Lisa's 100 Whole Grain and Kid Friendly Pancakes

Start your mornings with "Lisa's 100 Whole Grain and Kid Friendly Pancakes"—a wholesome twist on a breakfast favorite that's perfect for the whole family! These fluffy pancakes are made entirely with whole wheat flour, providing a hearty dose of fiber and nutrients while remaining light and tender. Sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup or honey, and infused with a hint of cinnamon, they’re as flavorful as they are nutritious. A quick homemade buttermilk substitute and versatile optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or fresh blueberries make this recipe both easy to customize and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, these pancakes are a healthy, kid-approved way to kick off the day, especially when topped with fresh fruit or a drizzle of syrup. Perfect for busy mornings or a leisurely weekend brunch, they strike the ideal balance between wholesome and indulgent.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1.25 cups Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
• 0.5 cups Optional mix-ins (e.g., chocolate chips, blueberries)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 2

In a large measuring cup or small bowl, mix the milk and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice). Let sit for 5 minutes to create a buttermilk substitute.

Step 3

To the milk mixture, add the egg, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and melted butter. Whisk until fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are fine.

Step 5

If using optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or blueberries, fold them into the batter gently.

Step 6

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking spray if needed.

Step 7

Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side, until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 9

Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining batter.

Step 10

Serve pancakes warm with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(759.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1799.8

Total Fat 72.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 305.6mg	0%
Sodium 2418.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 251.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 88.8g
Protein 49.0g	0%

Vitamin D 195.8IU	0%
Calcium 569.0mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1579.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.1%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 54.3%