Brown Rice Griddle Cakes

Low-fat, brown rice-fortifed applesauce griddle cakes.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups buttermilk baking mix
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup skim milk
4 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
Vegetable cooking spray
Reduced-calorie syrup (optional)
Reduced-calorie margarine (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine baking mix, cinnamon, milk and egg whites in large bowl; stir until smooth. Stir in rice and applesauce.
2. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle coated with cooking spray. Cook over medium heat until bubbles form on top and underside is lightly browned. Turn to brown other side.
3. Serve with syrup and margarine.

Makes 12 (4-inch) pancakes.

Recipe provided courtesy of the USA Rice Federation.