This pancake was a big hit on multiple counts. To begin with:

1. Whole wheat and whole oats (no white flour);
2. Fiber from apple peel, oats and whole wheat;
3. Flavor of this moist delicious pancake is great. Taste panel says: “It doesn’t need the applesauce topping; it’s so moist.”
4. And, “I love the texture added by the the oatmeal.” But the overarching consensus is these pancakes are just plain delicious – forget the nutrition.

Ingredients:
1 ½ cups + 2 tablespoons Dr. Grandma’s Whole Wheat Pancake Mix (or one 1 ½ cup packet)
½ cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
½ teaspoon apple pie spice
1 1/2 cups water
1 large egg
1 cup grated washed apple, with skin on (I used Fuji, but any cooking apple will work.)
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

Directions:
Mix the oats, spice and pancake mix. Mix together the egg, grated apple, water and oil. Pour over the dry pancake mix and oats.
Do not over mix; there may be lumps and that’s fine. Allow to rest a minute or two after mixing before putting first pancake into the skillet. Use the tip or side of the spoon to even out the grated apple in the pan (see picture below).
Cook in a low to moderately heated skillet; turning once.
Top with applesauce and serve.

Whole oats are added to the whole wheat Dr. Grandma's Mix.

Apple Pie Spice - making it taste like dessert.

Mix the spice, oats, and Dr. Grandma's mix.

Combine the water, egg and oil.

Mix the egg, water and oil.

Grate the unpeeled apples.

Measure the cup of grated apple.

Mix the apples and egg mixture, then add to the dry oats and wheat mixture.

Using the tip of your spoon, distribute the grated apple in the pancake.

Cook over a medium heat, until golden brown.

The Apple Pie Oatmeal pancake, waiting for the topping of your choice. (We've had both yogurt and applesauce, both are good.)

One of the many ways to start the day with a healthy breakfast.