Whole Wheat Pancakes from Scratch

Wheat germ and whole wheat flour make these pancakes extra good for you. Perhaps you can be a little less guilty for having bacon too!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 264 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cups buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• cooking spray
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup wheat germ

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread wheat germ over a baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then transfer wheat germ to a large bowl.

Step 4

Stir flour, baking soda, and salt into wheat germ. Beat buttermilk, eggs, and oil in another bowl until smooth; pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir until batter is just blended.

Step 5

Heat griddle over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, about 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter.