Sunday, April 25, 2010

More Than Whole Wheat Pancakes


My sister Lindsey and I have a huge distaste for store bought pancake mixes. We've always made buttermilk pancakes from scratch for our kids. They taste amazing. We know exactly what goes in them, and can pronounce every ingredient in them without a college degree.



Last year I had come across a whole wheat buttermilk pancake that was actually quite good. It was around the time of my Get Fit Challenge, and even though whole wheat is quite healthy, I felt I needed to adapt the recipe to make it fit in with the nutritional direction I was going in.


So I swapped out some ingredients with a few delicious ones I have fallen in love with. Agave Nectar has become my go to sweetener in place of honey for almost everything. It doesn't give a spike to your blood sugar like honey does, making it a great substitute if you are a diabetic.


Greek Yogurt has got to be just about the best thing ever created, and is an amazing swap for buttermilk in these pancakes. If you've never tried it before, you must. Rich and creamy, even the non-fat version will make you do a double take, making you wonder if you accidentally picked up a full fat version.



Now, I've never been one much to drown my pancakes in maple syrup. I prefer a simple dusting of powdered sugar and some orange marmalade...sometimes peanut butter. I just prefer the fresh taste of a fluffy home made pancake with a touch of sweetness- and fluffy these are, which can be difficult to come by in a whole wheat pancake.


It's unusual to find a whole wheat pancake that is not only nutritious, but delicious and kid friendly as well. This recipe may just find your kiddos waiting impatiently for theirs...



More Than Whole Wheat Pancakes


1 c whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 Tbs Agave Nectar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbs olive oil
1/2 c skim milk
1/2 c non fat Greek yogurt
2 eggs

In a small bowl blend together the whole wheat, baking powder, and kosher salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl whisk together the agave nectar, vanilla extract, olive oil, skim milk, Greek yogurt, and eggs.

Stir in the whole wheat mixture until just combined. Do not over mix.

Pour approximately 1/4 c batter onto medium hot non stick griddle, slightly buttered. When batter bubbles slightly and looks a little dry around the edges, flip and cook on other side until pancake has risen and is nicely browned.

Makes approximately 7 pancakes (4").

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8 comments:

Bethie said...

Those look fab! I posted pancakes, too. I am always looking for a good one and healthy as possible. I am learning to use Agave more. I like your daughter peeping over the counter, too cute.

♥peachkins♥ said...

I think I'm gonna try this recipe...

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Maria said...

I can't wait to try this recipe. Love the agave in there!

Barbara Bakes said...

I don't know why I haven't tried Greek yogurt yet. I need to get to the store and whip up some of these babies.

Stacey Snacks said...

I LOVE that picture of Tayler peeking over the counter!

RecipeGirl said...

Greek yogurt in pancakes... that's a new one for me. I'm loving that idea! Look at that little cutie peeking over the counter ;)

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My McDonald Meal said...

Yummy! From reading this post it sounded just like me. From the Greek yogurt all the way to powder sugar on my pancakes. We need to meet some day. Hope you are feeling better! Here's to a speady recovery.