by Robbin Holden

Created on: August 28, 2009

Who would ever think that a fiber-rich product could taste really good? Well, Fiber One Complete Pancake Mix by General Mills tastes really good and is good for you. There are two varieties- original and buttermilk. Fiber One Complete Pancake Mix is simple and quick to use. You just measure out the required amount of mix for the amount of pancakes you want to make and add water. I mixed up a single serving batch using Fiber One Complete Pancake Mix- Original and was eating pancakes in minutes. I was pleasantly surprised with how they turned out. The pancakes were light and fluffy and didn't taste like you were eating something good for you. Sometimes when you use a boxed mix, the end product tastes like the box, but my pancakes this morning tasted like homemade pancakes.

I really like the fact that Fiber One Complete Pancake Mix is good for you. It is an excellent source of fiber. We all need fiber and it's not always easy to get the recommended daily amount. There are 5 grams of fiber in a single serving- that's 20% of your daily recommended value of fiber. In addition to being a great source of fiber, Fiber One Complete Pancake Mix is also an excellent source of calcium. A single serving contains 25% of your daily recommended value. There are only 3.5 grams of fat per serving and 0 grams of trans fat. Since a single serving is cup of mix, which makes about 3 pancakes, it's not like you have to eat a huge amount to benefit.

For added flavor and health benefit you can use the suggestions on the box and stir in blueberries, apples, bananas, or even oatmeal to the mix. I think chocolate chips would be yummy for an occasional treat. Let your imagination run wild! You're not just limited to making pancakes, though. There's a recipe for waffles on the box, too. If you'd prefer, you can also substitute milk for the water.

If you have picky eaters and it's hard to get them to eat whole grains or anything with the word fiber in it, Fiber One Complete Pancake Mix is a great option. Each serving contains 10 grams of whole grains. They don't have to know that the pancakes they're eating are good for them. I, myself, am not a big pancake fan, but I definitely could see myself eating them more often after trying Fiber One Complete Pancake Mix. It is a quick fix breakfast, tastes really good, and is good for me. I highly recommend giving it a try. For more information on Fiber One products, I visited their website, www.fiberone.com.

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