Fluffy Pancakes with Wheat Germ and Applesauce

Whole wheat flour and wheat germ add depth to the flavor of these pancakes sweetened with applesauce. This is a recipe passed down from my husband's family in Wales. We added some ingredients to make it a little more healthy for our kids. Add fruit if you like and top with real maple syrup... yummy!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 174 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 5 egg whites
• ¼ cup wheat germ
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ cup milk, or as needed
• 1 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, and baking powder. Make a well in the center, and stir in the egg yolks, applesauce and milk until fairly smooth. If the batter seems too thick, stir in more milk. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer to soft peaks. Fold egg whites into the batter, just until blended.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Scoop large spoonfuls of batter onto the hot pan, and fry until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip and cook until browned on the other side. Continue with remaining batter.