Brunch is my favourite meal of the day. When my kids were younger every day started at 6:30 am ( weekends included). Now that my 4 sons are teenagers and adults, sleeping late on a weekend (when there are no sports games to rush out to) is a luxury that I really look forward to and enjoy. I wake up early to a quiet house, have my coffee and read in my hot tub, take my dog for a long hike and then make brunch for my family=perfect Sunday.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wheat flour
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1/3 cup ground flax
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 12 egg whites or
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • Fresh berries for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the wheat flour, oats, ground flax, wheat germ, and baking powder.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites (or whole eggs) and milk.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (don’t overmix).
  4. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  5. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease if needed.
  6. Pour batter onto the pan (about 1/4 cup per pancake). Cook until bubbles form and the edges look set, then flip and cook until golden and cooked through.
  7. Top with fresh berries and serve warm.

Notes / Tips (optional)

If the batter is too thick, add a splash more milk. If it’s too thin, add a bit more oats or flour. For extra protein, you can replace part of the milk with Greek yogurt (thin with a little water if needed).