These whole wheat pancakes are delicious for breakfast, especially on a lazy, Saturday morning!
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.
ARE WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES HEALTHY?
As with most things health related, “healthy” is a subjective term. It all depends on who you ask! With the current low carb/keto craze, you are far more likely to run into people who don’t believe anything like this is healthy. But if you ask somebody who eats a more plant-based diet, they will preach from the rooftops how healthy whole wheat is. Then again, somebody with gluten intolerance will have a very different point of view. So I’ll say this… these are far healthier than any box mix you can buy or any white-flour-based pancake you can make from scratch at home.
HOW TO MAKE PANCAKES FROM SCRATCH
Many people are so accustomed to making pancakes from a box mix that they don’t even realize you can quickly, easily and far more affordably make pancakes from scratch! All you have to do is whisk together a few ingredients in a bowl (just like with a box mix) and pour your batter into the hot skillet. Easy peazy, lemon squeezy! (As Mini Chef likes to say)
MORE HEALTHY PANCAKE RECIPES:
WHOLE WHEAT PANCAKES RECIPE:
Delicious whole grain pancakes to start your morning off right!
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk (unsweetened almond for non-dairy)
- 1 large whole egg
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. oil
Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Ladle the batter on to a non stick pan (not Teflon) 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.
Nutrition data per pancake will depend on the size you make your pancakes, and therefore your final yield. Divide this data by the number of pancakes you end up with.
Claudia says
I 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
Claudia – Thank you! So glad you’re enjoying the recipes!
ghalya says
hi 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
Ghalya – 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
I made this and my kids love it!
The Gracious Pantry says
Claudia – Fantastic! If it’s kid approved, then you know it’s good! lol
zicela says
Hi, try this 2morrow!, suena delicioso!….;)
The Gracious Pantry says
Zicela – Wonderful! Thanks for trying my recipe!
Tara says
Made 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
Tara – That’s fabulous! I love your adaptation. Yum!
Roxanne says
Made 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
Roxanne – That’s great! If the kids enjoyed them, you know they’re good! lol
Sharbysyd says
My 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
Sharbysyd – That’s wonderful!! I’m so happy you enjoyed them! What a great guy!
Leeanne says
Awesome 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
Leeanne – My goodness! That sounds heavenly!!! Might have to try your version myself!
Anonymous says
Leeanne – My goodness! That sounds heavenly!!! Might have to try your version myself!
Renee says
Why two kinds of milk?? I stay away from soy milk. Could I use Almond milk or coconut milk? thank you.
Anonymous says
Renee – You can use any milk you like in equal amounts. 🙂
Anonymous says
Renee – You can use any milk you like in equal amounts. 🙂
Renee says
Why two kinds of milk?? I stay away from soy milk. Could I use Almond milk or coconut milk? thank you.
graciouspantry says
Mike – I’m glad you enjoyed them!
graciouspantry says
Mom2 – You can use just 1 milk if you like. It will still work well.
Mom2_AthruZ says
Thank you!
Jennifer says
Can the batter be frozen? It looks like it may make a good bit..
graciouspantry says
I wouldn’t. I don’t think it would thaw out in the same texture.
graciouspantry says
Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy them!
Krimp Knight Stepanoff says
I 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
I 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
I 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
These are great!!! My kids devoured them 🙂
Bethany says
I 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
Depends 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
Hi,
Can I sub whole wheat pastry flour for this recipe and most others instead of whole wheat flour? Thanks!!
The Gracious Pantry says
It will depend on the recipe you are making. But for this particular recipe, yes, that will work fine.
Shauna says
I’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
Shauna – Sure. But I would put some parchment between them so you don’t end up with a big block of pancakes.
Cindy says
So 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
Cindy – Agreed! I’m happy you both enjoyed them!
Me says
Are 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
Me – 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!