Life has come to a place where I’m left with cups and cups of leftover whey liquid from making Instant Pot yogurt, particularly Greek yogurt. I have discarded first few batches but then a true Ukrainian in me told me to stop.
I’m convinced that the best pancakes are made with buttermilk or whey liquid, not milk. Sorry but there is just no replacement for the fluffy end result when acid meets baking soda. That’s just how Ukraine makes pancakes.
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Let me present you healthy pancakes with whole wheat flour and yogurt whey. But don’t you worry if your Instant Pot is still in the box (the bigger question is why is it still there when there are so many healthy Instant Pot recipes) – you can use store-bought buttermilk in place of whey.
I do promise you these will be the most tasty, moist and fluffy healthy pancakes you have ever tried! They will become a staple in your house kids will be asking for on the weekend.
How to Make Healthy Pancakes
- In a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs. Add yogurt whey or buttermilk, oil, maple syrup, salt, baking soda and powder, whisk really well. Add flour and whisk gently until combined and no lumps.
- Preheat non-stick griddle on medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Using 1/4 cup measuring cup pour batter in rounds and cook for about 5 minutes or until bubbles appear on top.
- Flip and cook another minute or so. Serve hot with berries, maple syrup etc.
You can cut recipe in half but why would you if you are already at it?! Freeze some healthy pancakes for kids, they love them! And “ah” yes I used lots of avocado oil and maple syrup because my recipe is basically a double recipe.
It’s all healthy, don’t worry.
Healthy Pancakes
The most tasty and fluffy healthy pancakes recipe in the world made with whole wheat flour and buttermilk or leftover yogurt whey (hi, Instant Pot yogurt). Your kids will love these!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 38 pancakes
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, large
- 4 cups leftover yogurt whey or buttermilk
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 4 tsp baking powder, aluminum free
- 5 cups whole wheat flour
- Cooking spray (I use Misto)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs. Add yogurt whey or buttermilk, oil, maple syrup, salt, baking soda and powder, whisk really well. Add flour and whisk gently until combined and no lumps.
- Preheat non-stick griddle on medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Using 1/4 cup measuring cup pour batter in rounds and cook for about 5 minutes or until bubbles appear on top. Flip and cook another minute or so. Serve hot with berries, maple syrup etc.
Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating in the comments.
Pancakes are not my favorite food. But when my daughter and her family came to visit they wanted pancakes. She made them and I was delighted. They’re light and flavorful AND they are healthy for us, as well. Thank you for the recipe.
★★★★★
Aw, best compliment I could receive is form the entire family. You are welcome, Joyce!
Oh my, there was nothing left from a ginormous batch of these healthy pancakes over the weekend. Thank you so much for this recipe!
★★★★★