Basic Whole Grain Pancakes

2 cups whole wheat flour (you can also mix with other whole grain flours, up to one cup, such as oat or buckwheat)
2 cups organic milk, buttermilk, kefir or yogurt
2 organic or free range eggs (beaten)
1/3 cup organic butter (melted)
2 tablespoons sweetener of choice such as honey, organic sugar, Rapadura or Sucanat (optional)
2 1/2 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Makes approximately 10 pancakes

In a large bowl combine flour, milk, beaten eggs, 1/3 cup melted butter, sweetener, baking powder and salt until just blended. Preheat lightly greased griddle or frying pan. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into pan per pancake. Cook until pancakes begin to bubble. Flip once and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Serve with maple syrup, jam or fruit.

* This is a basic, easy pancake recipe you can easily vary. Try adding fresh cut fruit (such as sliced bananas) or berries, nuts, or chocolate chips to the batter for variation.