Anytime I am in Wisconsin visiting my family there are a few meals I beg my Mom and Dad to make me. Most of them are Middle Eastern dishes and other childhood favorites, and then there are these pancakes. For as long as I can remember, my Mama has been making her signature whole grain pancakes for her girls whenever we’re all visiting. I think they are the fluffiest most delicious things in the whole world and I am so excited to share the recipe with you.
My Mom is a bit of a health nut, so don’t be surprised when I tell you that these are actually pretty good for you. The batter consists of ground oats, cornmeal and whole wheat flour, which means these puppies are super filling. When I asked her for the recipe, she gave me very vague instructions saying she just eyeballs it and they always turn out. Well- I’m a recipe-loving-girl so I practiced these a few times to get the right quantities. This weekend though, I’d have to say I nailed it. These would make you proud Mom!
At Mama’s house, we eat these topped with sliced bananas and pecans. I didn’t have any fancy toppings around so I just topped these with a pat of butter and lots of pure maple syrup. Isn’t it amazing how tasting certain things remind you strongly of your childhood? Well after a few bites of these, all I could imagine was sitting around the table with my whole family on a Sunday morning with a stack of these. Enjoy!
- ½ cup oats (can be quick or steel cut or whatever you have)
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1½ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- butter for the pan
- In a food processor, mix the dry ingredients until the everything is finely ground. In a large bowl, whisk in the buttermilk, egg and oil until well combined.
- Heat your griddle/skillet over medium heat and coat the pan with butter.
- Using a ¼ cup measurer, scoop batter onto heated griddle and wait for bubbles to form and pop on each pancake.
- After a few minutes, lift edge slightly to make sure it's browned and then flip it. Repeat with the rest of the batter. Serve with fruit, nuts, syrup or whatever you like.
Adapted from my Mama’s semi-famous recipe :)
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These sound so yummy! Buttermilk pancakes are the only pancakes in my opinion!
Bookish at Breakfast says
This look so good!!
James McGrath says
Ohhhhh yeah! Look awesome! I had crunchy granola pancakes this weekend, they could have only been better if they had been wholegrain. These look YUM!
Baker Momma says
They look amazing sweetie – now you can make them for me next time!!! xoxo
Anne says
WISCONSIN? That’s where I live-in Minocqua, what city are you from? Small world! These pancakes look awesome! anne
Audra says
Yes! I grew up in Greendale- (suburb of Milwaukee) :)
Audra says
You are the cutest Mom :) thanks for sharing your recipe!
Georgia The Comfort of Cooking says
There’s nothing better than a big, fluffy stack of pancakes for breakfast and these look to die for, Audra! Love the addition of oats and cornmeal, too. I’ve got to try these for myself. Have a great week!
Cassie @ Bake Your Day says
These look like the most perfect pancakes. Nothing like your mom’s best recipes to start the morning. Love these!
Daisy says
These look great :) my mum never made me pancakes sighhh…and i like how your mum uses oats and wholewheat flour it makes them so healthy :D
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
These look amazing! I’m always looking for healthy breakfast options (that don’t seem healthy :P) these definitely fit the bill! Family recipes are the best-but I have the same problem as you, a lot of the ones I have handed down have extremely vague instructions-but I need recipes! Lol, so-like you-I always test until it’s right, then write it down.
Erin says
Gorgeous pancakes! I love all the healthy stuff in there, less guilt is always good!
Angela Siler says
Multigrain and whole grain pancakes are my favorite! I will definitely have to give these a try the next time I have a major pancake craving, maybe with some berries thrown in!
Becca Looney says
I like filling pancake. It means that if I eat them for lunch (which is when I usually eat pancakes because I don’t eat them for breakfast) I wont be eating the entire batch just to feel full :P
These look amazing!
Elizabeth says
I love using buttermilk in pancakes and waffles!
sally says
i’m always on the hunt for new, healthy pancake recipes! these look absolutely perfect.
Samantha Haddow says
I would love to see how this batter does in the waffle iron! I’m a little obsessed with breakfast foods and waffles as of recently…
Jay @ LocalFood.me says
Love the cornmeal!
Hayley says
These look delicious! a combination of some of my favorite ingredients!
You are a little vague in your recipe about which type of oats to use, and I’m curious to know exactly which type of oats you used in perfecting this recipe …I’m planning to make these tomorrow morning and my pantry has the two extremes (instant and steel cut), so I want to use the closest approximation. Thanks!
Audra says
Hey Hayley! I used Quaker Quick Oats, but I really think the “non instant” ones would be OK too! Good luck! :)
Emily @ Life on Food says
These look delicious. I love seeing a stack of pancakes on my plate Sunday morning.
Ravienomnoms says
I love buttermilk pancakes. They are my absolute favorite!
Mi Vida en un Dulce says
My daughter loves to make pancakes, she has a recipe that makes all the time. I will show your…or your mother’s…as I found it so healthy. I like to bake multigrain products for me and of course, for my family.
Kiri W. says
Oh wow! These look like they have the perfect consistency, and it’s amazing how good they look for you! Kudos to your mom, and I am bookmarking this one :)
Katie {EpicureanMom.com} says
These look so fluffy and delicious!!! I love the oats and cornmeal!
Lucie (Thursday Night Dinner) says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE pankcakes.
Carolyn says
Now those are some perfect looking pancakes!
Grubarazzi says
Aww, such a sweet post and those pancakes look so moist!
Erin says
I love going home and having my dad cook his signature dishes. One of which is his pancakes! These looks great too.
Krissy's Creations says
I LOVE a good multigrain cupcake! I especially love that you got this “recipe” from your mom. Those are always the best :)
Amalia Pagura says
Wow what a beautiful stack of pancakes! They look fluffy and delicious! I love that your mom has the dry ingredients all combined and stored away for some quick pancakes whenever a craving hits, I never thought of doing that. Great recipe and congrats on your CBS segment, even if it was cut down, that’s a huge accomplishment :)
Me And My Sweets says
WOW! I can’t wait to try this recipe, sounds delicious and at least somewhat healthy:-) Great post!
Samantha says
I think instant would give you a smoother pancake, as Audra suggested, but I’ve tried steel cut in another pancake recipe. I found the trick is letting the batter sit for about half and hour for the oats to soften…or pre-soak the oats in a very very scant amount of water, usually just enough to moisten them
jkjeeps says
I Love the idea of making a large dry batch. When you go to make the cakes, how much dry mix do you use?
TK says
These are delicious!!