Denver post oatmeal pancakes

She extols the virtues of the Crock-Pot, so they can put a meal on before they leave for practice or a game and have a meal waiting when they return.

Sports nutrition first garnered attention in this country when Lake Placid hosted the Winter Olympics, says Nancy Clark, an author and noted nutritionist. A great deal of planning and effort went into creating menus for an international array of athletes.

Not only were they from different countries and cultures, they were from a variety of sports. The field has now grown so much that the American Dietetic Association has created a specialty in sports nutrition. The idea of meal planning tailored to sport-specific needs appeals to her. So heads up, runners, cyclists, marathoners, linebackers, point guards and power walkers.

Somewhere waiting for your body electric is a meal plan with a purpose beyond filling you up. Staff writer Ellen Sweets can be reached at or esweets denverpost. Clark is in private practice in Massachusetts. As a gift, serve them for a surprise breakfast in bed or as the highlight of a special brunch. Yields six 6-inch pancakes, or 3 servings. In a medium bowl, combine oats, yogurt, and milk. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes to let the oatmeal soften.

When the oatmeal is through soaking, beat in egg and oil; mix well. Add sugar and salt, then baking powder and flour. Stir until just moistened. For best results, let batter stand for 5 minutes before cooking. Heat a lightly oiled or nonstick griddle over medium-high heat degrees for electric frying pan. For each pancake, pour about N cup batter onto the griddle. Turn when the tops are covered with bubbles and the edges look dry. For best results, use bananas covered with lots of brown speckles.

Makes 12 slices. Mash bananas with a fork. Add egg, oil, milk, sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Beat well. Pour into a 4-inch-byinch loaf pan that has been lightly oiled, treated with cooking spray, or lined with wax paper. Serves 1. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette, lime peel, lime juice, basil leaves and dry mustard. Pour dressing over salad and toss until coated. Arrange the salad on a plate, season and top with avocado. Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a cancer-fighting chemical.

Garlic helps boost immunity, and lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. Next time I'll add some semi-sweet mini chocolate chips! Chef Helen. I do recommend mixing the oatmeal and buttermilk first and letting it sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. H Browne. I decided to go healthy and use whole wheat flour and splenda and I still got two thumbs up from my sometimes-finicky five year old.

The only thing I would change about this recipe is the amount of salt. As other reviewers have mentioned, they are a bit too salty, at least for my taste. I prefer my pancakes sweet, not savoury. Very yummy and simple. Has a nice different taste. Added some pecans for a nutty flavor. Still very good! Says it serves 4 but we only had 3 pancakes each. Need to double the recipe to get a good number of pancakes. We liked them and I will make them again. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Amount is based on available nutrient data. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. All Reviews. Back to Recipe Review this recipe. Add Photo. What did you think about this recipe? Did you make any changes or notes? Thanks for adding your feedback.

Close this dialog window Successfully saved. All rights reserved. Close this dialog window View image. Laquisha sat with her aunt, Melissa Magallon, 31, and sliced strawberries to garnish the pancakes. When she found out that she was a high risk for diabetes, two years ago, Laquisha said she wanted to cry. Changing my diet was challenging, but I learned to live with it. The next class begins Oct. Montview Blvd.