Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes from Cooking Light

I'm trying to incorporate more whole grains into our diet - so when I saw this recipe for whole wheat buttermilk pancakes on Taking On Magazines one recipe at a time I had to try it (btw, Christiane is a scream - you have to visit her blog if you haven't already).  The recipe is from Cooking Light so I had a feeling it would be awesome - and it was!  These pancakes are healthy, light, and utterly delicious - quite possibly the best pancakes I've ever eaten.

Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

Printable Recipe

makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all purpose flour

• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk (see note below)

• 1 tablespoon canola oil

• 1 large egg

• 1 large egg white

• non-stick cooking spray

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, canola oil, and eggs; set aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients (except the non-stick cooking spray); add the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.

3. Preheat a griddle and spray with non-stick cooking spray over medium heat.

4. Ladle about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle.

5. When edges are set and tiny bubbles start to appear, flip and cook on second side until done.

Note

• Homemade buttermilk: For each cup of buttermilk needed, combine 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice with enough milk to equal one level cup.  Stir and wait 5-10 minutes until the milk begins to curdle and thicken slightly.  Use right away. 

adapted from Cooking Light's The New Way To Cook Light

Mini Crumb-Topped Sour Cream Banana Breads

This is a wonderful recipe that makes 10 mini loaves of cinnamon-laced, crumb-topped sour cream banana bread.  I love being able to pull one out of the freezer for a quick snack or gift.  I like to bake these in disposable foil pans so I don't have worry about my pans being returned.

Items used to make this recipe:

• baking spray https://amzn.to/3j0agXa

• mini foil loaf pans https://amzn.to/36mstJd

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Mini Crumb-Topped Sour Cream Banana Breads

makes 10 mini loaves (approx 5 1/2 x 3 1/4-inch)

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

Banana Bread:

• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• 3 cups white granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 6 ripe bananas, mashed

• 16 ounces sour cream

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

• 1 tablespoon baking soda

• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Topping:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

• pinch of salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300F and place rack in center.

2. Spray loaf pans with baking spray.

3. Make the crumb topping in a small bowl by combining the melted butter and cinnamon, then stir in the flour, brown sugar, and salt; stirring until clumps form. Set aside.

4. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs, bananas, sour cream, vanilla, and cinnamon.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

6. Stir the banana mixture and flour mixture together, just until combined.

7. Pour 1 cup of batter into each prepared mini loaf pan and sprinkle each with an equal amount of crumb topping.

8. Bake on center rack for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserting in the center comes out clean.

9. Loaves can be removed from the pan after cooling for 20 minutes. Cool completely before serving.