APPLE WALNUT PANCAKES

APPLE WALNUT PANCAKES cooking oil spray BATTER 2 large eggs 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup almond flour 1/4 cup milled flax seed 1/4 cup sugar substitute 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt FILLING 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar substitute 1/2 cup fresh diced apple 1/4 cup coarse chopped walnuts SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: griddle or large nonstick pan Mix all the batter ingredients in a bowl with a rubber spatula or kitchen spoon until well blended and then scrape into a large measuring cup. In a separate bowl mix together the filling ingredients. Grease a griddle or nonstick pan with cooking oil spray or butter and heat over medium heat for 2 minutes. Pour 8 medium size cakes onto the hot griddle or pan and let cook on one side for 2 minutes. Before flipping, sprinkle each cake evenly with the filling and let cook for about 2 minutes more until golden brown on the bottom. Then flip the cakes and cook for about 2 minutes more to finish. Serve topped with a pat of butter and garnished with fresh apple slices if desired! Do I dare recommend sugar-free whipped cream? You bet I do! TIPS: Make sure to have the griddle heated up and do not turn the pancakes over too soon; take a peek at the bottom and if it comes up easily and looks golden brown go ahead and flip ‘em!