whole wheat pancakes...

* My bloggin' buddy, Chris, asked me about my recipe for whole wheat pancakes. I am happy to share! Here is the one I use most often. We really like the flavor and sometimes I put in some applesauce with the oil just to make it different. If it's too dry for your taste, add more applesauce. If it's too wet, add less milk and one less egg. I have found that this recipe adapts differently to different climates! Usually, I just make it as is. It's a little work but most definitely worth it!! YUM!! :)

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

Grind the oats in a blender or food processor until fine. In a large bowl, combine ground oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder,cinnamon and salt.In another bowl, combine buttermilk, milk, oil,vanilla, egg, and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix wet ingredients into dry with a few swift strokes. Stir in nuts, if desired.Lightly oil a skillet or griddle, and preheat it to medium heat. Ladle 1/3 cup of the batter onto the hot skillet; cook the pancakes for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until brown.


Enjoy!!

~Julie