Southern Johnny Cakes

Makes: 10

Cooking Time: 10 min

What You'll Need:

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup self-rising cornmeal

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup hot reduced fat milk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

What To Do:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir in the eggs, milk, vanilla, and butter. Don't overmix!

2. Heat a griddle over medium-high heat about 2 minutes. Coat with cooking spray.

3. Drop 1/4 cup batter per pancake on hot griddle. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.

Note: Serve with sugar-free maple syrup.