Last Updated on August 30, 2021 by Chef Mireille
Banana Blueberry Multi Grain Pancakes are made with 100% whole grains. Delicious and healthy for breakfast or weekend brunch.
Although I have jumped onto the sourdough train make everything with my sourdough starter including pancakes and waffles, not everyone has the patience for sourdough or always has the time. So here is a pancake recipe that is 100% whole grain and full of delicious spices. Filled with both bananas and blueberries, this is a healthy whole grain pancake that’s a fiber filled way to start the day.
Because of the high sugar content in syrup that we usually eat pancakes with, they often get a bad rap. However, compared to many common American breakfast items, pancakes are a relatively healthy option, especially made this way with whole grains and lots of fruit.
Quinoa Flour
It is not necessary to look for quinoa flour in the supermarket. I made my own by simply buzzing whole quinoa in the blender. Then pass it through a sieve just in case a few remained whole and you have quinoa flour.
IN THE MAKING – HOW TO MAKE BANANA BLUEBERRY MULTI GRAIN PANCAKES
Just perfect for a weekend brunch!
These fiber filled pancakes will fill you up until lunch for sure!
Who can resist a bite?
Banana Blueberry Multi-Grain Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup quinoa flour
- 1/2 cup rye flour
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
- 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 very ripe mashed bananas
- 1 egg
- 2 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/3 cup blueberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flax seed, flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, mace and sugar.
- In a small bowl, beat egg. Add vanilla and bananas. Mix well. Add buttermilk. Whisk well until thoroughly combined.
- Add to dry ingredients and mix well.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold in blueberries.
- Heat a skillet and spray with non stick spray. Use about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and cook on medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Place on paper towel lined plate to absorb any excess grease.
- Serve with syrup and butter, if desired.
Nutrition
Don’t bananas and blueberries make such an awesome combination? Try these Banana Blueberry Crepes. They also are a fabulous option for a weekend brunch menu!
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This is a nutrient packed pancakes. I like the fact that banana is sneaked in without a trace, and also like the addition of ginger. Interesting list of ingredients and pancakes look so good with all that syrup and sneaked in fruits.
thank you – this is a pancake breakfast with virtually no guilt 🙂
Your whole wheat pancakes are a nice nutritious alternative. Rye, Quinoa and flaxseed is nice flavor combination.
thanks and what’s great is no one will guess they are all whole grain and just dig into a delicious plate of pancakes!
This is such a healthy one with all the mutli grains. The blueberry must have given a nice taste to it. Loved it.
thank you and yes these are both healthy and delicious
These pancakes surely look so filling and wholesome!..though we don’t prefer sweet breakfast, this is surely an exception I can make..
here in America many breakfast are sweet – not that it’s a good thing but these are delicious for a treat once in a while!
Wow what an amazing recipe this is. My kids love pancakes and I make 2-3 different types and this one would be a healthy addition to the list.
I am sure they will love this version also!
The multigrain flours in the pancakes adds so many nutrients and fiber. It surely is a wonderful way to start the day with these pancakes.
thanks yes these are both healthy and delicious!
I make pan cakes with oats and whole wheat, but now I will definitely add some ground quinoa also to the mix. And Mireille, it feels so good to get back to blogging :-).
yes I love using the homemade quinoa flour – adding both protein and fiber!
With the multigrain flour and fruits, this is such a healthy hearty breakfast for sure. Looks absolutely wonderful Mir.
thanks – yes extra fiber and protein to start the day is great and who can say no to these!!!
We love pancakes in our home and these multi grain pancakes sound so nutritious and delicious. I would love to try this recipe some time soon for the kids.
My little one is a pancake fan and would love to grab them of the screen. The pictures look very tempting, Mir. I am sure we won’t miss the egg in these pancakes.
yes with the mashed banana they are very soft regardless