Homemade Wheat Germ Cookie Recipe

Have you ever thought about creating unique things with wheat germ? You can make super delicious wheat germ pancakes. In the kitchen, this is an interesting and creative process. You can turn this simple ingredient into delicious golden pancakes and bring surprises to your taste buds.

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POSTED:11/29/2024
Level:Easy
Yield:1-2 servings
Total:13 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:3 min

Ingredients Needed

Eggs: They are the key ingredient for making the batter. After being beaten, they can bind other ingredients together and provide rich protein and a dense texture foundation for the pancakes.

Wheat germ: As the main ingredient, it is rich in various nutrients and gives the pancakes unique flavor and rich nutrition. It is the core characteristic ingredient for making wheat germ pancakes.

Scallions: They can add a fresh scallion fragrance to the pancakes, enriching the olfactory and taste levels of the dish and making its flavor more diverse.

Cooking oil: Applied to the bottom of the pan during the heating process, it can not only effectively prevent the batter from sticking to the pan but also make the pancakes heat evenly during frying and help form a golden and crispy crust.

Precautions

Points for selecting ingredients

For eggs: Fresh eggs should be selected. Their egg liquid is thick, which can make the pancakes taste better. When beating, it should be completely uniform without any egg white remaining, so that after mixing with other ingredients, the texture of the pancakes is fine and uniform.

For wheat germ: Choose high-quality ones without peculiar smell and with good packaging and sealing. High-quality wheat germ is rich in nutrients and can enhance the nutritional value of the pancakes. If it gets damp, it will make the pancakes taste bad and be prone to spoilage.

For scallions: Use fresh and tender green scallions and wash and chop them. Add according to personal taste, but not too much, otherwise it will overpower the fragrance of wheat germ.

Key points in the cooking process

Preliminary preparation: Add an appropriate amount of oil to the egg frying pan. If there is too much oil, the pancakes will be greasy. Heat the oil over medium-low heat until it smokes slightly. This temperature is suitable for pouring in the batter to form.

Batter treatment: After pouring in the batter, spread it out quickly and gently. If too much force is used, the batter will be uneven. The thickness should be about 1 centimeter, so as to ensure the taste inside and outside.

Frying process: Always use medium heat. After about 2 - 3 minutes, when the bottom is fixed and golden, turn it over. The operation should be careful. Use a spatula to insert slowly from the edge and turn it over to prevent breakage. After turning over, continue frying and observe to ensure that the colors and tastes of both sides are the same. Only in this way can delicious wheat germ pancakes be made.

Essential Tools

Mixing tools:

Chopsticks: Used for beating eggs and mixing egg liquid, wheat germ and scallions to fully mix them into a uniform batter. Chopsticks are convenient and flexible to operate and can effectively mix various ingredients.

Cooking containers:

Egg frying pan or frying pan: The egg frying pan can make the pancakes have a regular shape. The frying pan is more versatile and can flexibly adjust the size and shape of the pancakes. Both need a flat bottom and uniform heating to ensure the frying effect of the pancakes.

Auxiliary tools:

Spoon or spatula: They play a role when putting the batter into the egg frying pan or frying pan. A spoon with moderate capacity and smooth edges should be selected so as to accurately control the amount and shape of the batter and make the pancakes of uniform size.

What other ingredients can be added

Nuts: Such as almond pieces and walnut pieces. They are rich in nutrients such as protein. Almond pieces have a delicate nutty fragrance and walnut pieces have a mellow flavor. After adding them, the flavor level of the pancakes can be enhanced and a crispy texture can be added. They can also enhance satiety and are a nutritious and delicious supplement.

Dried fruits: Like raisins and cranberries. Raisins act as a natural sweetener, bringing sweetness. Their softness complements the crispness of the pancakes. Cranberries contain antioxidants. The sour and sweet taste can balance the taste and give the pancakes a fresh fruity sour taste and rich layers.

Dairy products: Milk powder can add a rich milky fragrance and enhance the taste of the pancakes. Its nutritional components also make the pancakes more valuable. Cheese powder brings a unique cheese flavor. The salty and fragrant taste is attractive and makes the pancakes have unique flavors and diverse changes to meet different taste bud needs.

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 bag wheat germ

ACCESSORIES

  • 10g scallions

SEASONINGS

  • 10ml cooking oil

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Take 2 eggs and break them into a bowl. Quickly beat them with chopsticks and set aside.

Beat the egg liquid

STEP 2

Pour 1 bag of wheat germ into the beaten egg liquid.

Add wheat germ

STEP 3

Then add the prepared scallions. Then fully stir with chopsticks to completely blend the egg liquid, wheat germ and scallions to form a uniform batter.

Add scallions and stir

STEP 4

Add a little oil to the egg frying pan. After the pan is heated, pour in the stirred batter. Then use a spatula to spread the batter in the pan to make it into a pancake with a thickness of about 1 centimeter.

Heat the pan and pour in the batter

STEP 5

Keep frying over medium heat. After about 2 - 3 minutes, when seeing that the bottom of the pancake has been fixed and the color is slightly golden, carefully turn it over with a spatula. Then fry the other side. Also fry until it is fixed and golden in color. After both sides are fried well, it can be taken out of the pan.

Fry until golden

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How long can it be stored

At room temperature: In a dry and cool place, biscuits without perishable ingredients can be stored for 3 - 5 days. Because wheat germ contains oil, prolonged storage at room temperature is prone to oxidation and cause peculiar smell. And high humidity will make it damp and soft, damaging the taste and shelf life.

Refrigerated storage: The refrigerator's refrigerating compartment can be extended to 1 - 2 weeks. Low temperature can slow down oil oxidation and inhibit the growth of microorganisms. But it needs to be warmed up before eating. After refrigeration, the biscuits will become hard and the taste is inferior to that at room temperature.

Important tip: For maintaining flavor and quality, it is recommended to eat as soon as possible. Even if properly stored, the longer the time, the more the taste and freshness of the biscuits will be affected.

How to make the pancake's texture more fluffy

Raw material adjustment:

Add 1 - 2 grams of baking powder to the batter. When heated, carbon dioxide is released to form pores and make the biscuits fluffy. Avoid using too much to prevent deformation. Or use 5 - 10 grams of baking powder to replace part of the wheat germ. When it meets heat, it generates gas to create gaps. Note the proportion to avoid imbalance of flavor and nutrition.

Production optimization:

When beating eggs, use an egg beater to beat until the volume is slightly larger and the color is lighter. The egg liquid contains more air. When heated, it expands and helps make it fluffy. Do not beat too quickly to prevent splashing. Use medium-low heat for frying pancakes. If the fire is too high, the surface will quickly solidify and it will be difficult for the internal gas to expand. Fry each side for 3 - 4 minutes and fine-tune according to the thickness and other factors. Observe the state during frying. When there are small bubbles slightly bulging on the bottom surface, it is a sign that the inside begins to become fluffy. In this way, the taste of the biscuits can be better.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Homemade Wheat Germ Cookie Recipe
  • Main Ingredients:3
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:350 g
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 150 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):262 kcal
    39%
  • Protein:18.12 g
    105%
  • Fat:19.3 g Why gray?
    57%
  • Carbohydrates:2.76 g
    43%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 30%
    79 kcal
  • Fat: 66%
    174 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 4%
    10 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
15:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

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