Super Food Pancakes

I saw this recipe in an issue of Runner's World magazine and decided to give it a try. It is a healthy twist on a breakfast staple. It contains some "super foods", like kale and broccoli and it also has ginger in it. Ginger is good for fighting inflammation in joints, so its good to eat if you run a lot or have joint problems.

Ingredients
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups buttermilk
4  eggs
3 cups kale
2 tablespoons grated ginger
1 ½ cups broccoli
1 cup celery
Arugula
Sunflower seeds

Instructions
1. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and sugar in large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk and eggs until smooth, then add to dry items.
3. Roughly chop kale, broccoli and celery; grate ginger.
4. In separate bowl, toss small portion of vegetables with ½ cup of batter and mix until well coated; season with salt.
5. Pour into cast-iron or nonstick pan and cook on medium heat for about three minutes or until golden brown on each side.
6. Top with arugula and sunflower seeds.

7. Sprinkle with fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Makes 8 pancakes.