Whole Grain Pancakes

Pancakes are one of the oldest types of foods in the world with many variations across cultures. This version of the American breakfast classic is packed with nutrients and can be prepped as a ready-to-go mix.

Ingredients:

Dry Pancake Mix

3 cups whole wheat flour
½ cup ground oatmeal
¼ cup ground flax seed
¼ cup cornmeal OR cornflour
¼ cup ground sorghum
4 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. baking powder
2½ tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
¼ tsp. nutmeg

Pancakes
½ cup milk
½ cup yogurt (plain or vanilla)
3 tbsp. applesauce
1 egg
1 cup dry pancake mix
1 tbsp. cooking oil

Optional garnishes: Maple syrup, jam, applesauce, Strawberry Rhubarb Compote, fresh fruit

Equipment:

Large bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Whisk
Large jar with lid
Rubber spatula
Skillet
Cooktop

Ingredients:

Dry Pancake Mix

3 cups whole wheat flour
½ cup ground oatmeal
¼ cup ground flax seed
¼ cup cornmeal OR cornflour
¼ cup ground sorghum
4 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. baking powder
2½ tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
¼ tsp. nutmeg

Pancakes
½ cup milk
½ cup yogurt (plain or vanilla)
3 tbsp. applesauce
1 egg
1 cup dry pancake mix
1 tbsp. cooking oil

Optional garnishes: Maple syrup, jam, applesauce, Strawberry Rhubarb Compote, fresh fruit

Equipment:

Large bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Whisk
Large jar with lid
Rubber spatula
Skillet
Cooktop

Directions:

  1. To make the Dry Pancake Mix, measure all the ingredients together in a large bowl and whisk well to combine. Store in a jar in the refrigerator or freezer to keep whole grains fresh.
  2. To make the Pancakes, whisk the milk, yogurt, applesauce, and egg together in a bowl until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in 1 cup of the dry pancake mix with a spatula. Mix just until combined.
  4. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Give the batter a stir and then measure ¼ cup per pancake into the skillet. Cook multiple pancakes in the skillet at a time if there is room.
  6. Cook each pancake for about 1-2 minutes or until the entire surface is covered with small bubbles. Then carefully flip each pancake with a spatula and cook the other side for about another minute, or until golden.
  7. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat with the rest of the batter, adjusting the heat if the pancakes are starting to burn.
  8. Serve with your favorite toppings.