Whole-Grain Pancakes Recipe

Name: Whole-Grain Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup all-purpose flour; ¾ cup whole wheat flour; ½ cup toasted wheat germ; 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups low-fat buttermilk or 1 ½ cups fat-free buttermilk; ½ cup orange juice; 2 large egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; canola oil cooking spray; pureed fruit (optional) or jam, preferably sweetened with juice, as an accompaniment (optional)

Servings: persons

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup toasted wheat germ
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups low-fat buttermilk or 1 ½ cups fat-free buttermilk
½ cup orange juice
2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
canola oil cooking spray
pureed fruit (optional) or jam, preferably sweetened with juice, as an accompaniment (optional)

1
In a large bowl, lightly mix together dry ingredients until well combined.
2
In a blender, place buttermilk, orange juice, egg whites and vanilla.
3
Blend on low speed until well combined.
4
Gradually add dry mixture to blender in 2 to 3 batches, blending on low speed until just mixed.
5
Spray griddle or pan with oil spray and heat over medium heat until hot.
6
Slowly pour batter from blender, a little at a time, to make individual pancakes.
7
Turn pancakes when tops are covered with tiny bubbles and undersides look cooked.
8
Cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until golden.
9
As each pancake is cooked, transfer to warm platter until all are cooked.
10
Serve with pureed fruit or jam if desired.
11
Makes 4 servings, 3 pancakes per serving.
12
To freeze pancakes, first cool completely on wire rack.
13
Stack between wax paper, then place in heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag and place in freezer.
14
Reheat in microwave on high 45 seconds, or in toaster or toaster oven at medium-high heat until hot.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup whole wheat flour, ½ cup toasted wheat germ, 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest, and more.

Yes, Whole-Grain Pancakes falls under the Breakfast 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.

Whole-Grain Pancakes

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