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Wheat Germ Pancakes

Healthy, moist and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 c. whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbls. white sugar
  • 1 Tbls. baking powder
  • 1-1/2 t. salt
  • 1 Tbls. wheat germ
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 c. low-fat milk
  • 1 t. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c. applesauce
  • 4 Tbls. butter, melted and cooled slightly

Instructions

Combine flours, sugar, baking powder, salt and wheat germ in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.

In a separate bowl, whisk egg, milk, vanilla extract, applesauce, and melted butter.

Fold wet mixture into the flour mixture, stirring just until moist, do not over mix.

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush with a little canola oil.

When oil is hot, pour ΒΌ cup of batter onto a hot skillet or griddle.

Flip the pancakes when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown.

Remove from the skillet and serve with your favorite syrup.

NOTE: Makes approximately 15 (4-inch) pancakes