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    Home » Breakfasts » Whole Wheat Pancake Recipe

    Whole Wheat Pancake Recipe

    Published: Jan 10, 2022 · Modified: Jan 10, 2022 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy whole wheat pancake recipe that uses healthy ingredients like whole wheat flour, wheat germ, ground flaxseed, and buttermilk to make fluffy pancakes that take less than 10 minutes to make!

    Stack of whole wheat pancakes topped with banana slices.

    These whole wheat buttermilk pancakes are tender pancakes that are a bit heartier than traditional buttermilk pancakes.

    They're made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, ground flaxseed, and wheat germ. The pancakes take less than 10 minutes to stir up, and in practically no time, you'll have stacks of delicious whole wheat pancakes!

    Best of all - they taste great!

    Ingredients for whole wheat pancakes in dishes.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    • Whole wheat flour - I use 100% whole wheat flour. White whole wheat flour will also work.
    • Toasted wheat germ - Wheat germ is commonly sold near the oatmeal in the grocery store.
    • Ground flaxseed
    • Granulated sugar - I use just a bit of sugar to balance out the batter. Feel free to omit the sugar if you prefer.
    • Buttermilk - I use low-fat buttermilk. You can also make a homemade buttermilk substitute.

    How to make whole wheat pancakes

    Dry ingredients for whole wheat pancakes in a glass mixing bowl.

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, wheat germ, flaxseed, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

    Wet ingredients on dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.

    Add the eggs, buttermilk, and oil to the dry ingredients.

    Whole wheat pancake batter in a glass mixing bowl.

    Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

    Cooking pancakes in a skillet.

    Working in batches, pour ¼ cup of batter onto a hot griddle or large skillet coated with cooking spray.

    Cook over medium-low heat until bubbles form on top. Flip and cook until the second side is golden brown.

    Repeat with remaining batter.

    Whole wheat pancakes cooling on a wire rack.

    How to freeze

    Cook the pancakes as-directed. Place the cooked pancakes on a wire cooling rack and let them cool to room temperature.

    Place the cooled pancakes in an airtight freezer-safe container. Place a layer of waxed paper between the layers.

    A fork taking a bite of whole wheat pancakes.

    How to reheat

    Microwave

    To microwave, place a couple of pancakes on a microwave-safe plate, and microwave until heated through, about 45-60 seconds.

    Oven

    To reheat the frozen pancakes, place pancakes on an ungreased sheet pan, and cover with foil. Warm in a preheated 375°F oven for about 6-10 minutes.

    Toaster oven

    To reheat in a toaster oven, warm pancakes in the microwave, following the directions above. Place pancakes in the toaster oven and warm through for about 2-3 minutes.

    A stack of whole wheat pancakes with banana slices and berries next to it.

    Serving suggestions

    The pancakes go well with maple syrup or fruit syrups. They are also great served with fruit preserves or honey.

    For a heartier breakfast, serve the pancakes spread with peanut butter or almond butter and top with sliced bananas or fresh berries.

    A stack of whole wheat pancakes with a bite missing.

    More pancake recipes!

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    Stack of whole wheat pancakes topped with banana slices.

    Whole Wheat Pancakes

    Delicious whole wheat pancakes that take less than 10 minutes to make!
    5 from 22 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Total Time: 9 minutes
    Servings: 24 pancakes
    Calories: 69kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Equipment

    • Pan

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • ¼ cup toasted wheat germ
    • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 large eggs
    • 3 ¼ cups buttermilk
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, combine the flour, wheat germ, flaxseed, sugar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
    • Add the eggs, buttermilk, and oil.
    • Whisk until just combined.
    • Pour ¼ cup batter onto a hot griddle coated with cooking spray; turn when bubbles form on top.
    • Cook until the second side is golden brown.

    Notes

    • Whole wheat flour - I use 100% whole wheat flour. White whole wheat flour will also work.
    • Toasted wheat germ - Wheat germ is commonly sold near the oatmeal in the grocery store.
    • Granulated sugar - I use just a bit of sugar to balance out the batter. Feel free to omit the sugar if you prefer.
    • Buttermilk - I use low-fat buttermilk. You can also make a buttermilk substitute with this recipe.
    • Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Beth

      May 06, 2022 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      I chucked my old buttermilk pancake recipe for this one. They were that good.

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 06, 2022 at 4:34 pm

        I'm glad you liked the pancakes!

        Reply
    2. Phyllis

      April 25, 2022 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      These pancakes are so good! I don’t feel guilty eating them.

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 26, 2022 at 9:35 am

        Good! I'm so glad that you like them!

        Reply
    3. Rose

      March 20, 2022 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      These pancakes are our family’s go to recipe. We don’t get hungry for several hours after eating them.

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 21, 2022 at 1:15 pm

        I'm so glad that your family likes the pancakes!

        Reply
    4. Sandy

      March 02, 2022 at 11:22 pm

      5 stars
      We had breakfast for supper and these little jewels were the stars. The pancakes exceeded our expectations. We’ll have them again.

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 03, 2022 at 9:14 am

        I'm glad that you liked them!

        Reply
    5. Carla

      February 26, 2022 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      These were so, so good. I’ll make them again.

      Reply
    6. Casey

      February 15, 2022 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      My batter was very thick and I didn’t think they would cook correctly. They were wonderful!

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 15, 2022 at 9:35 am

        Thank you! I'm glad that it worked out! You can also add a little more buttermilk if you'd like to thin the batter out.

        Reply
    7. Paula W

      February 14, 2022 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      So pleased with this recipe. I agree with other reviewers that they have a great texture.

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 14, 2022 at 12:24 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    8. Danielle

      February 12, 2022 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      All my kids ate them and didn’t realize I had used “healthy” ingredients. Score one for mom.

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 14, 2022 at 11:01 am

        I'm so glad that your family liked the pancakes!

        Reply
    9. Yvonne

      February 03, 2022 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      The whole wheat pancakes were so good. I left out the cinnamon, otherwise followed the recipe. Surprisingly tender!

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 03, 2022 at 9:46 pm

        Thank you! I'm glad that you liked them!

        Reply
    10. Paula L

      February 02, 2022 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      My family just enjoyed these pancakes. I feel like I’m giving them a great start with these.

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 03, 2022 at 9:43 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    11. Darlene

      January 27, 2022 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I’ve made these pancakes three times now. They have replaced my old stand by buttermilk pancake recipe.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 27, 2022 at 9:15 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    12. Barb B

      January 26, 2022 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and so tasty. I’ll be making them again.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 27, 2022 at 9:15 pm

        Thank you! I'm glad you liked the pancakes!

        Reply
      • Becky L

        February 11, 2022 at 10:45 pm

        5 stars
        Best whole wheat pancakes I’ve ever tried. Printed the recipe and stuck it in my recipe box.

        Reply
        • Kate

          February 12, 2022 at 8:33 pm

          Thank you!

          Reply
        • Charlotte

          April 06, 2022 at 6:01 pm

          5 stars
          Surprisingly good.

          Reply
          • Kate

            April 07, 2022 at 9:35 pm

            Thank you!

      • Carolyn

        February 14, 2022 at 8:19 am

        5 stars
        We had these pancakes for our Valentine’s Day brunch yesterday and liked them so much we had them for breakfast this morning. Great recipe!

        Reply
        • Kate

          February 14, 2022 at 11:01 am

          Thank you!

          Reply
          • Georgia

            March 18, 2022 at 10:03 pm

            5 stars
            I’m not much for reviewing a recipe, but I had to come back and compliment you on this recipe. They are great!

          • Kate

            March 19, 2022 at 10:44 pm

            Thank you!

    13. PJ

      January 24, 2022 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      What a shock, they were great.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 24, 2022 at 1:15 pm

        Thank you! I'm glad you liked them!

        Reply
    14. Fran

      January 21, 2022 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      Our new favorite pancake! We had them for breakfast this morning and they were hearty, but not dry like most whole wheat pancakes. Love how healthy they are. Taste great too.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 21, 2022 at 7:34 pm

        Thank you! I'm so glad to hear that!

        Reply
      • Karen

        January 23, 2022 at 9:51 pm

        5 stars
        I have to say these were the best whole wheat pancakes I’ve ever had.

        Reply
        • Kate

          January 24, 2022 at 1:15 pm

          Thank you!! I'm so glad to hear that!

          Reply
    15. Angie

      January 20, 2022 at 10:58 pm

      5 stars
      I love buttermilk pancakes and since this recipe is healthier than mine so I decided to try it. The pancakes were not dry! That had always been my complaint about whole wheat pancakes. I’ll be making these again.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 21, 2022 at 7:33 pm

        I'm so glad that you liked it!

        Reply
      • Lisa M.

        January 24, 2022 at 8:40 am

        5 stars
        We just finished breakfast and the whole wheat pancakes were a hit. Even my finicky eaters gobbled them up. They requested them again tomorrow morning.

        Reply
        • Kate

          January 24, 2022 at 1:15 pm

          Yay!! Glad they were a hit!

          Reply

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