Pancakes, with Buttermilk

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups nonfat buttermilk, (see Tip)
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• Maple syrup, (optional)

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine buttermilk and rolled oats in a small bowl; let rest for 20 to 30 minutes to soften oats. Stir all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk egg, egg whites and 1 teaspoon oil in a separate bowl. Add the oat mixture and the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.

Lightly brush a large nonstick skillet with a little of the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and heat over medium. Using 1/4 cup batter for each pancake, pour batter onto the skillet and cook until the underside is browned and the bubbles on top remain open, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the pancakes over and cook until the underside is browned, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and keep warm in a 200°F oven. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing skillet with a little of the remaining oil as needed. Serve hot, topping with maple syrup if desired.

TIPS & NOTES
Make Ahead Tip: Store the batter (Step 1) in an airtight container in the refrigerator overnight.
Tip: No buttermilk? You can use buttermilk powder prepared according to package directions. Or make “sour milk”: the ratio is 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk.

NUTRITION
Per serving: 271 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 39 mg cholesterol; 46 g carbohydrates; 12 g protein; 4 g fiber; 675 mg sodium; 293 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Folate (23% daily value), Calcium (22% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 3

Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 fat