Thankful for Breakfast

So we are all aware that the star of Thanksgiving is dinner! Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls, green beans, pumpkin pie...the list goes on! But what about the morning? The parade nibbles and the dog show delights? Ya gotta eat something!  Otherwise you are sitting around smelling great smells all day while your belly howls in agony. Plus ya gotta give your tummy a little stretch so you have room for that big huge dinner.
Now I personally step back from my strict ways on Thanksgiving. It's THANKSGIVING!  No calorie counting, no portion control and no worries about how many pieces of whatever you've had. However, I have discovered a delicious breakfast to be had on Thanksgiving or any day...and it is healthy! It's warm, decadent and feels like a real treat, yet is only 460 calories!
I invite you to try out my Honey Wheat Cranberry Vanilla Pancakes!

1/2 cup dry mix Krusteaz Wheat and Honey Pancake mix mixed 1/3 cup water

add 2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add 1tblsp plain fat free greek yogurt

wisk it all together

add 1/4 cup dried low sugar cranberries (Craisins)

Make pancakes as you normally would

top with 1tblsp REAL butter (yes real!)

1/4 cup sugar free maple syrup

I got three larger pancakes and one mini out of this recipe and that was a HUGE breakfast for me!  It was sweet and filling and warm and fantastic!  The aromatics of the cinnamon, the plump sweetness of the cranberries and the nutty wheat made for a fantastic cold weather day starter!  Fall flavors and quick and easy prep and clean up make this an ideal meal to enjoy on your very special Turkey Day!  May you enjoy your holiday and families and be Thankful for all things including this recipe!