Apple Oatmeal Pancakes | Wholesome and Hearty Breakfast Fare Recipe

Name: Apple Oatmeal Pancakes | Wholesome and Hearty Breakfast Fare
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp. quick oats (not instant); 1 cup whole wheat or spelt flour; 1 Tbsp. ground flax, oat bran or wheat germ; ½ tsp. baking soda; ½ tsp. salt; 1 egg, beaten; 2 Tbsp. Crosby’s Fancy Molasses; 1 Tbsp. sugar (optional); 3 Tbsp. oil; 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk; 1 small to medium apple, scrubbed and grated (skin on); Apple slices for garnish (optional)

Ingredients

½ cup plus 2 Tbsp. quick oats (not instant)
1 cup whole wheat or spelt flour
1 Tbsp. ground flax, oat bran or wheat germ
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp. Crosby’s Fancy Molasses
1 Tbsp. sugar (optional)
3 Tbsp. oil
1 cup buttermilk or sour milk
1 small to medium apple, scrubbed and grated (skin on)
Apple slices for garnish (optional)

PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 30m	TOTAL TIME 45m
YIELD 4 serving(s)

Instructions

In a large bowl combine the rolled oats, flour, flax, baking soda and salt.
In another bowl, beat the egg with the molasses and sugar. Whisk in the oil and milk.
Add wet mixture to dry and stir until combined.
Stir in the grated apple.
Heat griddle over medium and grease with oil. Drop batter into pan by 1/3 cup measure. Top with thinly sliced apple.
When edges are set and bubbles start to form on top, flip and cook until done.
Place cooked pancakes in a warm oven until ready to eat, or cool on a wire rack and freeze.