Wholesome Complete Wheat Banana Pancakes

These fluffy and flavorful entire wheat banana pancakes are made with naturally candy ripe bananas, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and hearty entire wheat flour. Put together a double batch and preserve half within the freezer for busy mornings.

I initially revealed this recipe in 2014.

One reader, Nicole, commented: “So scrumptious my husband couldn’t imagine they had been entire wheat flour! I added semi-sweet chocolate chips to entice my kiddos. They had been so moist and fluffy! I’m glad I doubled the batch! ★★★★★”

Do you like waffles or pancakes? It’s a tough alternative, particularly when crispy/fluffy home made buttermilk waffles are up for debate. However these entire wheat banana pancakes current fairly the competitors. I make a giant batch sometimes to freeze and preserve readily available for busy weekday mornings. They’re a best choice for “breakfast for dinner” nights, too!

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Why You’ll Love These

• Made with healthful entire wheat flour, however nonetheless mild and fluffy (the identical might be stated for my entire wheat waffles recipe)
• Filled with protein because of eggs, Greek yogurt, and milk
• Pure sweetness from ripe bananas
• Scrumptious taste banana bread lovers will adore
• Fast and straightforward to make
• Scrumptious with a wide range of toppings

Serve the pancakes with sliced bananas on high, a drizzle of pure maple syrup, nut butter, jam, honey, raspberry sauce, strawberry sauce, whipped cream, or yogurt. Or simply take pleasure in them plain, they’re truthfully scrumptious all on their very own!

Elements to Use & Why:

1. Complete Wheat Flour: Complete wheat flour gives a hearty entire grain base for these banana pancakes.
2. Salt, Cinnamon, & Vanilla Extract: Every provides taste. Cinnamon + banana + vanilla is such a scrumptious combo—you’ll find it irresistible in banana bread and these banana muffins, too.
3. Baking Powder: Baking powder helps the pancakes rise and get good and fluffy.
4. Egg: Binds the batter collectively.
5. Milk: Any milk (dairy or nondairy) works.
6. Coconut Oil: The recipe requires a bit little bit of melted coconut oil, however you may substitute vegetable oil or melted butter when you want.
7. Banana: Can’t have banana pancakes with out bananas! Mash up a super-ripe, brown-spotted banana for all that incredible pure sweetness.
8. Brown Sugar: Brown sugar provides taste and moisture whereas sweetening the pancakes. You don’t want a lot as a result of a bit goes a great distance. Be happy to substitute coconut sugar, or maple syrup like I take advantage of in common entire wheat pancakes.
9. Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt provides moisture and protein. I usually use nonfat plain Greek yogurt, however common (non-Greek) yogurt, one other fats share, nondairy, or vanilla-flavored will work simply effective.

What I really like most about home made pancakes (apart from their superb texture and taste) is the simple prep. Mixing up the batter takes only a couple minutes. Whisk the dry substances in 1 bowl, whisk collectively the moist substances in one other, then pour moist into dry and whisk collectively to mix.

I like to make use of a giant mixing bowl with a pour spout. Makes pouring the batter onto the pan/griddle a lot simpler.

5 Suggestions for Making the Finest Complete Wheat Banana Pancakes

1. Don’t Over-Combine: Just a few lumps are OK! If you happen to combine an excessive amount of, the gluten from the flour will begin to develop, leading to dense, chewy—and even rubbery—pancakes. Combine till simply mixed.
2. Recent Is Finest: Don’t make the batter upfront. Whereas all of us love a great prep-the-night-before breakfast recipe, like this breakfast casserole, the baking powder prompts as quickly because it’s moist, and its effectiveness lessens over time. Thankfully, whisking up pancake batter is fast and straightforward.
3. Give It a Relaxation: The batter ought to sit for a couple of minutes. Whereas your pan or griddle is heating, let the batter sit, which can permit it to thicken up, making for thicker, fluffier pancakes.
4. Use the Correct Pan: A griddle pan is greatest for cooking pancakes, however when you don’t have one, use your widest, shallowest skillet/pan. You need a thick-bottomed pan to forestall burning.
5. Don’t Flip Too Early—Look ahead to Holes: Many pancake recipes instruct you to flip if you see bubbles forming on the floor, however you’re truly on the lookout for holes. Your entire wheat pancakes are able to flip when the bubbles are popping, forming little holes within the floor. Cook dinner till the sides look set and also you discover holes within the pancake’s floor across the border, about 2 minutes.

If serving these pancakes as a part of a giant brunch, they plate properly with recent fruit, eggs, quiche, frittata or breakfast egg muffins, bagel breakfast casserole, baked oatmeal, or ham and potato casserole. And for much more inspiration, see my full listing of 30+ wholesome breakfast recipes.

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