Honey Whole Wheat Pancakes

These Honey Whole Wheat Pancakes are a bit more healthy than regular pancakes, but they're no less delicious. Made with honey, Greek yogurt, and whole wheat flour, they make breakfast absolutely awesome.

As I transition from the mother phase to the crone phase of my life, I've definitely experienced moments of grief as my body changes and settles into a less fertile phase. And while my energy is lower, my body is bigger, and my skin is saggier, my mind is just as active as ever, and my drive to create a more awesome and delicious world has only increased.

Deliciousness is still my number one objective when I sit down to eat, but these days, I'm looking for things that are delicious and a bit more nourishing on occasion. I'm open to swapping out some ingredients to make things a tiny bit more healthy. Have I stopped eating cheese and chocolate? Absolutely not. I'm exploring adding more nourishing things into my diet without losing any of the things that make me feel awesome. So when something can be both outrageously tasty and slightly better for me body, I'm starting to get really excited.

What makes these Honey Whole Wheat Pancakes so awesome?

Honey Whole Wheat Pancakes are not exactly health food, but compared to my classic buttermilk pancakes, they have a few upgrades that make them a bit more friendly for my body. Made with honey, Greek yogurt, and whole wheat flour, these have a more natural sweetness, and a bit more protein and fiber. But most importantly, they're absolutely delicious.

Of course, I'm still serving mine with butter and honey or maple syrup, but you could also add in berries or chopped nuts if you really want to amp up the healthy vibes. Cook up a side of turkey bacon or chicken sausages if that's your jam. These pancakes are definitely all about making your tastebuds sing. They just happen to be a bit more healthy than other versions.

Magical Properties of Honey

This amber elixir is full of magick. Its sweetness makes any spell more attractive. A honey jar spell is an ideal way to draw something into your life with an irresistible allure. Because it's made by bees, honey also has a strong connection to the spirit realm. Use it in spells for healing, wisdom, hard work, abundance, fertility, and sensuality. Hone is ruled by the sun and the lement of air. (Source: Moon, Magic, Mixology by Julia Halina Hadas)

For more on the magical properties of the ingredients in this recipe, check the Kitchen Magick page.

Ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make these pancakes. The full details can be found in the recipe card below.

• Whole wheat flour - plain or pastry whole wheat flour is best, but whole wheat bread flour will work in a pinch. Just be gentle when you're mixing.
• Baking powder
• Baking soda - aka bicarbonate of soda
• Ground cinnamon
• Salt
• Milk - whatever you have in your fridge
• Greek yogurt - or other thick yogurt
• Egg
• Honey
• Vanilla extract

Tips for making Honey Whole Wheat Pancakes

We're following a basic method here. Start by mixing all your dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Then in a separate container, mix all your wet ingredients. Be sure to whisk them thoroughly before adding them to the dry goods. And because we're working with sticky honey, you'll definitely want to use a rubber spatula to scrape out the wet ingredients thoroughly. Stir those together gently until just combined. A few lumps are fine. Especially with whole wheat flour, overmixing will lead to tough pancakes.

Make sure your griddle or skillet is preheated before beginning to ladle in your pancake mix. Cook them on the first side until the edges just start to set, then give them a quick and decisive flip. The second side won't take quite as long to cook. These are most awesome served immediately, but you can keep them warm in a low oven if you prefer to serve them all at once. Put them on the table with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

I know you're absolutely gonna love these Honey Whole Wheat Pancakes. The extra dash of healthiness is just a bonus. They're awesome no matter what.

Looking for more awesome pancake recipes? Try these fruity Raspberry Pancakes or some sweet and savoury Bacon Pancakes.

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Recipe adapted from Seriously Delish by Jessica Merchant.