Healthy Multi-Grain Panacakes

Yummo!!  Who doesn't love pancakes for breakfast.  You can use multi-grain flour or whole wheat flour.  I also suggest whole wheat oats if you can find them.    If you must have butter, then make sure you  use raw butter only but butter is not vegan.

To top the pancakes, I suggest raw honey or fruit.  You can look for jams with no sugar, but it is always best to make your own. But for convenience the no sugar added jams or jelly would work.

As the picture shows, a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice is wonderful to go along the side.

 Multi-Grain Pancakes
Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup egg substitute
• 2 cups multigrain flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup oats
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Whisk the apple juice, applesauce, and egg substitute together in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, stir the dry ingredients together.
3. Fold in the wet ingredients. Add a splash more juice if it's too dry.
4. Heat a skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and pour in batter 1 heaping tablespoon at a time.

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Perfect Chili Roasted Walnuts and Cashews

Here is the perfect party appetizer and can be served any time, not just at the holidays.  You can add more chili pepper for your liking.  

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted cashews
• 1/2 cup unsalted walnuts
• 1 tablespoon of virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325º. Spread the cashews in a single layer on a foil-lined baking tray.
2. Roast the cashews for 10 to 12 minutes or until they are a light golden color; transfer to a bowl.
3. Add the oil and, using a spoon to mix, ensure all the nuts are coated, then add the salt, chili powder and pepper. Let cool before serving.
Serves: 4