Heart-Healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes
Heart-Healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes are tender inside with lightly crisp edges, offering a warm nuttiness from flax and sunflower seeds and gentle sweetness from raisins. The whole wheat base gives a satisfying, hearty bite that feels wholesome without being heavy. Perfect for a relaxed weekend breakfast or a nourishing weekday start, they pair well with fresh fruit or a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Heart-Healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 76
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Grind flax seeds in a blender until you have about 4 tablespoons of ground flax seeds. Move them to a large mixing bowl and stir in the milk. Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract; set aside.
- 2
Sift the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt into a separate bowl. Add this to the milk mixture and mix just until combined. Stir the raisins and sunflower seeds into the batter. If needed, thin the batter with a little milk; it should be slightly thick.
- 3
Preheat a griddle to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease with cooking spray. Drop 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges look dry, 1 1/2 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is browned, 1 1/2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Calories 225.29 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 7.93 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 36.73 g 13%
- Total Fat 6.27 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.84 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 1.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 66.35 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 6.29 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 11.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 81.74 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 315.09 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 48.86 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Heart Healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes is an American breakfast recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Powder, Brown Sugar, Cooking Spray, and Raisin. Each serving provides about 225.29 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Heart-Healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes?
- It is an American pancake recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for breakfast.
- What is Heart-Healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Powder, Brown Sugar, Cooking Spray, Raisin, Salt. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Heart-Healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Heart-Healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 225.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Heart-Healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Heart-Healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes healthy?
- Heart-Healthy Whole Wheat Pancakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 225.29 calories and 7.93 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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