100% Whole Wheat Pancakes

Since switching over almost completely to whole, fresh-ground grains using our WonderMill, I am starting to become addicted to pancakes.

I’ve always been fond of pancakes, but the flavor you get from the fresh-ground grain is amazing and so satisfying! I never dreamed that 100% whole wheat pancakes could be so good.

This recipe is simple to make, and you can turn this into a low-fat version easily by substituting low-fat milk and cooking oil (instead of butter on the griddle or pan.) The recipe has no oil or butter in it otherwise, making it a good option if you are trying to limit fats.

The cinnamon gives them an amazing flavor, (and cinnamon is a fat-burning food, too!)

100% Whole Wheat Pancakes

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (I used hard red, but you could also use soft white)
  • 4 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • butter for griddle or frying pan
  • update: I have started to add in about 2/3 cup quick oats to make these pancakes even heartier…try it out!

Directions:

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Add wet ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix well with a spoon until there are no more dry spots; do not over-mix.

Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Lightly spray oil to coat and pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter. When the bubbles settle and the edges begin to set, flip the pancakes. Repeat with the remainder of the batter.

Makes approximately 14 pancakes.

adapted from a recipe on skinnytaste.com

This recipe post won in our Grain Mill Wagon 2012 October Contest, see results here.

About Mama Chocolate

Johanna is the happy mother to two daughters and another little one due in August. She and her husband live out in the sticks of Oregon's Willamette Valley, where they raise sheep and chickens, and are striving to live a simply, deliberately, and enjoy the life that God has given them.

She blogs at Mama Chocolate, where you will find tips for eating healthy, living deliberately and occasional reviews and giveaways.

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