Holiday Breakfast Treat – Corn Meal Pancakes

Healthy Corn Meal Pancake Recipe

This healthy cornmeal pancake recipe is a fun, fast and healthy breakfast treat. The cornmeal pancake recipe serves 6 and is a comfort food treat that makes a great holiday breakfast. The pancakes themselves take a bit longer to cook than normal pancakes.  2 pancakes 4″ – 5″ are a portion for this hearty breakfast and they will fill you up too!

Just look at all the healthy ingredients!!

Holiday Cornmeal Pancakes

We used raisins today. To make a nice holiday treat after putting your pancakes on the grill dot them with dried cranberries or frozen blueberries.

1 egg

1- 1/2 cup skim milk

1/2 cup organic low fat yogurt

2 tablespoons grape seed oil

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon honey

1 -1/2 cups cornmeal, unsifted

1. Combine all ingredients and whisk until just blended smooth.
2. Let batter stand for 10 minutes. Bake on hot greased griddle until nicely browned on both sides.

Cornmeal Pancake For Snack

I love to save the leftovers for a snack. Just pop one cornmeal pancake in the toaster for a few minutes and smear your favorite nut or seed butter on it. I love almond butter or sunflower seed butter on a warm toasted pancake for a healthy snack!

Healthy Turkey Stuffing – Dressing

Turkey Stuffing Can Be Healthy

This healthy stuffing is made with whole wheat bread. As seen on TV this recipe is fun, fast and healthy. Now We’re Cooking TV airs in York, PA

Recipe For Healthy Whole Grain Date Dressing

It does not matter if you call it stuffing, filling or dressing this whole grain date dressing will satisfy all and keep the family healthy!

1 med onion-diced
2 stick celery-diced
2 medium carrots-peeled, and shredded
6 slices WW bread-cubed
4 sliced 8-grain whole wheat bread-cubed
1 egg
4 oz. egg white
1/3 cup parsley-minced
1/3 cup fresh herbs-minced (I used rosemary, thyme and sage)
S & P
¾ cup chopped dates
¾ cup turkey stock

1. In a small sauté pan, sweat the celery and onions covered over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
2. Combine all ingredients and mix until evenly distributed with out over mixing or breaking up the cubes to much. Put into lightly oiled stoneware casserole and cover with parchment paper or oiled brown bake.
3. Bake at 350º for 45 minutes.

How To Cut A Mango

Health Benefits Of Mangos

There are many health benefits of mangoes and unfortunately many people do not take advantage of them because they do not know how to cut a mango.

The fruit is native to India and is usually eaten raw. It tastes a bit like a flowery peach. It is used for chutneys and served as a compliment to many meat dishes. The health benefits of mangoes include rich vitamins, minerals and antioxidants as well as a stomach-soothing enzyme and digestive aid. They are high in fiber and are frequently prescribed for constipation and digestive problems.

This Is How To Cut A Mango

Next time you see mangoes at the grocery store buy a couple. They are nutrient powerhouses and this video will show you how easy it is to cut a mango.