2/3 c. whole wheat flour
1/3 c. all-purpose (white) flour
1/4 c. oatmeal (ground in blender) or cornmeal, barley, buckwheat, millet
2 tbsp. wheat germ
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt (opt.)

WET INGREDIENTS:

1 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. skim milk
1 egg white
1 whole egg
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 tsp. vanilla (opt.)

To make buttermilk, mix 1 cup skim milk with 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice - leave 5 minutes.

1. Mix together all dry ingredients in medium bowl.

2. In another bowl, combine all wet ingredients, whipping enough to beat eggs lightly. Add this to above dry ingredients, stirring only enough to combine them. (Add extra skim milk if needed to moisten more.)

3. Let batter stand - 5 minutes at room temperature or 1 hour or more in refrigerator.

4. Heat griddle or pan, medium heat. Grease lightly and pour batter in. Cook until bottoms are golden brown and bubbles are on top. Flip and do same with second side. Serve with syrup or topped with sliced apples or pears sauteed in 1 or 2 teaspoons butter with generous sprinkling of cinnamon and a little sugar.