makes 2 loaves

• 6 ounces granola, any type, homemade preferred
• 3/4 cup warm water

Mix in a bowl and set aside. Let sit about 45 min – 1 hour to soften

Sponge:

• 1 1/2 TB yeast
• 11/2 cups warm water
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 cups whole wheat flour

Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl. (I use a Bosch) Mix well and cover. Let sponge (sit undisturbed) about 30 minutes, or until bubbly.

Add to sponge:

• 3 TB cold-pressed oil
• 2 TB cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt

Add 3 1/2 – 4 cups whole wheat flour one cup at a time, mixing well after each cup; Mix the until it clings to itself and is no longer sticky.

Knead until smooth and springy. Then add the softened granola, kneading it in.

Let dough rise in a covered bowl until doubled. Punch down to release air and let rise again.
Punch down again and divide dough into 2 pieces. Shape each piece into a loaf. Place loaves in lightly oiled 8 x 4 inch bread pans and put in a warmed place to rise a third time.

Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until browned and cooked through. This makes excellent toast.

In a large bowl, mix together well. Place in a ziploc bag and label. Keep in fridge.

To use:

WW Pancakes (makes ten to twelve 4-inch pancakes)

In a bowl mix well:

• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk (I use soy)
• 2 TB pure maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp vanilla

Add 1 1/2 cup WW pancake mix, and mix until combined. On an heated ungreased griddle, drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls until surface is full of bubbles and looks dry. Flip over and cook on other side.

• 2 cups Kamut Flour, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon natural salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups milk, rice, nut, soy or dairy or plain yogurt

Mix dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix wet ingredients in another bowl. Mix liquid into dry and stir until just moistened (a few lumps are OK) Do not overmix or pancakes will be flat and tough. Let batter sit about 5 minutes to thicken. If too thick, thin with milk.

Bake on a hot, ungreased skillet hot griddle until edges look dry and bubbles appear on the surface. Flip pancake over and cook on other side.

Serving Ideas: Serve with warm fruit syrup or fresh fruit

Per pancake: 90 Calories; 3g Fat (31.2% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 27mg Cholesterol; 178mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1/2 cup organic soy flour
• 1/2 cup corn meal
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Mix wet ingredients well in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Add wet to dry gently. Do not overmix. Bake on pre-heated griddle skillet, turning once. These will be tender pancakes.

Variations:

• Try millet flour instead of rice.
• Try milk or juice instead of water.
• Try using flax seed egg replacer instead of the egg.

Per pancake: 118 Calories; 4g Fat (30.1% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 18mg Cholesterol; 176mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Unfortunately, the pan offered on television is not the best quality and it’s covered in non-stick coating (which I don’t consider safe or healthy).

Fortunately, what this company did, was market an OLD, wonderful traditional Danish delicacy called AEBLESKIVERS. These are light, fluffy pancake balls made in an aebleskiver pan. The best aebleskiver pans are heavy duty cast iron, without any non-stick coating. So, don’t give in to the marketing! Get thyself a GOOD QUALITY, well-made aebleskiver pan and start making these addictive, delectable little morsels!

I did some product review comparisons and I chose the Lodge Pro Logic Ableskiver pan. I am very happy with the pan, how well-made it is, how well it works and VERY importantly, it is MADE IN THE USA!!! (Most other pans are made in China.)

Here are some pictures from today’s aebleskiver session.