Light and fluffy pancakes are a Sunday morning staple and these homemade Whole Wheat Pancakes are higher in fibre and lower in sugar. Sunday morning pancakes just got a little bit healthier!
Pancakes are a classic breakfast favourite, but they often get a bad rap for being an indulgence rather than a nutritious start to the day. Enter whole wheat pancakes: a healthier twist, thanks to the whole wheat flour, on the traditional stack that doesn’t skimp on flavour.
We have made batches and batches of these pancakes over the years and we never get bored of them. They are so simple to make, have a nice nutty texture to them from the whole wheat flour, and make the perfect base to hundreds of amazing topping options.
Looking for more healthy breakfast recipes? Why not try our quick Cottage Cheese Bowls, simple Greek Yogurt Chia Pudding or protein packed Sheet Pan Eggs?
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Whole Wheat Pancakes Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Whole wheat flour - This makes the pancakes higher in fibre compared to using white flour. It does have more of a dense flavour, so if you don't love that as much, you can use white whole wheat flour.
- Sweetener - We used stevia, but you could swap this for caster sugar if you prefer.
- Baking powder and soda - This helps to make the whole wheat pancakes nice and fluffy. Make sure they haven't been open for longer than 6 months, otherwise they won't work.
- Egg - Use a medium size egg.
- Yogurt - We used plain fat free yogurt.
More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.
How To Make Whole Wheat Pancakes - Step By Step
- Step 1: Combine all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- Step 2: Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl.
- Step 3: Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Step 4: Heat a couple of sprays of oil or some butter to a frying pan and pour in some mixture. Spread it round to desired consistency. Once the mixture starts to bubble (about 1 minute), flip the pancake over and cook for a further minute.
- Step 5: Serve with toppings of your choice.
Healthy Pancake Toppings
Let’s talk about whole wheat flour pancake toppings here. The whole wheat pancakes themselves are pretty healthy with using whole wheat flour and swapping to a sugar alternative, but the toppings are where they can easily get unhealthy.
When we order pancakes at a breakfast restaurant, they usually come loaded with full-fat whipped cream, drowned in syrup and a token berry on top!
But at home we want to keep them lighter, as we have pancakes every weekend. We topped these with some reduced fat squirty cream (but you could use 0% Greek yogurt), a little maple syrup and a tonne berries. Berries are a must when it comes to pancakes in my opinion.
Extra Tips
- You can easily add different flavours to this whole wheat pancake recipe. Add cocoa powder if you want a chocolate taste or a little orange juice and zest if you want something citrusy.
- Give these pancakes a little extra texture by mixing some blueberries or chocolate chips into the mixture.
- The options for toppings are endless. We love berries and a little syrup, but why not try some chunks of apple, or even banana and peanut butter?
- To freeze these pancakes, just place a sheet of baking paper (wax paper) between each pancake and stack. Wrap the stack in foil and then place the stack in a freezer bag. They are best then used within about a month.
- If you are reading this from the UK, then these are the thick America style pancakes, and not our thin crêpe style pancakes. The batter is too thick for that and whole wheat flour doesn’t tend to work as well for those. So let’s take the lead from our friends across the pond and dig into a thick stack of pancakes for breakfast.
- These pancakes are a little dense, as they use 100% whole wheat flour. If that isn't to your taste, then you can use half and half with white flour to lighten it up a bit.
Frequently Asked Questions
These pancakes are great for batch cooking, as they freeze really well. To freeze them, just place a sheet of baking paper (wax paper) between each pancake and stack. Wrap the stack in foil and then place the stack in a freezer bag. They are best then used within about a month.
Yes, you can prepare the batter the night before and store it in the refrigerator. Give it a good stir before using, as it may thicken overnight.
Yes, you can!
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Recipe
Wholewheat Pancakes
Ingredients
- 125 g (1 cups) Whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoon Granulated stevia
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon - (optional, but really tasty)
- 300 ml (1.25 cups) Skimmed milk
- 1 Egg
- 70 ml (0.25 cups) 0% Natural yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine 125 g Whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoon Granulated stevia, 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda, 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder and 1 teaspoon Cinnamon together in a bowl .
- Add 300 ml Skimmed milk, 1 Egg, 70 ml 0% Natural yogurt and 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Heat a couple of sprays of oil or some butter to a frying pan and pour in some mixture. Spread it round to desired consistency.
- Once the mixture starts to bubble (about 1 minute), flip the pancake over. Use a spatula if you aren't confident but I prefer to flip it in the air!
- Serve with toppings of your choice
Recipe Tips
- You can easily add different flavours to these whole wheat pancakes. Add cocoa powder if you want a chocolate taste or a little orange juice and zest if you want something citrusy.
- Give these pancakes a little extra texture by mixing some blueberries or chocolate chips in to the mixture.
- The options for toppings are endless. We love berries and a little syrup, but why not try some chunks of apple, or even banana and peanut butter?
- To freeze these pancakes, just place a sheet of baking paper (wax paper) between each pancake and stack. Wrap the stack in foil and then place the stack in a freezer bag. They are best then used within about a month.
- If you are reading this from the UK, then these are the thick America style pancakes, and not our thin crepe style pancakes. The batter is too thick for that and whole wheat flour doesn’t tend to work as well for those. So let’s take the lead from our friends across the pond and dig in to a thick stack of pancakes for breakfast.
- These pancakes are a little dense, as they use 100% whole wheat flour. If that isn't to your taste, then you can use half and half with white flour to lighten it up a bit.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Kelly Anthony says
A great classic turned into healthy. Love the freezer tip too! Thanks for sharing.
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
Those pancakes look so delicious, the perfect breakfast option! Might have to make them this weekend.
Valentina says
Totally, pancakes should taste like dessert or breakfast! These look so tasty and the berries are so pretty!
Jessica Formicola says
I'd love to start my day with a stack of these!
Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says
I love making pancakes with white whole wheat flour. These look really good! The cinnamon and yogurt are nice touches.
Daniela says
I love your suggestions for healthy toppings. My favorite one is Greek yogurt like you suggest, but I whip it with some maple syrup to make it extra fluffy and light.
Pam Greer says
I love healthy pancakes!! These sound really good with the whole wheat and the berries!
Tina says
Could you easily adapt these to put blueberries or chocolate chips in them?
Alice says
Pancakes always go down well with my boys for breakfast. It would be nice to give them ones that weren’t full of sugar. Love all the berries on top too.
Alyssa | Flaxseeds & Fairytales says
I love this healthy, low-sugar take on traditional pancakes. These look absolutely scrumptious! Love the fruit on top! :)
Jenni LeBaron says
Pancakes are such a great way to start the weekend out, especially when they have tasty berries on top!
Tara says
Definitely perfect for weekend mornings! I hadn't heard of this sweetener before. Will definitely look into it. I love that the pancakes can be frozen for later.
Danielle says
These look so tasty, especially with the addition of the fresh berries!
Ricky says
looks amazing, ive only ha d a quick look so i may have missed it but do you have any high protein pancake recipes? every time ive tried to make them out of protein powder they tend to taste gritty.
Lana says
Just wondered if this would work with white flour as that's all I have; I realise this won't be as healthy but I never normally eat pancakes, just seemed a nice recipe to try.
Great website, am looking around it at the moment for ideas. I went from 16st 2 and am hovering around 12st 11 (am 5ft 11) so going to try lose a little bit more. I follow Weight Watchers & do a lot of exercise, but want to try curb my sweet tooth!
Thanks,
Lana x
HHHAdmin says
Hello,
Yes - this will work with white flour. Like you say, it won't be as healthy, but as long as you choose the right toppings, it still doesn't have to be "bad". Well done on your weight loss!
Curbing my sweet tooth was the hardest part, that is why I make healthy alternatives, so I don't feel like I am missing out.
Thanks for looking round
Dannii :)