Whole Wheat Pancakes

Breakfast

To fix a large batch of tender pancakes for my five children, I rely on this quick and wholesome recipe. It calls for whole wheat flour and buttermilk, which make the pancakes filling but also light. Serve them with hot chocolate for a breakfast that's sure to delight little ones.

Average Rating: 4.6

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 20 pancakes.

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon canola oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, wheat germ, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until blended.
2. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown.
Freeze option:
Freeze cooled pancakes between layers of waxed paper in an airtight freezer container. To use, place pancakes on an ungreased baking sheet, cover with foil and reheat in a preheated 375° oven 6-10 minutes. Or place a stack of 3 pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high until heated through, 45-90 seconds.

Nutrition Facts

2 pancakes: 157 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.