Time for some heart healthy and low cholesterol comfort food

prevent-a-heart-attack — Low cholesterol recipe

When life’s stresses become overwhelming, take solace in the simple pleasures of life—family, friends and delicious heart healthy food. And do your body a favor-be sure to release the pressures of life in a healthful manner (and not internalize them): with daily stress-busting exercise!

Oatmeal, Walnut and Flaxseed Pancakes

Check out Dr. Janet’s low cholesterol recipe of Oatmeal, Walnut and Flaxseed Pancakes that also help prevent a heart attack.

Serve warm, sprinkled with fresh berries, a touch of powdered sugar and fat-free whipped topping for a real Sunday morning treat (for you and your arteries!).

1 cup 100% whole wheat flour
½ cup old-fashioned oat flakes, ground
¼ cup ground flaxseeds
¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ¼ cups light soy milk
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg white
Powdered sugar, optional
Pancake syrup, optional

Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl to blend.

Separately combine soy milk maple syrup, and egg white in another medium bowl.

Add soymilk mixture to dry ingredients and whisk just until incorporated.

Coat a large fry pan with non-stick cooking spray. Heat pan over medium heat. Spoon in four circular pancakes about ¼ cup each. Cook until batter bubbles then flip with a spatula. Use more cooking spray when necessary. Remove from pan when golden brown in color. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar; add whipped topping to taste, garnish with fresh berries.

Serves 6

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Per serving (2 pancakes):