Valentine's Day Pancakes

3/4 c. white flour
3/4 c. whole wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. oil
1/4 c. pureed beets*
1/2 c. wheat germ

Mix all dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolk and milk. Add to dry blend. Add oil. In separate bowl, beat egg white until stiff. Fold into batter. Add beet puree and wheat germ and stir until mixed.
Viola!

*Beets are a natural sweetener AND a great way to dye these pancakes hot pink! Their taste is usually quite strong, but you can't taste them at all in this recipe. I hope you'll try it~think of all the added nutrients!