Perfect Pancakes

   I gave you a recipe once before. Don't you think it's time for another one? This one, I guarantee you, is the healthiest pancake recipe you're ever going to see. It uses whole wheat flour and lots of other goodies, like wheat germ, oats and corn meal. You can toss a handful of blueberries right into the mix, before you cook them - either fresh berries or frozen ones. It makes pancakes that are incredibly filling, stay with you all the way through to lunch, and do all sorts of good things for you! Did you know, for instance, that each gram-per-day of fiber that you consume cam help lower LDL by 1%? The oats and other whole grains, give you that fiber.
Here we go!

* 2 cups whole wheat flour      *3 tbsp. each wheat germ, corn meal, and oats (NOT instant oats)      *4 tsp. baking powder      *1/2 tsp salt

Place all the above in a large bowl and mix them together with a fork.

*2 cups skim milk      *2 eggs      *2 tbsp. oil (try canola or olive oil)

Mix all the wet ingredients together in a smaller bowl, and then plop 'em into the dry mix! Stir until it's all well mixed, but NOT smooth. There should be a slightly lumpy texture to the mix.

Heat a griddle on medium heat, or 350 degrees F, if you're using an electric griddle. LIGHTLY oil the surface. Remember, you are not wanting to fry these little gems, so do go easy on the oil. When the pan is warmed, drop the batter on from a ladle, or large spoon. When the pancakes are beginning to show bubbles on the top surface, lift the edge to peek beneath, If they are nicely browning underneath, and holding together well as you lift, then it's time to turn them over. When both sides are evenly browned, they're ready for your plate.
Serve them warm with maple syrup, for that real Canadian touch. For a different taste, try topping them with applasauce only, or syrup and applesauce together. Use other fruits, as well, if you're adventurous. We have used peach and pear pieces, too. Bon appetit!