Nothing shouts weekend than homemade pancakes. These Easy Fluffy Pancakes are incredibly tasty and satisfying. Made with whole wheat flour and reduced in sugar, this is one recipe you need in your repertoire.
Are these Pancakes Healthy?
Well, it depends on your definition of “healthy.” For me, incorporating treats as part of a healthy balanced diet is healthy. Finding ways to boost the nutrition profile of recipes you enjoy – more often – is also healthy. For instance, these pancakes are full of goodness; I used whole wheat flour instead of white refined flour to boost the fiber content. There’s also banana to help reduce added sugar, and milk which is a great source of calcium and protein (depending on the milk you use).
You can also make simple swaps – to make these pancakes suitable to your diet. Here are some ideas:
- Swap the sugar for a natural sweetener or sugar of choice. You could omit the added sugar altogether try adding date puree instead.
- You can swap dairy milk for any nut milk or even coconut milk
- You can swap the sunflower oil with any flavorless oil
- You can use apple puree instead of banana for a change of flavor and sweetness
How to Make Pancakes Extra Fluffy?
Baking powder and eggs help the pancakes rise and become extra light and fluffy. I whisk the egg white with an electric mixer until stiff peaks and fold it into the batter. It creates a super light texture and gives you the best fluffy pancakes!
How to Make Easy Fluffy Pancakes in 5 Easy Steps
- In a medium bowl, mix the dry ingredients and set aside
- Separate the egg white and yolk. In an electric mixer, whisk the egg white, until you achieve stiff consistency. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Clean the mixer and add milk, vanilla, oil and egg yolk and mix well on medium speed
- Combine the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until well combined
- Add mashed banana and egg white to the mixture. Using a spatula, fold in gently. Take your time as you want to ensure everything is mixed well. This is what makes these pancakes so fluffy.
Why Are My Pancakes Flat?
The main rising agent in pancakes is baking powder so if you skip it or if your baking powder is stale (out of date) your pancakes probably won’t rise. You also have to make sure you don’t put in too much or they will rise quickly then sink.
Also, two other important tips are to make sure the batter isn’t too thin and do not over-mix the batter. This can often result in flat pancakes.
Topping Ideas
You can top your pancakes with whatever you like – the variations are endless. Here are some ideas you might like to try:
- Fresh Fruit: slices of banana, fresh oranges, pineapple or mango make delicious toppings.
- Berries: fresh blueberries, strawberries, raspberries or blackberries.
- Whipped Cream: fresh whipped cream would work great as a special treat or for a dairy free version why not try coconut cream. I love coconut cream!
- Nuts & Seeds: hazelnuts and cashews work really well, as would pumpkin seeds or chia seeds alongside other toppings for a delicious protein boost.
- Nut Butter: from almond butter, peanut butter and even pistachio butter, you’ll have a super delicious topping alongside some fresh fruit. A balance of textures is always a great idea!
More Healthy Breakfast Recipes You Might Like:
- Chia Peach Green Smoothie
- Superfood Green Smoothie Bowl
- Caffeine-Free Chai Latte
- Easy Golden Milk Turmeric Coffee
Have you tried my Easy Fluffy Pancakes before? For me, the toppings are like icing on a cake, I’d love to know, what are your favourite pancake toppings? Leave me a comment below!
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Easy Fluffy Pancakes | Reduced Sugar, Whole Wheat Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup wholewheat flour
- 2 tbsp sugar or sweetener of choice
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk cow's or other milk of choice
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 banana ripe, mashed
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the dry ingredients and set aside
- Separate the egg white and yolk. In a electric mixer, whisk the egg white, until it's a stiff consistency. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Clean the mixer and add milk, vanilla, oil and egg yolk and mix well on medium speed
- Combine the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until well combined
- Add mashed banana and egg white to the mixture and using a spatula, fold in gently. Take your time as you want to ensure everything is mixed well. This is what makes these pancakes so fluffy
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