Dessert: Hearty Whole-Grain Pancakes

Make the mix at home (it keeps 2 weeks) and do the rest in camp. You'll have homemade pancakes--or cobbler--that are just as fast as instant and a whole lot tastier.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Wheat Germ

Health benefits of Hearty Whole-Grain Pancakes

Wheatgerm is a natural source of Inositol, which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS due to its ability to effectively reduce insulin resistance and improve insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat bran
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk powder*

Instructions

Make pancake mix: Whisk together ingredients in a large bowl and transfer to an airtight container.
Make pancakes: Whisk together mix with 1 1/4 cups water, the eggs, and 2 tbsp. oil in a large bowl until mostly smooth. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and grease with 1/2 tbsp. oil. Ladle 1/3-cup portions of batter into skillet, working in batches and adding 1 tsp. oil to skillet in between. Cook, turning once, until pancakes are golden brown on each side and cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Serve with blueberries, butter, and syrup.
*Find at well-stocked grocery stores.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 2-pancake serving.

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