Whole Grain Squash Pancakes

Adapted from twopeasandtheirpod.com

Whole Grain Buttermilk Squash Pancakes

Breakfast, brunch
Serves: 16 4-inch pancakes

Delicious, Whole Grain Squash Pancakes—This is one of my absolute favorite recipes for pancakes!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or white whole wheat)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing pan
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini or summer squash (squeezed out and then measured)
  • Maple syrup and butter, for serving

Instructions

1

In a large bowl mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, cinnamon, ground nutmeg (or pumpkin pie spice), brown sugar, and granulated sugar.

2

In a separate bowl mix together buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and grated zucchini/squash.

3

Combine the bowls and stir until just combined. Fold in the zucchini/squash.

4

Heat a pan to medium heat. Grease the pan with a bit of butter. Pour about a 1/4 cup of batter onto heated skillet; use the bottom of the measuring cup or a spoon to help the pancakes spread into about a 4" round. If the batter doesn't readily pour out of the measuring cup, add a little milk to loosen it.

5

Cook on medium-low until bottom of pancakes are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the underside.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or white whole wheat or 1-1 GF flour).
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing pan
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini or summer squash (squeezed out and then measured)
  • Maple syrup and butter, for serving

Instructions

  • Step 1–In a large bowl mix together:
    • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice
  • Step 2–In a separate bowl mix together:
    • 2 cups buttermilk
    • 3 tablespoons butter, melted (melt the butter in the skillet you’ll use for cooking)
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup grated zucchini or summer squash (squeeze it out a little with your hands and then measure it)
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • Step 3–Combine the two bowls and stir until just combined.
  • Step 4–Heat a griddle, non-stick skillet, or cast iron pan over medium heat. Spread a thin film of butter onto the pan (or just use the residue butter from when it was melted).
  • Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the heated skillet; use the bottom of the measuring cup or a spoon to help the pancakes spread into about a 4″ round. If the batter is so thick it won’t pour out of the measuring cup, add a little milk to loosen it.
  • Cook on medium-low until the bottom of the pancakes are golden brown, about 1 minute (I often cover the pan to ensure the middle gets cooked as well). Flip and cook, uncovered, until browned on the underside.
Servings 16.0
calories 128 
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 30 mg
Sodium 166 mg
Potassium 77 mg
Total Carbohydrate 21 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 4 g

Rating: 5 out of 5.

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