Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipe - Fruit and Nut Whole Grain Pancakes

Walnuts and blueberries add crunch and sweetness to this old-fashioned Mediterranean recipe.

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups old-fashioned oatmeal

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. sale

1 ½ cups buttermilk

1 cup milk

¼ cup vegetable oil

1 egg

1/3 cup sugar

3 Tbsp. chopped walnuts

½ cup fresh blueberries

Grind oats in blender or food processor until fine. Combine oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda and power and salt in a large bowl.

In another bowl, mix buttermilk, milk, oil, egg and sugar with mixer just until smooth.

Mix wet and dry ingredients lightly. Stir in nuts and blueberries.

Preheat an oiled skillet or griddle to medium heat.

Spoon 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot skillet.

Cook pancakes 2 – 3 minutes on each side until brown.

Top with drizzle of honey. Makes about 12 pancakes.