Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes

This delicious banana pancake recipe is made with whole wheat flour and honey, so it contains no refined carbohydrates and has a pleasantly nutty flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 255 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
• 2 large eggs, separated, divided
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 2 medium bananas, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ginger in a large bowl.

Step 2

Combine milk, egg yolks, melted butter, honey, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir into the flour mixture and mix briefly to form a lumpy batter.

Step 3

Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the pancake batter. Gently fold in bananas and walnuts.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, pour or scoop 1/4 cupfuls batter onto the hot surface and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.