These spiced whole wheat pancakes are a tasty and healthy twist on traditional pancakes. Packed with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these pancakes are perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast or brunch. The whole wheat flour adds an extra dose of fiber and nutrients to start your day off right.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Maple syrup, fresh fruit, and nuts for serving
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, and nuts.
- Enjoy your spiced whole wheat pancakes!
Interesting Facts
Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients to these pancakes.
Applesauce replaces some of the oil for a healthier option.
Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg give these pancakes a cozy flavor.