For a delightful and nutritious breakfast or brunch, homemade whole wheat pancakes are a fantastic choice. These pancakes are characterized by their hearty texture and nutty flavor, derived from the use of wholesome whole wheat flour. They are not only satisfying but also packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them an excellent option for health-conscious individuals. Whether you prefer classic pancakes with butter and syrup or enjoy exploring creative toppings, whole wheat pancakes offer a versatile base that can be customized to your liking.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES FROM SCRATCH
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
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
PERFECT WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES
This recipe comes from the Tassajara Bread Book. I like whole wheat but I hate the heaviness of the finished recipe and usually halve it with white flour. This recipe defies all of that. They are so good. The genius who created this recipe should get a medal. I have used powdered milk in place of regular milk for this and found no difference. I'm saying 8 pancakes in yield, but it really varies on the size you like your pancakes. Additional note: you can substitute applesauce for the oil (use the same amount) and they turn out exactly the same with a lot less calories.
Provided by Narshmellow
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 8 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix dry ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.
- Add wet ingredients and mix together.
- Cook on a hot griddle.
WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES FROM SCRATCH
Make and share this Whole Wheat Pancakes from Scratch recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Santa Ed
Categories Breakfast
Time 8m
Yield 2 pancakes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- mix dry ingredients.
- add egg, milk and vanilla extract. mix until moist but do not over mix. there could be some lumps.
- pour onto griddle to make the size pancake desire.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.1, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 519.3, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 7.5
WHOLE-WHEAT PANCAKES WITH NUTTY TOPPING
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Time 24m
Yield 4 servings, serving size: 3 pancakes and 1/4 cup topping
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the topping: In a large skillet, toast the almonds and pumpkin seeds over medium-high heat, stirring, for about 1 minute. Add the sunflower seeds and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add the sesame seeds to the pan. Cover and cook, shaking the pan, until the seeds are toasted, about 30 seconds more. Transfer the toasted nuts and seeds to a medium sized bowl. Add the wheat germ. Stir in the syrup and a pinch of salt and set aside.
- Make the pancakes: Put the apple in a microwave-proof bowl, tightly cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high until softened, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, 1/2 cup of the milk and honey. Slowly whisk the egg mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. If the batter seems too thick, add as much of the remaining 1/4 cup milk as necessary.
- Spray a large non-stick griddle with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the pan and top each pancake with a heaping tablespoon of the cooked apple. Flip when the pancake tops are covered with bubbles and the edges look cooked, about 2 minutes. Cook until the pancakes are golden brown and cooked through, an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately or transfer the cooked pancakes to an ovenproof dish and keep warm in a preheated 250 degree F oven while making the rest. To serve, arrange 3 pancakes per plate and sprinkle each serving with 1/4 cup of the topping. Serve with additional maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 98 milligrams, Sodium 610 milligrams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 20 grams
100% WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES
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
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 PANCAKES
This is my mom's recipe for pancakes, the ones that I grew up with on saturday mornings with cartoons. They are excellent with butter and syrup, but I especially like them topped with strawberry jam. For variety, try adding about 3 mashed bananas to the batter and then topping with the strawberry jam..... YUM!!
Provided by gwenrk
Categories Breads
Time 15m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Pour by 1/4-cupfuls onto greased griddle or frying pan.
- When bubbles begin to appear on top, flip.
- Cook until they spring back when touched.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 296.4, Carbohydrate 47.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 7.2, Protein 12.3
WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKE MIX
This is a bulk recipe that my family loves, and it is very easy to make! Also makes good waffles.
Provided by mammawiddison
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk whole wheat flour, unbleached flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 938.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
100% WHOLE WHEAT LOW FAT PANCAKES
I created these one day for my kiddies when I couldn't find a recipe that fit my bill. They turned out great! Note: If you like fluffy pancakes stir wet ingredients into dry with a wooden spoon leaving some lumps (more lumps=bigger cakes), alternately if you like thin pancakes, like me, use your blender to mix all the ingredients at once and blend until smooth UPDATE: SEPT '07: For those who don't like really thick pancakes try reducing flour by 1/2cup and replacing it with milk, this will give a runnier batter and should give a thinner pancake :)THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS EVERYONE!!! (GOOD AND BAD, WE ALL LEARN FROM CRITISISM TOO ;) )
Provided by LuckyMomof3
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 12 medium cakes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Depending on your preference (see description above) blend/mix all ingredients except fruit.
- Heat pan on medium till drop of water "dances" in pan.
- Pour batter into pan to desired size of pancake, if using fruit add small handfuls to individual cakes after pouring into pan (I've done both adding to batter and adding to individual cakes and this works best for me, fruit tends to sink to bottom of bowl but both ways are acceptable).
- When bubbles appear on surface and begin to "sink" flip and cook on other side until brown.
- Note: if you are using a good non-stick pan it is not necessary to use oil in the pan!
- Repeat with remaining batter until all gone.
- Serve with favorite topping i.e., fruit, syrup, jam etc.
ALTON BROWN'S FLUFFY WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES
I've tried many whole wheat pancake recipes. Some were good, some not so good but I never had one make me say, "Wow! A truly fluffy whole wheat pancake!" until this one. Posting it here so I don't lose it! We love to eat these for dinner with some turkey sausage. Very filling!
Provided by MaMas Apprentice
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 12 4-in pancakes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together all wet ingredients. (I just melted the butter slightly before adding it in with the eggs and buttermilk.).
- Add the wet stuff to the dry stuff and mix just until batter comes together. Do NOT mix smooth. Set aside batter to rest for 5 minutes.
- * Heat an electric griddle to 350 degrees or place a nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat.
- *Test the griddle by flicking water on it. If the water dances across the surface, you're good to go.
- * Rub down the griddle with a little butter or spray with nonstick spray.
- Ladle 1 scoop of batter onto the griddle. (Batter will be thick! Just spread it out with the bottom of your ladle or the back of a spoon.) Cook until bubbles form in the batter and bottom is golden, approximately three minutes. Flip and cook until the second side is golden, another a minute or so. Adjust the heat as necessary as you go along. Serve while hot!
WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES
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
Time 25m
Yield 20 pancakes.
Number Of Ingredients 7
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
HONEY WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES
Delicious yet healthy whole wheat pancakes that anyone can enjoy! Serve hot with fruit and sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with honey.
Provided by Ekeller
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Pancake Recipes Whole Grain Pancake Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix flour, bran, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Whisk milk, egg, and honey together in different bowl. Slowly blend wet ingredients into dry ingredients until lightly mixed; do not overmix or it will make the pancakes less fluffy. Let sit for 5 minutes so wheat and bran can really absorb the wet ingredients.
- Meanwhile, preheat a griddle or skillet to medium heat and coat lightly with cooking spray.
- Ladle approximately 2 tablespoons batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake, working in batches if necessary. Cook until pancakes are slightly bubbly, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 772.1 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
Tips:
- Choose the right flour: Whole wheat flour is the main ingredient in these pancakes, so it's important to choose a high-quality flour. Look for a flour that is finely milled and has a light, fluffy texture. You can also use a combination of whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour, if desired.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the pancakes tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined. A few lumps are okay.
- Let the batter rest: Letting the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking allows the flour to absorb the liquid and the gluten to develop. This will result in lighter, fluffier pancakes.
- Cook the pancakes over medium heat: Cooking the pancakes over medium heat will help to prevent them from burning. Be patient and cook the pancakes until they are golden brown on both sides.
- Serve the pancakes immediately: Whole wheat pancakes are best served immediately after they are cooked. They can be topped with butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
These whole wheat pancakes are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect whole wheat pancakes every time.
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