Whole Wheat Pancakes from Scratch

4.9
(22)
20 Reviews
7 Photos

If you have whole wheat pancakes instead of white flour ones, are you allowed an extra piece of bacon? Probably. Or just start your morning off hearty and healthy with these easy whole wheat pancakes.

Submitted by ChefTony
Updated on March 11, 2025
7
7
7
7
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ½ cup wheat germ

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 3 cups buttermilk

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Spread wheat germ over a baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then transfer wheat germ to a large bowl.

  4. Stir flour, baking soda, and salt into wheat germ. Beat buttermilk, eggs, and oil in another bowl until smooth; pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir until batter is just blended.

  5. Heat griddle over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, about 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter.

48 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264 Calories
7g Fat
40g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 559mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 168mg 13%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 455mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You’ll Also Love

Whole Wheat Pancake Mix
128 Ratings
Quick and Easy Pumpkin Pancakes
7 Ratings
Orange Pancakes on a plate with an orange twist
Orange Pancakes
6 Ratings
Whole Grain Banana Pancakes
42 Ratings
Tasty Protein Pancakes
1 Rating
100% Whole Wheat Pancakes
221 Ratings
Spiced Whole Wheat Pancakes
2 Ratings
Quick and Yummy Blender Pancakes
11 Ratings
Rice Pancakes
25 Ratings
Amaranth Pancakes
3 Ratings
Whole Grain Spelt and Flax Seed Pancakes - Got Berries?
3 Ratings
Best Buckwheat Pancakes
145 Ratings
Fluffy Keto Pancakes
69 Ratings
close up on a stack of buckwheat pancakes topped with butter, syrup and fresh raspberries
Buckwheat Pancakes
208 Ratings
Almond Flour Paleo Pancakes
24 Ratings
close up view of a stack of Almond Flour Pancakes with butter, and pancakes on a fork
Amazing Almond Flour Pancakes (Gluten-Free and Paleo-Friendly)
114 Ratings