Fluffy Pancake Recipe (Easy, Whole Wheat)

caitlinbrae — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:37:00 +0000

Make this easy fluffy pancake recipe from scratch. With just 7 ingredients and 20 minutes of time, you can have yourself a batch!

Why you’ll love this recipe

This fluffy pancake recipe is so easy to make!

It is made with white whole wheat flour for added nutrients and grains.

This recipe is made in one bowl.

Top your pancakes with your favorite add ons!

They make the perfect breakfast treat.

Additionally, try this healthier waffle recipe for another breakfast option!

Fluffy Pancake Recipe Ingredients

White whole wheat flour: This recipe is made from a majority of white whole wheat flour. White whole wheat flour adds some nutrients into these pancakes so you can feel good about eating them for breakfast.

Baking powder helps puff up these pancakes.

Egg acts as the binding agent.

Milk adds moisture and liquid. You can use whole milk, 2% milk, or any dairy free milk of choice!

Butter is the baking fat we are working with. Butter adds flavor, moisture, and softness.

Sugar adds sweetness. Feel free to use less sugar or omit all together if you don’t want sweet pancakes.

And lastly, vanilla extract adds the best flavor!

Lets talk about the texture and taste of this pancake recipe

These pancakes are slightly golden brown with crispy outsides and fluffy middles. Honestly, what else can we ask for in a pancake?! Lol!

They are slightly sweet making them the perfect breakfast treat. However, feel free to add or remove sugar depending on your sweetness level.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

I love using a pancake pan like this one because it makes the process so easy! The large flat surface makes it so easy to whip up a batch of pancakes. Typically, you can fit about four pancakes at a time.

Also, a large spatula is key! It makes it super easy to flip the pancakes while they are cooking.

A large mixing bowl is necessary to mix all the ingredients together.

Tip for making perfect pancakes

Here are a few tips to ensure you make delicious fluffy pancakes!

Firstly, don’t over mix. Some clumps in the batter are ok!

Secondly, let the batter sit. Letting the batter sit will result in lighter and fluffier pancakes. I like to let my batter sit while I heat up the pancake pan.

Grease your pan with butter, cooking spray, or oil! This will ensure the outsides of your pancakes have a light crisp! I like using butter or a little bit of refined coconut oil.

Let the eggs come to room temperature. This will allow the egg to mix nicely into the batter. Also, it won’t solidify the melted butter. If you forget this step, let your eggs sit in a bowl of warm water for ten minutes.

Lastly, warm the milk. Slightly warm the milk in the microwave for 15-20 second so it doesn’t solidify the melted butter. Or let it sit out a room temperature for ten minutes or so.

How to make a fluffy pancake recipe

What’s so great about pancakes is that they only require a few simple steps and ingredients that you probably have on hand. And they can be made in under 20 minutes! Just follow the few steps below to whip up this recipe.

Whisk the wet ingredients. In a large bowl whisk the egg, milk, butter and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and combined.

Fold in the dry ingredients: flour, sugar and baking powder. Don’t over mix! Some clumps in the batter are ok!

Let the batter sit. This step is key to fluffy pancakes! While your pancake pan heats up you can let you batter sit for about five minutes (the next step).

Preheat the pan. Preheat your pan on the stove over medium/low heat. And grease the pan with cooking spray, butter or oil. Adding butter or oil makes for crispy outsides!

Cook. You will likely have to cook in batches unless you have a large cook top! Flip the pancakes when the top starts to bubble and the bottom is a golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is gone.

Lastly, enjoy! Add all the toppings and enjoy!

What to serve with pancakes

Serve these whole wheat pancakes straight from the griddle and add your favorite toppings. Here are a few of my favorites below!

Fresh Berries. You can’t go wrong with some fresh blueberries, strawberries or blackberries.
Banana. Freshly sliced banana always pairs nicely with pancakes!
Maple Syrup. Mmmm! Add some some sweetness with pure maple syrup. I like using pure maple syrup as it doesn’t have any added ingredients or preservatives.
Butter. Add a sliver of butter on top and let it melt into the pancakes. This is totally optional but definitely recommend!
Peanut Butter. Any peanut butter lovers out there? Spread some peanut butter or any nut butter you like on top!

How to store

If you have left over pancakes, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. You can reheat them in the microwave until they warmed to your liking. And since they can be reheated they make the best meal prep breakfast! You can make a batch at the beginning of the week and reheat them for breakfast.

You can also freeze these pancakes! Simply freeze them in a freezer friendly container. I recommend putting pieces of parchment paper in between each pancake so they don’t stick together. You can thaw them at room temperature or defrost them in the microwave.

More delicious breakfast recipes

If you’re a breakfast lover like me, certainly give some of these other breakfast recipes a try!

Healthier Waffle Recipe

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Oat Flour Cranberry Muffins

Healthy Morning Glory Muffins

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Did you make this recipe

I hope you give this whole wheat pancake recipe a try! They make the perfect breakfast treat.

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