Harvest Grain and Nut Pancakes

 

 Harvest Grain and Nut Pancakes

 

I served this up for my family this morning.  We had a toppings bar so everyone could choose what they liked to top the pancakes.  We love these and you can freeze them too.  I usually grab frozen ones to serve up on school mornings when I am rushing to get everyone out the door.  I have many pancake recipes, but this is one of my favorites any time of year!

 

Ingredients:


3/4 cup Quaker Oats
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons finely chopped blanched almonds
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Optional - sliced bananas, strawberries, blueberries, chocolate chips

Directions:

1
Lightly oil a skillet or griddle, and preheat it to medium heat.
2
Grind the oats in a blender or food processor until fine, like flour.
3
Combine ground oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
4
In another bowl combine buttermilk, oil, egg and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
5
Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, add nuts and mix well with mixer.
6
Ladle 1/3 cup of the batter onto the hot skillet and cook the pancakes for 2 to 4 minutes per side or until brown.

Garnish with bananas, strawberries, chocolate chips, etc.