) rolled oats in the Vitamix Immersion Blending Jar or appropriately sized container.
2. Submerge the immersion blender below the surface of the liquid or as close to the ingredients as possible. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 3. Move the immersion blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 30 seconds or until desired consistency is achieved.
3. Add the remaining oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flax meal to the container. Submerge the immersion blender below the surface of the liquid or as close to the ingredients as possible.
4. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 3. Move the immersion blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 30 seconds or until desired consistency is achieved. Pour batter into a mixing bowl and gently stir in the cranberries and sunflower seeds. Allow mixture to set for 10 minutes before cooking.

Notes

For an extra kick of flavor, add in a teaspoon or two of our pumpkin pie spice.

Nutrition

1 serving (178g)

• Calories: 290

• Total Fat: 12g

• Total Carbohydrate: 39g

  • Dietary Fiber: 7g
  • Sugars: 5g

• Protein: 9g

• Cholesterol: 35mg

• Sodium: 410mg