On holiday weekends I actually have time to make a breakfast other than scrambled eggs. Pancakes are a team effort around our house, because I always burn them. So I usually mix up the batter and then DH cooks them. I chose this recipe because I thought it would highlight the strawberry jam that I made last week.
After surfing the web I decided to use 100 Days of Real Food’s Whole-Wheat Banana Pancakes as my base. Except I ran out of whole wheat flour so I ended up using some buckwheat, too. I really like the addition.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 C whole wheat flour
- 1/2 C buckwheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- maple syrup or strawberry jam for topping
Directions:
- Sift together dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, mix together wet ingredients (except mashed banana and topping).
- Mix both bowls together, being careful not to overmix. There will still be some lumps. Fold in the bananas.
- Cook and enjoy!
The Verdict: As aforementioned, I LOVED the mix of buckwheat, banana, and strawberry jam. DH ate his with syrup on top. They are very filling (hint: do not make them as big as the photo. I could hardly eat one, even though it tasted really good.)
The addition of buckwheat is intriguing. I’m like you, I try to make nicer breakfasts on holidays and weekends. Except that in our home scrambled eggs are a nicer breakfast! Weekdays are usually cold cereal or toast! 🙂
The name of these alone had me sold! Fabulous! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
Wendy, did I mention I love that you cook with your husband? I thought of you last night as my husband finally put together our barbecue grill and did some cooking for the first time in a LONG time! The verdict for us was a hearty Yeee Haaa!~ I love the flavor of buckwheat in pancakes and when you can get the right balance so they are not too heavy then you got it right! I once tried a 100% buckwheat pancake…wayyyy tooo much! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely weekend morning recipe with us on the hearth and soul hop! Hugs! Alex
aw, yes, I love when couples cook together! It’s so intimate and makes cooking feel like less of a chore.
My toddler loves pancakes and to be honest, we’re getting sick of eating them. I think I will switch things up and try this recipe out. We need some pancake variety!!
Your pancakes look really good! I’ll have to try out your recipe! Thank you for sharing! 😀
This sounds so good! Definitely something you’d find at a unique breakfast restaurant. Looks amazing!
I often make the pancake batter because my dh isn’t very comfortable with alternative flours, but he always makes the pancakes and waffles. I think he is more patient than I am, I either flip them too soon or get involved with another task and burn them. We usually top our pancakes with homemade jam too. Thanks for sharing your recipe with the Hearth and soul Hop.
Yours recipe so great and pancakes most interesting to make it soon, thanks
farida
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I just discovered that I love buckwheat pancakes. Can’t wait to try these!
I’m feeling inspired to head to the grocery store for some buckwheat flour and bananas today!
Thank you for being a part of “A Little Birdie Told Me…” at Rook No. 17. Your recipes are always a delight!
Jenn