Whole Grain Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup whole wheat flour, unsifted
• 1/4 cup oat bran
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• nonstick cooking spray

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium size bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, oat bran, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg yolks and oil.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

3. 3

   Stir in the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture. Fold in the egg whites.

4. 4

   Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray and set over moderate heat. When the skillet is hot, cook the pancakes 4 at a time, using 1/4 cup batter for each.

5. 5

   Cook for about 2 minutes on one side or until bubbles appear on the surface; turn, then cook 2 minutes or until golden brown on each side and cook through.