I love pancakes. There is something so… “Saturday morning” about them, don’t you think?
They wrap me up in their warm aroma, engulf me with my little boy’s giggles, and send me off into my day with an extra spring in my step.
Childish, childhood associations? Maybe. But I’ll take that experience with my little man on a Saturday morning any day.
When I started eating clean, I mourned the loss of my Saturday morning pancakes as if my favorite cat had just died.
That is, until I realized I could tweak the recipe just slightly, and end up with a wonderful clean eating meal. Here’s the recipe.
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Clean Eating Whole Wheat Pancakes
Ingredients:- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups unsweetened soy milk
- 1 whole egg
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 cup low-fat or non fat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (omit if you will be making extra for pancake soup)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:- Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Ladle the batter on to a non stick pan without any oil. Keep the heat at medium to medium high. Using high heat will burn the pancakes before they are cooked through.
- Cook until they are cooked through and serve, topped with your favorite toppings. Cottage cheese is a great addition for protein.
Note: Nutrition data is unavailable for this recipe.
Claudia says
September 30, 2010 at 9:09 pmI can’t believe how lucky I am to have found this blog tonight…this is going to save me so much trouble!!! You’re amazing!
The Gracious Pantry says
September 30, 2010 at 9:14 pmClaudia – Thank you! So glad you’re enjoying the recipes!
ghalya says
October 15, 2010 at 12:52 pmhi there… is there a substitute you would recommend for soy milk.. I absolutely do not like it :/ – I am more open to almond milk… help? I need to bring this back to Sunday breakfasts 🙂 thx for your help…
The Gracious Pantry says
October 15, 2010 at 1:04 pmGhalya – unsweetened almond milk is the way to go in your case. It works just as well and the almond flavor adds a bit of “sweetness” to the pancakes.
Claudia says
October 15, 2010 at 11:15 pmI made this and my kids love it!
The Gracious Pantry says
October 15, 2010 at 11:19 pmClaudia – Fantastic! If it’s kid approved, then you know it’s good! lol
zicela says
October 20, 2010 at 7:30 pmHi, try this 2morrow!, suena delicioso!….;)
The Gracious Pantry says
October 20, 2010 at 8:12 pmZicela – Wonderful! Thanks for trying my recipe!
Tara says
January 12, 2011 at 8:16 amMade them this morning for a snowday treat! Delicious! I used only skim milk for the first batch, then in the second batch I mixed in a 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce and a 1/2 cup of part-skim ricotta cheese….YUMMY!! Both batches were wonderful! Thanks!!!
The Gracious Pantry says
January 12, 2011 at 8:56 amTara – That’s fabulous! I love your adaptation. Yum!
Roxanne says
January 22, 2011 at 10:26 amMade them this morning, its Saturday! I used 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce and 1/2 cup yogurt cheese for the cup of soy milk. I also used 1/2 cup of oatmeal and 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour. I added a little flavor with a tsp of cardamom. Delicious, and the kids ate them without complaint 😉
The Gracious Pantry says
January 22, 2011 at 2:05 pmRoxanne – That’s great! If the kids enjoyed them, you know they’re good! lol
Sharbysyd says
February 13, 2011 at 10:44 amMy fiance wanted to make me a special clean breakfast as part of my Valentine’s gift this year. He wasn’t sure about what to make so I let him know about your site. He made these pancakes along with Tosca’s scrambled tofu recipe. The pancakes were really great! I have a healthy pancake that I sometimes make but these tasted so much better. They reminded me of crepes. I just thought I’d let you know how much we liked them. Thanks for all of your recipes. 🙂
Sharon
The Gracious Pantry says
February 13, 2011 at 10:51 amSharbysyd – That’s wonderful!! I’m so happy you enjoyed them! What a great guy!
Leeanne says
July 3, 2011 at 8:02 pmAwesome breakfast recipe! Used a few quick oats instead of all the flour and 2 cups of Almond Milk (as I can’t drink reg milk or soy milk). Added some applesauce instead of oil and Mila (chia seeds) for added protein. Top with warm berries & applesauce – YUM!
Anonymous says
July 4, 2011 at 12:57 amLeeanne – My goodness! That sounds heavenly!!! Might have to try your version myself!
Anonymous says
July 4, 2011 at 12:57 amLeeanne – My goodness! That sounds heavenly!!! Might have to try your version myself!
Renee says
September 2, 2011 at 4:10 pmWhy two kinds of milk?? I stay away from soy milk. Could I use Almond milk or coconut milk? thank you.
Anonymous says
September 2, 2011 at 6:41 pmRenee – You can use any milk you like in equal amounts. 🙂
Anonymous says
September 2, 2011 at 6:41 pmRenee – You can use any milk you like in equal amounts. 🙂
Renee says
September 2, 2011 at 4:10 pmWhy two kinds of milk?? I stay away from soy milk. Could I use Almond milk or coconut milk? thank you.
graciouspantry says
February 28, 2012 at 10:37 amMike – I’m glad you enjoyed them!
graciouspantry says
May 22, 2012 at 3:04 pmMom2 – You can use just 1 milk if you like. It will still work well.
Mom2_AthruZ says
May 23, 2012 at 8:23 amThank you!
Jennifer says
July 3, 2012 at 6:06 pmCan the batter be frozen? It looks like it may make a good bit..
graciouspantry says
July 3, 2012 at 6:56 pmI wouldn’t. I don’t think it would thaw out in the same texture.
graciouspantry says
July 12, 2012 at 5:21 pmThanks so much! Hope you enjoy them!
Krimp Knight Stepanoff says
December 21, 2012 at 8:01 pmI just made these for a “North Pole Breakfast” for my family. I used cookie cutters to make Christmas shapes! They came out PERFECT! Finally the perfect healthy pancake recipe! I’ll be putting it in my tried and true book! Yum! The whole family is satisfied!
Crystil Allen says
January 25, 2013 at 2:18 pmI can’t wait to try these! May add a little cinnamon too. Do you think the already-made pancakes could be frozen? It’s just me and my 8-year old daughter so I don’t want to waste anything if I can ever help it.
The Gracious Pantry says
January 25, 2013 at 4:32 pmI would just cut the recipe in half. Or, you can make the batter and keep the extra batter in a plastic bag (squeeze the air out). Then just cut the tip of the bag like a pastry bag when you go to make them again. Will last about 3 days that way in the fridge.
Angela says
January 26, 2013 at 11:13 amThese are great!!! My kids devoured them 🙂
Bethany says
February 4, 2013 at 9:53 amI made these and they came out “doughy” instead of fluffy…I followed the recipe exactly. Is there a reason they turned out this way??
The Gracious Pantry says
February 4, 2013 at 10:05 amDepends on what you mean by “doughy”. They are a bit more dense than the caky processed variety, but I would almost be willing to guess that maybe you didn’t cook them long enough? Just a guess though.
Jennifer says
February 6, 2013 at 8:08 pmHi,
Can I sub whole wheat pastry flour for this recipe and most others instead of whole wheat flour? Thanks!!
The Gracious Pantry says
February 7, 2013 at 12:07 pmIt will depend on the recipe you are making. But for this particular recipe, yes, that will work fine.
Shauna says
January 5, 2014 at 1:21 pmI’m thinking about making a batch of these and freezing them so that we have a quick breakfast option. Think they would hold up and still be good?
The Gracious Pantry says
January 5, 2014 at 6:56 pmShauna – Sure. But I would put some parchment between them so you don’t end up with a big block of pancakes.
Cindy says
June 14, 2014 at 10:30 amSo many choices! Finally decided on the basic pancake and they turned out great. Soo good my 20 month old son, refusing to eat his oatmeal this morning, gobbled down a pancake! Never too early to start enjoying healthier versions of favorites.
The Gracious Pantry says
June 14, 2014 at 1:17 pmCindy – Agreed! I’m happy you both enjoyed them!
Me says
April 19, 2015 at 6:15 pmAre these really not supposed to have something to help them rise? I questioned the fact, but made them as the recipe stated. These were flat as can be, and my husband absolutely hated them. Am I missing something?
The Gracious Pantry says
April 19, 2015 at 7:17 pmMe – Nope, they are supposed to be flat. The fluffy pancakes that many are used to getting in restaurants and such are that way because of the chemicals and garbage that get added. It’s nice, but it’s not real food. You could always try adding a bit of baking powder, but they still won’t rise much. If whole wheat pancakes are new to you, it will take some getting used to for sure!