Who wants pancakes? I do!

100% Whole Wheat Pancakes that are AMAZING!

Now, I'll preface this with that I think these are AMAZING!  Someone else may not think it's their cup of tea, but I definitely think it's worth trying, because if you like this recipe it is a great way to get whole grains into your diet.  And if you're like me and the usual white fluffy pancakes make your belly upset, then try these out.  I'm able to eat these and they are satisfying.  Now me and my kids don't usually eat them with syrup, but feel free.  My kids love them and will usually eat them as snacks later in the day too, and hey, I'm okay with that because they are homemade and whole grain.

I got this recipe out of a cookbook my mom's congregation back home put together to raise money for the teenage girls to go to camp (Our Golden Plates by the Elizabethtown Ward). I will forever be grateful for the wonderful lady who contributed this recipe to the cookbook.

Okay, now for the recipe.

Cookware needed:  Medium sized mixing bowl, spoon to mix with, ladle or spoon to put batter onto your heated surface, a skillet or griddle, a spatula, and a plate to put the finished pancakes on.

Whole Wheat Pancakes 

Ingredients: 
2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
2 c. milk
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
2 Tbsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
1/13 c. sugar or honey

Process:
Mix flour, milk, oil, eggs, baking powder, salt, and sugar well and cook on hot griddle until bubbly.  Turn and cook until browned.

Notes:

1. This is a thick batter.  If you have your temperature too high, the pancake will burn without bubbling, and it doesn't bubble as readily as regular batter.   Maybe start at a lower temp and work up to the right spot for your stove.  You could also add a little extra milk to think the batter some, but I like the heftier pancake. 
2. These make wonderful blueberry pancakes.  Add fresh or frozen blueberries to your batter and cook as normal.  Also feel free to mix it up some with add ins.  I've used pumpkin instead of oil and added pumpkin seeds, a little cinnamon and nutmeg and cloves for an autumn feel.  
3. For a more balanced meal: You can add eggs or yogurt as a side, or use peanut butter as a topping to get your protein in. Add some fruit to make a full well-balanced meal.  My husband's family uses applesauce as a topping for pancakes as well.  Pretty good.  You can also add some frozen fruit as a topping.  And if you're going for decadent treat for breakfast, fresh fruit and whip cream work on these as well.