Whole wheat banana pancakes that don’t taste like they’re made from whole wheat! They’re soft and fluffy, sweetened with the natural sugars from the banana and a touch of brown sugar. These pancakes will give you a strong start to your day!
I made these banana pancakes very small (about 2″ in diameter) for fun. It seemed like a cute idea that you could eat A LOT of pancakes and the kids were amused by the novelty of it. You can stack them like what you see in pictures and actually eat them all!
The secret to making fluffy pancakes with whole wheat flour
These healthy whole wheat banana pancakes are made with whole wheat flour instead of white flour. Usually baked goods made with whole wheat flour are denser and the texture is firmer versus white flour. But with these pancakes, I used baking soda instead of baking powder which is stronger. The result is much fluffier than when I tried it with the same amount of baking powder. Just note that with baking soda, you need a something acidic to activate it like buttermilk, milk, yogurt, brown sugar, vinegar, etc.
Whole wheat flour health benefits
Compared to white flour, whole wheat flour has more health benefits. Whole wheat flour is rich in B vitamins, riboflavin and folate. It also has more iron, calcium, protein than white flour.
Why are bananas good for you?
Contains fiber which promotes regularity and digestive health
High in folate and antioxidants such as vitamin C
Rich in potassium which can help manage blood pressure
Whole wheat banana pancakes that don’t taste like they’re made from whole wheat! They’re soft and fluffy, sweetened with the natural sugars from the banana and a touch of brown sugar. These pancakes will give you a strong start to your day!
