Healthy Pancakes
from kristineskitchenblog.comThese Healthy Pancakes are the best! I've tested this recipe time and again and it's our very favorite 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
