Cinnamon-Wheat Pancakes with Hot Boysenberry Compote

To make the compote, combine the boysenberries and apple juice in a small saucepan; simmer for 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add to the berry mixture, gently stirring until it boils. Remove the compote from the heat and let it cool slightly until it thickens.

To make the pancakes, in a small bowl dissolve the baking soda in buttermilk; set aside. In a larger bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, and sugar. Add the buttermilk mixture, egg whites, and vanilla. Blend together. Spray the griddle with vegetable-oil cooking spray. Ladle the pancake mixture onto the griddle and cook until the pancakes are light brown on both sides. Serve with boysenberry compote.