Oat and Wheat Germ Pancakes

These hearty and healthy pancakes come out light and toasty. The batter can be made the night before for real convenience.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup white flour
• 1⁄2 cup  oat bran
• 1⁄2 cup wheat germ
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar, packed
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
•  nonstick cooking spray

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix flour, oat bran, wheat germ, baking powder and sugar.
2. In a measuring cup, mix milk, egg, oil and vanilla.
3. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture.
4. Mix well.
5. (At this point, batter can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 12 hours. Thin batter by adding milk to desired consistency.) To cook, spray skillet with nonstick spray and heat to medium.
6. Add 1-2 tablespoons batter per pancake.
7. Cook over medium heat until brown, about 1 minute.
8. Turn and cook until brown, about 1 minute longer.
9. Serve with syrup, jelly, apple butter, etc.