A delicious recipe to help you eat and feel healthy — direct to you from Dr. Weil's Optimum Health Plan.

These are high-protein pancakes and quite a treat!

Ingredients:
1 egg
1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese
1 tsp canola oil
3 tbsp whole wheat flour

Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a whisk until creamy.

2. Push the cottage cheese through a wire strainer into the egg in the bowl. Mix well.

3. Add the oil and flour. Mix well.

4. Lightly oil a skillet and place over low heat. When the skillet is hot, spoon the batter into the skillet making four pancakes. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.

5. Serve with applesauce, apple butter or your favorite whole fruit jam.