Apple-Wheat Germ Hotcakes Recipe

Name: Apple-Wheat Germ Hotcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup whole wheat flour; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk; 2/3 cup water; 1/2 cup unsweetened chunky applesauce; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons apple butter; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 large egg; Cooking spray; 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ

Servings: persons

2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened chunky applesauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons apple butter
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
Cooking spray
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ

1
Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
2
. Combine buttermilk and next 7 ingredients in a bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
3
. Heat a nonstick griddle or nonstick skillet lightly coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto pan. Sprinkle each pancake with 1 teaspoon wheat germ. Turn hotcakes when tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked.
4
Note: The temperature of the griddle or skillet needs to be kept at medium to medium-low because the wheat germ burns easily. If the wheat germ burns, wipe the griddle clean with a wet paper towel.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup whole wheat flour, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Apple-Wheat Germ Hotcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple-Wheat Germ Hotcakes

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