Whole Wheat, Bran, Oatmeal, Flax Pancakes

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Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup bran
1/4 cup oatmeal (any kind will do)
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons dark molasses

Preparation

1
Add all wet ingredients including the egg into a large blender.
2
In a food processor or spice blender, pulse the bran and oatmeal until ground coarsely (not a fine powder).
3
Add to the wet ingredients, including everything BUT the baking powder.
4
Blend for a few minutes, scraping down the sides. Add additional milk if too thick.
5
Allow to stand for about 15 minutes.
6
Add baking powder and blend again (adding a bit more milk if necessary).
7
Preheat your oven to keep finished pancakes warm.
8
Heat a griddle until hot, spray with Pam.
9
Using a large ice cream scoop, scoop one scoop and with the rounded edge push the batter out into a circle about 6" in diameter.
10
Cook for a couple of minutes each side, until golden. Keep finished ones warm in the oven.
11
Continue until all the batter is used.

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About

These are slightly darker than normal pancakes because of the ingredients and have a slightly coarser texture, but we really enjoyed them. Check them out on my blog .

Yield:

13 " round pancakes

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Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 4:26pm

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