South Beach Oatmeal Pancake Food

SOUTH BEACH DIET OATMEAL PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine oats and milk and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
• (You can also process this in a blender for a smoother consistency).
• Stir in egg, flour, wheat germ, baking powder, sugar substitute, oil, and salt.
• Whisk until smooth.
• Let batter stand for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle; spray with cooking spray.
• Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto skillet or griddle; cook until the top starts to bubble and the bottom is browned.
• Turn and cook another 1-2 minutes.

SOUTH BEACH OATMEAL PANCAKE

Steps:

• In a blender or a food processor, blend together all ingredients until smooth.
• Spray a medium sized skillet with cooking spray and set heat to medium.
• Add the pancake batter to skillet and cook until sides are lightly browned.
• Top with a low sugar syrup, trans free butter and/or a few sprinkles of a sugar substitute and serve with fresh fruit; blueberries or strawberries are allowed and would go nicely.

SOUTH BEACH "PANCAKES"

Steps:

• Add all ingredients together and mix well using a hand blender or regular blender.
• Spray an 8" or 10" skillet with nonstick and heat over med-low heat. Pour half of the batter into skillet and cover with lid until the pancake top is set (3-4 min.). Flip gently and cook other side another minute.
• Turn out on a plate and repeat with the other half of batter, making sure to re-spray the pan.
• Serve with sugar-free syrup.
• This is easily changed to make a savory instead of sweet pancake. Just by changing a few spices and serve them with salsa or other toppings to suit your taste can make this an anytime meal.

SOUTH BEACH MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350. Combine the tomato paste, wine, water, garlic, basil, oregano, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, uncovered for 15 minute Set aside.
• Combine the turkey, oatmeal, egg substitute, zucchini, and 1/2 cup of the tomato mixture ina large bowl. Mix well. Shape into a loaf and place into an ungreased 8"x4" loaf pan. Bake for 45 minute Discard any drippings. Pour 1/2 cup of the remaining tomato mixture on top of the loaf. Bake for an additional 15 minute.
• Place on a serving platter. Cool for 10 min before slicing. Serve the remaining tomato sauce on the side.

OATMEAL PANCAKES

Steps:

• In bowl, pour milk over rolled oats; let stand for 5 minutes.
• In another bowl, stir together flours, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Beat eggs and oil together; add to dry ingredients along with milk/oats mixture, stirring just until mixed (if batter is too thick, add a little more milk).
• Heat a large greased skillet over medium to med-high heat.
• Pour in about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and cook for about 2 minutes or until bubbles on top break but do not fill in, and bottoms are golden and set.
• Turn over and cook for about 30-60 seconds longer, or until set.
• Best served with peeled apple slices that you've previously sauteed in butter and brown sugar and kept warm; or with pure maple syrup.