5 reasons healthy breakfast ideas are important… It kick starts our metabolism – speeding it up, and therefore burning calories rather than storing them. It boosts our nutrient intake – breakfast eaters have a lower fat intake, a higher fibre intake, and significantly higher intakes of vitamins and minerals, especially calcium, iron and magnesium. It helps prevent binge eating – hunger will be better regulated and therefore less calories are consumed from unhealthy foods. It improves our memory and concentration – people who eat a healthy breakfast concentrate better, are more efficient, and have improved mood, in comparison to those who skip breakfast. Weight maintenance – those who eat breakfast are more likely to maintain a healthy weight. So with that out of the way, let’s look at an idea for breakfast you can try this morning… Banana Bread Pancake Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda dash salt 1/2 cup banana 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg, beaten 1/3 cup milk, plus more if you like thinner pancakes 1 tablespoon butter, melted Directions Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix banana, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, egg, and milk. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture until just blended. Preheat griddle or frying pan over medium heat and spray with nonstick spray, if necessary. Right before cooking pancakes, mix melted butter into the batter. Pour batter by 1/3-cupfulls onto the griddle. Cook until sides are dry and bubbles have formed on top, then flip over. Cook until pancakes have puffed slightly and are golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter, adjusting heat on griddle as necessary. Serve with additional banana slices, if desired, and maple syrup.
Posted on: Sat, 29 Jun 2013 07:58:02 +0000
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