Basic Whole Grain Pancake Recipe

1 1/2 c whole wheat flour

1/2 c ground flaxseed

1/2 c wheat germ

1/2 c rolled oats

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

2 room temp eggs

3 tbsp honey

1 1/2 - 2 c room temp milk

Mix all dry ingredients and set aside. Mix all 1 1/2 c milk, eggs, vanilla and honey together. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. (You may add the other 1/2 c milk if the batter is to thick). Preheat a griddle to medium and make medium size pancakes. Cook until the bubbles show thru and then flip.

** You can also add shredded carrots, nuts, or fruit to the mixture. I love carrots and walnuts. **

Tortilla's

2 tbsp baking powder

3 cups of flour ( 2 c whole wheat and 1 c white)

4-6 tbsp shortening

1 1/4c warm (NOT HOT) water

1 tsp salt

Cream flour, shortening, baking powder, salt and add water in intervals. Knead dough into ball and let set 10 minutes or more. Cut into 12 -24 balls and roll them out thinly. Pan fry in a dry skillet til browned on each side over medium heat.

** You can also fry them in oil for about 30 seconds on each side **