whole wheat oatmeal flaxseed pancakes

Pontiac, IL
Updated on Feb 28, 2019

My husband loves pancakes and waffles. I wanted to make something a bit healthier. I came across a pancake recipe that he wouldn't have eaten with the ingredients in it, so I deleted those and added some others and ended up with this. We love them and so do my guests. Flax seeds are not only healthy, but they also taste great! I use pure maple syrup on mine because anything else masks the wonderful flavor of the pancakes. The recipe can be halved or doubled. I sent this recipe in to "Cooking for Two" and it was published in Fall 2008.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Looking to lighten up your morning breakfast? Give these no-guilt pancakes a try. With whole grains, flaxseed, and just a hint of sugar, this easy pancake recipe makes you feel like you're starting the day right. The batter is sticky and a bit thick but don't let that fool you. The pancakes turn out light and tender. Drizzle with honey or real maple syrup for an amazing breakfast.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup old-fashioned or quick oatmeal
  • 2 tablespoons whole flaxseeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
  • 1 large egg, separated
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar or raw sugar
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make whole wheat oatmeal flaxseed pancakes

Test Kitchen Tips
Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup for equal-sized pancakes. Then use the back of a spoon to spread the batter out a little. Set your griddle to 325 (or stove to a medium-heat) so the batter has plenty of time to cook the grains all the way through.
  • Dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
    Step 1
    Mix dry ingredients.
  • Adding wet ingredients to the bowl.
    Step 2
    Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients except for egg white.
  • Whipping egg whites until fluffy.
    Step 3
    Whip egg white until fluffy.
  • Folding egg whites into the batter.
    Step 4
    Fold into batter.
  • Cooking the pancakes on a griddle.
    Step 5
    Cook on a hot griddle on both sides until deep golden brown. Yield (8) 4-inch pancakes

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Category: Flatbreads
Category: Pancakes
Keyword: #pancake
Keyword: #oatmeal
Keyword: #flaxseed
Collection: Breakfast In Bed
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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