Flaxjacks

Directions

1. 1
   Place the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl and stir them together.
2. 2
   Place the flaxseeds in a dry blender and grind them into a powder.
3. 3
   Add the water and blend until a gummy mixture is achieved, about 30 seconds.
4. 4
   Add the milk, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract and process until frothy and well blended, about 1 to 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Pour into the flour mixture and mix well until everything is just moistened.
6. 6
   Coat a skillet or griddle with a little canola oil, and heat it over medium-high.
7. 7
   Spoon the batter into the hot skillet using about 2 tablespoons for each pancake.
8. 8
   Cook until bubbles pop through the top of the pancakes and the bottoms are golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
9. 9
   Turn the pancakes over and cook until they are golden and cooked through, about 1 minute longer.