Apple-Wheat Germ Hotcakes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons spiced apple butter 
• 0.5 cup chunky applesauce unsweetened
• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
• 2 tablespoons butter melted
• 1 large eggs 
• 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
• 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar light
• 0.7 cup buttermilk low-fat
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.7 cup water 
• 0.3 cup wheat germ toasted
• 0.7 cup flour whole wheat

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• knife
• whisk
• measuring cup

Directions

1. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
2. Combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Combine buttermilk and next 7 ingredients in a bowl; stir well with a whisk.
4. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
5. Heat a nonstick griddle or nonstick skillet lightly coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto pan.
6. Sprinkle each pancake with 1 teaspoon wheat germ. Turn hotcakes when tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked.
7. Note: The temperature of the griddle or skillet needs to be kept at medium to medium-low because the wheat germ burns easily. If the wheat germ burns, wipe the griddle clean with a wet paper towel.