Learn how easy it is to make pancakes from scratch with this easy recipe. They’re kid-friendly and freeze well. You can even mix the dry ingredients in advance to save time!

We are big fans of breakfast for any meal over here and pancakes are always a favorite. For a while I was buying Kodiak Cake Mix from Costco and that was fine, but this year I challenged myself to come up with a homemade whole wheat pancake recipe that all three of my kids would enjoy.

After several rounds of testing and tweaking we now have a new favorite homemade pancake recipe at our house that we wanted to share with you guys!

How To Make Pancakes From Scratch Step-by-Step

Making these pancakes is super simple. It just requires a few ingredients that you likely already have on hand. Here’s what you do:

In a small bowl, combine milk with a splash of vinegar to make buttermilk and let it sit.
In a large bowl, combine white whole wheat flour (or AP flour), baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
Add milk, egg, vanilla and melted butter and mix well.
Cook on a griddle.
If you want, you can add a couple scoops of protein powder – we use unflavored whey protein isolate from Promix and it mixes right in.

Homemade Whole Wheat Pancakes

Watch my four-year-old and I make these easy pancakes:

https://youtu.be/YwFz-8AsfK0

Here’s the recipe:

Easy Homemade Pancakes From Scratch Recipe

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Learn how easy it is to make pancakes from scratch with this easy recipe. They’re kid-friendly and freeze well. You can even mix the dry ingredients in advance to save time!

Author: Lindsay
Yield: serves 4

Ingredients

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2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 Tablespoon sugar
pinch of salt
1.75 cups buttermilk
3 Tablespoons melted butter
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
optional – 2 scoops protein (approx 1/2 cup)*

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine milk with a splash of vinegar to make buttermilk and let sit 5 min.
In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and protein if using.
Add buttermilk, melted butter, egg and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
Pour onto a buttered griddle and cook over medium heat.

Pancakes From Scratch FAQs

How can I make buttermilk without vinegar?

Try adding juice from half a lemon! You can also mix sour cream or plain Greek yogurt with some water to thin it down and use that as a substitute for buttermilk.

Can you freeze pancakes?

Yes! Let them cool completely, then lay flat on a baking sheet or tray and freeze for a couple hours. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag and store in the freezer. When you’re ready to use them, thaw in the fridge or microwave or even try popping them in the toaster.

Can I add mix-ins?

Yes! Try adding some blueberries (fresh or frozen), chocolate chips or sprinkles or even add things like pumpkin, cinnamon or mashed bananas

Can I make this a mix?

You can mix the dry ingredients ahead of time and keep in a glass jar. Then just dump in a bowl and add the wet ingredients when ready to cook.

What makes pancakes fluffy?

The leavening agents like baking soda and baking powder will help them rise. Be sure to cook the pancakes soon after mixing the batter for best results!

Learn how easy it is to make pancakes from scratch with this easy recipe. They're kid-friendly and freeze well. You can even mix the dry ingredients in advance to save time!

Need something to go with your pancakes?

Try these:

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–