Whole Wheat Pancakes

Whole Wheat Pancakes made with oats, whole wheat flour, and skim milk are a healthy and filling way to start your day. Paired with some fresh fruit, they’ll keep you full for hours.

It’s time to get a few holiday pounds off and I’m switching out my favorite Buttermilk Pancakes for these healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes. This is a recipe that I’ve enjoyed making for several years. I ripped it out of a magazine but can’t remember which one. Think it was Clean Eating.

These Whole Wheat Pancakes are a little different than the pancakes you are probably used to, but they are oh so filling. I really like to pair them with fresh fruit and either a little drizzle or pure maple syrup or sugar-free syrup. There’s nothing light and fluffy about these pancakes, but they still feel like a real treat. Due to the whole wheat flour and some oats, they are dense and hearty.

Because they are so dense, those bubbles you are used to seeing that let you know it is time to flip the pancakes probably won’t happen. You’ll have to take a peak at the underside and flip them when the bottoms are lightly browned. Then you’ll probably want to turn the heat down some. Because these are thick pancakes and they are low in fat, it can be a little tricky to get the center cooked without burning the outside. It just takes a little patience. Which is hard when you are ready to dig into a stack of hot pancakes. 🙂

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