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Healthy Pancake Recipe

Start your day with these fluffy, nutritious pancakes that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes:
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ or powdered milk or cornmeal or bran
  • 1/4 cup buckwheat flour or potato flour or oat flour or coconut flour
  • 3/4 cup dry pancake mix store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup milk any type, including almond or soy milk
  • 1 egg acts as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for fluffiness
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil adds moisture
  • as needed water to adjust batter consistency
  • to serve butter and maple syrup or whipped cream and strawberries

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, wheat germ (or your choice of optional ingredients), and the dry pancake mix. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, olive oil, and water. Start with 1/4 cup of water and adjust as needed for desired batter consistency.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay!
  4. Preheat your non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. If it’s not non-stick, add a little butter or olive oil to prevent sticking.
  5. Once the skillet is hot, pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
  6. Serve your pancakes warm, topped with butter and maple syrup, or go for a lighter option with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Enjoy your healthy treat!

Notes

  • For fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest for about 10 minutes before cooking.
  • Adjust the thickness of the batter by adding more water if it’s too thick.
  • Don’t flip the pancakes too early; wait for bubbles to form on the surface.
  • Use a ladle for pouring batter if you want perfectly round pancakes.