Healthy Pancakes
from kristineskitchenblog.comThese Healthy Pancakes are the best! I've tested this recipe time and again and it's our go-to healthy pancake recipe. The pancakes are light and fluffy and have delicious flavor.
Servings: 14 pancakes
Calories: 108kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 ¼ cups milk whole milk is best in this recipe
- 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the butter and set it aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, milk, honey and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Whisk in the melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk until just incorporated. It's ok if a few lumps remain; try not to over-mix. The batter will be thick, but avoid adding more milk or your pancakes may turn out flat rather than light and fluffy.
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Scoop batter by scant ¼ cup onto the heated griddle. Cook on the first side until bubbles begin to form and the bottom side of the pancakes are lightly brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until the second side is browned, about 2 minutes more. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200 degree oven while you cook the rest of the pancakes.
Notes
- I recommend using white whole wheat flour in these pancakes. White whole wheat is made from a different kind of wheat berry and has a lighter color and a more mild flavor than regular whole wheat.
- You can add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients for extra flavor.
- Pancakes keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let cool completely and then freeze in a zip-top plastic bag or other airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
