These Whole Wheat Pancakes are easy to make and perfect for a light and healthy breakfast! They are made with whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with maple syrup.
What is the difference between white flour and whole wheat flour?
White Flour: White flour is made by refining wheat grains to remove the bran and germ, leaving only the endosperm. This process involves removing the nutrient-rich outer layers of the grain, including the bran and germ, and results in a fine, white-colored flour.
Whole Wheat Flour: Whole wheat flour, on the other hand, is made by grinding the entire wheat kernel, including the bran, germ, and endosperm. This means it retains all the natural nutrients and fiber present in the wheat grain.
When looking for healthier options, whole wheat flour is generally the better choice.
How to make Whole Wheat Pancakes:
1. First, in a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together until combined. Next, add the egg, kefir, maple syrup and vanilla extract and whisk until the batter is just combined (be careful not to over-mix).
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat. Once the oil starts to sizzle, add scoops of about 1/3 cup of the pancake batter. Cover the pan, and cook the pancakes until bubbles begin to form and the bottoms of the pancakes are lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes.
3. Next, uncover and flip the pancakes with a spatula. Cover again and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden brown.
4. Finally, transfer the pancakes to a plate and continue making pancakes until the batter is gone.
These pancakes are so thick, soft, and fluffy, and the kefir and vanilla extract give them such a great flavor!
More Breakfast Recipes you will Enjoy!
Dark Chocolate Buckwheat Waffles
Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Berry Baked Oatmeal
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
If you try this recipe and like it, please leave your feedback in the comment section below, and don’t forget to rate it! Please also share it with your friends and family.
Finally, please FOLLOW “She Wants To Be Good” on FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM for all of my latest blog posts and recipes.
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups kefir
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Light olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together until combined. Add the egg, kefir, maple syrup and vanilla extract and whisk until the batter is just combined (be careful not to over-mix).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat. Once the oil starts to sizzle, add scoops of about 1/3 cup of the pancake batter. Cover the pan, and cook the pancakes until bubbles begin to form and the bottoms of the pancakes are lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Uncover and flip the pancakes with a spatula. Cover again and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Transfer the pancakes to a plate and continue making pancakes until the batter is gone.