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HEARTY WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES: Beat egg with whisk until fluffy.
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Add sugar and whisk until combined.
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Add milk, vanilla, and oil and whisk until combined.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Add flour mixture to egg mixture.
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Stir until combined but do not over mix.
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For thinner pancakes, stir in additional 1/4 cup milk.
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Allow to rest 4 minutes to rise.
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Meanwhile, make Spiced Maple Applesauce Topping.
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SPICED APPLESAUCE MAPLE SYRUP TOPPING: In a small saucepan, combine applesauce, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter.
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Cook over medium-low heat until bubbling.
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Reduce to low heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, while cooking pancakes and eggs.
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Transfer to small gravy bowl.
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Serve hot.
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TO COOK PANCAKES: Grease skillet with oil using basting brush keeping extra oil handy as needed over medium heat.
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When skillet is warm lower heat to medium low heat.
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Pour 1/2 cup of batter into greased skillet in a circular shape and evenly spread the batter with the back of a spoon for even cooking.
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Flip when lightly golden and bubbles just begin to break.
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Turn and cook other side until golden brown.
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Repeat with remaining batter making 4 pancakes total.
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Serve with Spiced Applesauce Maple Syrup Topping.
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Note: if you prefer smaller pancakes use 1/4 cup batter and make 8 pancakes total.
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VARIATION: A 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans can be added either to the Hearty Whole Wheat Pancake batter or to the Spiced Applesauce Maple Syrup Topping as desired for extra crunch.
