About recipe

Making pancakes from scratch is easier than you think and chances are, you have most of the ingredients in your pantry! Try topping with fruit and nuts for a super healthy breakfast.

Ingredients (serves 4)

1. 1 cup whole wheat flour
2. 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
4. 2 teaspoons baking powder
5. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6. 1 large egg (or egg whites)
7. 1 cup milk
8. 1 tablespoon sugar
9. Nonstock cooking spray

Preparation

1. Mix the flour, oats, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, milk, sugar, and vanilla until combined.
3. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients in. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix the batter or your pancakes will be tough. Add any mix-ins you prefer, but again, do not overmix the batter.
4. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Coat generously with cooking spray, oil, or butter. Once hot, drop about 1/4 cup of batter on the griddle. Cook until the edges look dry and bubbles begin to form on the center or sides, about 1 minute. Flip and cook on the other side until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Coat griddle/skillet again with nonstick spray for each pancake or batch or pancakes.
5. Serve warm with your favorite toppings!