Banana Wheat Germ Pancakes

Moist, healthy and high in fiber (helps to regulate blood cholesterol levels).
You can use all white flour, if you don't have whole wheat pastry flour.

Add mini chocolate chips or chopped walnuts to the batter, if desired

Ingredients

  • 1 banana, mashed + enough milk to make 1-1/4 cups total
  • 2 Tbls. canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 t. vanilla extract
  • 1 c. whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 c. unbleached while all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbls. wheat germ
  • 3 Tbls. white sugar
  • 1 Tbls. baking powder
  • 1/2 t. salt

Add-ins

  • mini chocolate chips
  • chopped walnuts

Instructions

Preheat griddle over medium heat (350 degrees on an electric griddle).

Whisk together flours, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

In a second large bowl, mash bananas using the back of a fork and transfer to a 2-cup measuring cup; add enough milk to total 1-1/4 cups of banana/milk; whisk well. Whisk in oil, eggs, and vanilla.

Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in add-ins if desired.

Spray your griddle with nonstick cooking spray or use a little canola oil.

Ladle the pancakes one by one onto the griddle. Cook 2-3 minutes or until bubbles rise across the surface of the pancakes; flip and cook until golden on the bottom.

NOTE: Pancakes will be a bit thick, but very moist.