In a large bowl, combine the flour, wheat germ, baking soda and salt.
Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add the eggs, buttermilk and oil.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until blended.
Pour batter by ¼ cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray. Turn cakes when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown.
Serve immediately with maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
Freeze cooled pancakes between layers of waxed paper in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, place a stack of three pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 45-90 seconds.