What’s not to love about whole wheat pancakes? They are delicious and so incredibly fluffy. The best part? They are super easy to make. In fact, you would likely already have everything you need to make these tasty treats in your kitchen! Ready to get started? Let us share how you can whip some up for a delicious breakfast, delighting the taste buds of your whole family.
Of course, everything begins with flour. For a healthier yet delicious meal, and as the name implies, you will require 100% whole wheat flour. However, we recommend using a combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flour (50% whole wheat and 50% all-purpose flour) if you are not used to the former. This combination ensures the pancakes turn out light and fluffy while adding a delicious nutty flavour.
Don’t forget to add a dash of sugar to make the pancakes taste great and help them brown. Feel free to use plain sugar, brown sugar, or maple syrup for this recipe.
When using whole wheat flour, the mix has a tendency to form gluten and clump together. When this happens, your batter becomes thick and clumpy, and the resulting pancakes will be heavier and won’t rise nearly as much. To solve this issue, you will need baking powder to make them light and extra fluffy!
While this recipe calls for whole milk, you can substitute non-dairy milk or buttermilk for a healthier meal if you are watching your calories.
The egg helps add structure and flavour to the pancakes. For a vegan option, you can replace the egg with a flax egg.
Butter can make your pancakes taste even more delicious. We recommend adding melted butter to the pancake batter and cooking the batter in a skillet for buttery, crispy edges. Plant-based butter or coconut oil are good replacement options for those with a vegan or dairy-free diet.
For the finishing touch, we recommend adding some vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to enhance the flavour. In fact, warm cinnamon perfectly complements the nutty flavour of whole wheat flour.
Once you have all the ingredients prepared, it is time to begin making your pancake batter. Whisk the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour (if you are using it), baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Separately, whisk your melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla in another.
Subsequently, stir the wet ingredients into the flour. As you stir, your batter will start to thicken and get bubbly. You will want to keep these bubbles and avoid mixing too much, or your pancakes won’t be as fluffy. Ideally, you should stir the batter until the dry and wet ingredients are just incorporated, meaning mixing until the flour streaks disappear but leaving the pesky lumps.
To cook your pancakes, heat your flat griddle or skillet to medium heat and melt some butter before adding the batter. We recommend using a large cookie scoop or a 1/4 cup measure to estimate the amount of batter to add to your skillet. Flip your pancakes once the edges look dry and bubbles start forming and popping on the top surfaces. They should only need about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. If you notice them browning quickly, lower the heat a little.
Voilà! Delicious and fluffy pancakes to satisfy the whole family. From perennial favourites like sliced fruits and berries to a decadent serving of maple syrup, honey, and whipped cream, complement your meal with a variety of fantastic pancake toppings to round out a hearty breakfast.
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