Healthy Pancakes

Whole wheat, extra wheat germ and bran pancakes with applesauce, cinnamon, cloves, and a teensy bit of nutmeg are a healthy way to start the day.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 pancakes

Ingredients

• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  pinch clove
• 1⁄4 pinch nutmeg
• 1  cup  whole milk
• 1  egg
• 2  teaspoons  oil
• 1⁄4 cup applesauce (make it a little shy of a full quarter cup)

Directions

1. The wheat germ I use is 70% germ, 30% bran.
2. Mix all dry ingredients.
3. Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
4. Fold wet into dry. Very important to mix gently.
5. Let sit while your pan gets hot.
6. Cook per usual.