INGREDIENTS

   * 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
   * 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
   * 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
   * 1 Tbsp. fresh orange zest
   * 2 tsp. sugar
   * 1 tsp. baking soda
   * 1/4 tsp. salt
   * 1 1/2 cups non-fat or low-fat buttermilk
   * 1/2 cup orange juice
   * 2 large egg whites
   * 1 tsp. vanilla extract
   * Canola oil spray
   * Puréed fruit or jam, preferably sweetened with juice, as an accompaniment (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• Use a large bowl to contain all the dry ingredients together. Mix well until properly combined.
• Put buttermilk, orange juice, egg whites and vanilla in a blender and set over low speed. Once combined, add the dry mixture gently or in 3 batches. Set speed to low until the mixture is properly combined.  
• Use oil spray to coat a griddle or pan. Set over moderate heat. Once hot, pour batter gently to make several batches of pancakes. Turn the pancakes one the top is bubbly and the bottom looks done. Cook for another 2 minutes or until evenly golden. Keep the first batches of pancakes warm until all the batter has been used up.
• If preferred, enjoy with pureed fruit or jam.
• Makes 12 pancakes.