Whole Wheat Applesauce Pancake Recipe

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The homemade goodness of applesauce and pancakes come together in this delicious dish that your family will love!



Chunky unsweetened applesauce, cinnamon and whole wheat pastry flour combine to create a flavorful breakfast treat. You might consider substituting the applesauce with finely diced apples; which would enhance the flavor even more.



Top these tasty pancakes with a drizzle of maple syrup, sweet apple butter or fresh fruit and....enjoy!









Whole Wheat Applesauce Pancake Recipe



Ingredients:



1 cup whole wheat pastry flour (or substitute all-purpose white)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ

1 cup nonfat buttermilk

1/4 cup unsweetened chunky applesauce

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 large egg, lightly beaten & room temperature

Pam© Cooking spray



Directions:

In a medium bowl: Combine flour, baking soda, salt and wheat germ together; make a well in center of mixture. 
In another bowl: Mix buttermilk, applesauce, oil, egg and cinnamon together. Pour buttermilk mixture into center of dry ingredients. Stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
Coat a nonstick griddle or skillet with cooking spray. Heat pan over medium heat. 
Pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle, spreading to a 5-inch circle. 
Cook pancakes until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked; turn pancakes, and cook other side. 


Recipe adapted from Diabetic Connect