Pumpkin Pancakes
1 c flour
1 c quick-cooking oats
2 T. wheat germ
2 t. sugar
2 t. baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
2 T. vegetable oil
In a bowl, mix together all dry ingreds. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, pumpkin and oil. Stir the two mixtures together, till just mixed (don't overdo it, or you'll have tough cakes)
Grease hot griddle by using some oil on a paper towel. Using a 1/4 c. measure, pour batter onto griddle. Flip when first side begins to bubble. Cook till second side is golden and cooked through,
Makes a dozen pancakes.
You can also add dried cranberries to these for a special treat.