How can I improve the texture of my whole grain pancakes?

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I've been experimenting for a while with whole grain pancake recipes that I can make in a blender. This is the best variation I've come up with so far:

½ cup hard white wheat
1 cup rolled oats
1 ½ cups milk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt

Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed for 6 minutes. Cook on a 325° griddle.

I like the pancakes, but some of my kids complain about the texture. What can I do to make them lighter and fluffier? I don't want to significantly increase the fat or sugar. I don't want to significantly decrease the fiber or protein. Are there any good options within these parameters?

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Best Answer

Debbie's right about the gluten - overmixing is a reliable way to get tough pancakes.

I'm not sure what the best solution is within your process. By far the easiest thing would be simply to use wholegrain wheat flour, letting someone else do the grinding for you.

Failing that, I think you want to grind the grains up dry, and then it really won't take much mixing at all to eliminate clumps. That's going to require something other than a blender, though.



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How do you make whole grain pancakes?

Preparation
  • In a large bowl, mix together whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, oats, baking powder, salt and baking soda. ...
  • Heat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. ...
  • Add a little butter to the pan and let it melt. ...
  • Cook until bubbles form and start to burst, about 3 minutes.


    • Are whole wheat pancakes healthy?

    Although plain pancakes are a good source of vitamins and minerals, whole-wheat pancakes have higher levels of calcium, iron, phosphorus and riboflavin.

    Is whole wheat flour the same as whole grain flour?

    Both whole grain and whole wheat contain all three parts of the grain kernel \u2014 the bran, endosperm, and germ. However, whole wheat exclusively refers to wheat kernels, while whole grain includes other grains, such as barley, corn, and rye.

    What can I add to my pancake batter?

    Perk up boxed pancake mix by adding a dash of baking soda, lemon juice, vanilla and sugar. For maple flavor, add a small splash of maple syrup to the pancake batter. For a sweet-and-spicy touch, sprinkle some vanilla and cinnamon into the batter.


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    Answer 2

    Perhaps separate the egg whites, whip those whites until soft peaks form, then fold that into (perhaps a smaller portion of the) batter just before grilling?

    Answer 3

    Adding a mashed banana or a half cup of applesauce can help make them fluffier and more moist! It's definitely going to make them sweeter but the sugar from fruit is healthy!

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