Best 12 Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes With Wheat Germ Recipes

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Whole wheat buttermilk pancakes with wheat germ are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry, and they can be prepared in just a few minutes. Whole wheat flour provides more fiber and nutrients than white flour, while buttermilk and wheat germ add a tangy flavor and a boost of protein. These pancakes are perfect for a weekend brunch or a quick weekday breakfast. Serve them with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

WHOLE WHEAT BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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Fiber-rich whole wheat buttermilk pancakes made with low-fat buttermilk are a healthy way to enjoy a leisurely morning breakfast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Yield Makes about 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

Vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
1 tablespoon packed light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 3/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Pure maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Raspberries, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Whisk together flours, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Heat a griddle or seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Stir together melted butter, buttermilk, and eggs in a medium bowl. Stir the flour mixture into the buttermilk mixture until just combined (batter will be slightly lumpy).
  • Generously coat griddle with cooking spray. Working in batches, pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto griddle. Cook until surface is bubbling and edges are slightly dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn pancakes; cook until undersides are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a baking sheet, and keep warm in oven. Divide pancakes among four plates. Serve with syrup and berries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 g, Cholesterol 124 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g, Sodium 873 g

WHEAT GERM WHOLE-WHEAT BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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Pairs wheat germ and whole-wheat pastry flour for a healthy, wholesome breakfast treat. If you use a Teflon griddle you do not have to use oil.

Provided by KAYKWILTS

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup canola oil
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup wheat germ
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix eggs with oil and buttermilk. Stir in baking soda, wheat germ, salt and flour; mix until blended.
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 361.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

WHOLE WHEAT BUTTERMILK PANCAKES (WITH WHEAT GERM)



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Holy Colon-Blow, Batman! Please don't let the uber-healthy, fiber filled name of this recipe turn you off. (Because in reality, these are quite good, and good for you too!) My sweet girl, Lauren's folks gave us a 5 lb ricotta cheese container filled with WHEAT GERM, which they had bought in bulk. My frantic search for "wheat germ" recipes led me to this one--and I'm sticking with it! They came out nice and fluffy. Can be served with maple syrup, but I think fruit jam, jelly or even honey would be nice as well.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl (whole wheat flour, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg) until well blended.
  • In a bowl, gently mix the wet ingredients (eggs, oil and buttermilk).
  • Slowly add dry to wet and mix until blended.
  • Heat stove top griddle or frying pan on medium-high heat.
  • Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each cake onto the griddle.
  • Cook until bubbles appear, and begin to gently break, then flip pancakes.
  • Cook another minute or so on the other side.
  • Serve with butter and maple syrup.

WHOLE WHEAT BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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Treat you family with these delicious buttermilk pancakes that can be baked to perfect golden brown hue.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk until fluffy. Beat in remaining ingredients just until smooth. (For thinner pancakes, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons more milk.)
  • Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat or to 350°F. (To test griddle, sprinkle with a few drops of water. If bubbles jump around, heat is just right.) Grease griddle with vegetable oil if necessary (or spray with cooking spray before heating).
  • For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup batter from cup or pitcher onto hot griddle. Cook until puffed and dry around edges. Turn and cook other side until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Pancake, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

WHEAT GERM BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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I found this pancake recipe in an old cookbook but I modified it quite a bit. The original recipe called for heaping tablespoons of the wheat germ but I calculated what the exact measurement would be. Also, the original recipe uses white flour and I use whole wheat pastry flour. If you use a teflon griddle you do not have to use oil.

Provided by Kaykwilts

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Beat eggs lightly.
  • Stir in oil and buttermilk.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • Mix until blended.
  • Cook on hot lightly oiled griddle, turning once, until cakes are browned on both sides.

WHEAT GERM WHOLE-WHEAT BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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"Pairs wheat germ and whole-wheat pastry flour for a healthy, wholesome breakfast treat. If you use a Teflon griddle you do not have to use oil." I added a little Splenda because they are kind of 'healthy' tasting and bland. Also, I made my own buttermilk a la Alton Brown: 1 cup skim milk + 1 TBSP lemon juice. Finally, we decided to make fruit pancakes by placing sliced strawberries and bananas onto the pancakes right after pouring the batter onto the griddle. Great texture! Don't flip until you see a good number of bubbles coming through the pancake.

Provided by mikey ev

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix eggs with oil and buttermilk. Stir in baking soda, wheat germ, salt and flour; mix until blended.
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 36.9, Sodium 362.5, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 5.6

LIGHT & FLUFFY WHOLE WHEAT BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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Whole wheat & fluffy?--Yes! I couldn't believe it either until I tried it. I'm not sure if it was because I milled my own wheat or not, but I'll be making this as my standard pancake recipe now.

Provided by Maddison

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 8 Pancakes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Beat egg until fluffy.
  • Add remaining ingredients, mix only until smooth.
  • Makes 8 (4 inch) pancakes.
  • Really good and healthy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 621.5, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 7.6

100% WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES



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These come out very light and fluffy and are full of whole grain. My kids love them! If you like blueberries, throw a few on top before flipping the cake :)

Provided by Kristie Ann

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Pancake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 ¼ cups buttermilk
2 eggs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Whisk whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and vegetable oil in a separate bowl; pour buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients. Stir just until combined (batter may seem a bit thick).
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Pour 1/3 cup of batter onto hot skillet and use a spoon to spread the pancake a bit. Cook until browned and bubbles appear on top, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned and set in the middle, about 2 more minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Carbohydrate 57.2 g, Cholesterol 98.5 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 874.5 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

WHOLE-WHEAT BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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If you know me at all, you know that I love breakfast. This recipe was born one morning when I had just a little regular flour on hand, but a lot of whole-wheat flour, and some almost-spoiled milk in the fridge. So I decided to make these delicious pancakes with the milk before it went all the way bad. Sour milk and buttermilk can be used interchangeably in this recipe, or you can make a facsimile of buttermilk yourself (see Cook's Note). Chocolate and berries are excellent on these pancakes, as are other toppings like maple syrup and whipped cream, though I admit to devouring an entire rather large pancake with no toppings at all since I just couldn't wait.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 12 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk (see Cook's Note) or sour milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for coating the skillet, plus more as needed
Chocolate syrup, berries, maple syrup or whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk, oil and eggs together in a medium bowl. Make a small well in the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into the well. Whisk until just combined. The batter may be slightly lumpy.
  • Heat a pancake griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and swirl or stir to coat the surface. Working in batches, spoon about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the griddle or skillet. Flip the pancakes when the tops are covered with bubbles and the edges are lightly browned and set. Cook the other side for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the griddle or skillet and continue until all the batter is used, adding more butter as needed.
  • Serve the pancakes with your choice of chocolate syrup (or melted chocolate ganache), berries, maple syrup and/or whipped cream.

WHOLE WHEAT BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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These pancakes are amazing! I made them for my family one morning and they turned out to be fluffy and good in spite of the whole wheat flour!

Provided by Homegrown

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine buttermilk, egg, and vegetable oil in a bowl. Mix in flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, spoon or pour 1/4 cupfuls of batter onto the hot skillet. Cook until bubbles form and edges are dry, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 436.5 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES



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To fix a large batch of tender pancakes for my five children, I rely on this quick and wholesome recipe. It calls for whole wheat flour and buttermilk, which make the pancakes filling but also light. Serve them with hot chocolate for a breakfast that's sure to delight little ones. -Line Walter, Wayne, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 20 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, wheat germ, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until blended., Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pancakes between layers of waxed paper in an airtight freezer container. To use, place pancakes on an ungreased baking sheet, cover with foil and reheat in a preheated 375° oven 6-10 minutes. Or place a stack of 3 pancakes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high until heated through, 45-90 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES FROM SCRATCH



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If you have whole wheat pancakes instead of white flour ones, are you allowed an extra piece of bacon? Probably. Or just start your morning off hearty and healthy with these easy whole wheat pancakes.

Provided by ChefTony

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Pancake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup wheat germ
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon canola oil
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread wheat germ over a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then transfer wheat germ to a large bowl.
  • Stir flour, baking soda, and salt into wheat germ. Beat buttermilk, eggs, and oil in another bowl until smooth; pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir until batter is just blended.
  • Heat griddle over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, about 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 558.7 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Tips:

  • For fluffy pancakes, make sure to let the batter rest for at least 5 minutes before cooking.
  • To prevent the pancakes from sticking to the pan, use a non-stick skillet or griddle and grease it lightly with butter or cooking spray.
  • Cook the pancakes over medium heat until they are golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

These whole wheat buttermilk pancakes with wheat germ are a delicious and healthy breakfast option. They are made with simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. With their fluffy texture and slightly tangy flavor, these pancakes are sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying breakfast, give these pancakes a try!

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