Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1-2/3 cups whole milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • Chocolate chips or raisins, optional

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients just moistened.
  • Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle; turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown. Decorate with chocolate chips and raisins if desired.