To prepare a wheat germ whole wheat buttermilk pancakes recipe, you'll first need to prepare the pancake batter. To do this, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Then, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and cook until the edges are golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.