Strawberry Almond Pancakes for One

whole wheat pastry flour

unrefined granulated sugar (such as evaporated cane juice)

baking powder

baking soda

tiny pinch of salt

egg white, preferably organic

well-shaken low fat buttermilk, preferably organic

almond extract

chopped hulled fresh strawberries, preferably organic, divided use

toasted sliced almonds

vegetable oil or butter

pure maple syrup, preferably Grade B