Corny Oatmeal Breakfast Patties
3 1/2 C. Water
1/2 C. Yellow Cornmeal — (3 Oz)
1 C. Rolled Oats — (3 Oz)
2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp. Salt
2 1/2 T. Sugar
1 T. Vanilla Extract
1/2 C. Raisins
Lightly spray an 11 x 7″ baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Bring water to a boil in a med saucepan over medium heat. In a small bowl, combine cornmeal, oats, cinnamon, salt, and sugar, mixing well. Add to boiling water, stirring briskly with a fork or wire whisk to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and raisins. Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan. Cover and chill overnight. Cut chilled mixture into 8 even pieces. Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Place patties in skillet and cook until crisp on both sides, turning several times. Serve hot, drizzled with maple syrup or spread with your favorite jam.
Splenda would probably work in this, reducing the calories per cake by 15.
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 121
Fat: 1g
Fiber: .8g