Pumpkin Pancakes

1/2 cup regular, uncooked oatmeal

1 cup buttermilk

2 eggs

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 cup pureed pumpkin

1/3 cup low-fat or skim milk

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons wheat germ

1 tablespoon sugar

Combine oats and buttermilk and let stand for 15 minutes to soften. Mix eggs, oil, pumpkin, and milk and blend well.

Combine dry ingredients and mix with the egg mixture.

Add oats and buttermilk and blend until batter is fairly smooth.

Add extra milk if batter is too thick. Bake on lightly greased griddle.

Makes 4 servings.