Einkorn Pancakes

Einkorn pancakes are a staple in our breakfast meals. If my kids had it their way, these delicious, warm, buttery, and high in nutrition (because of the einkorn flour) pancakes would be on the menu every day! They love them and I don’t worry if they eat them regularly since they are healthier than pancakes made with other flours!

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I stole a tradition from my little sister. She has nine beautiful children! So, when I started having children in my late 20s, I had already watched and learned many wonderful things from how she did life as a busy mom.

One thing I loved was that she made birthday pancakes in the shape of the number that little one was turning on their birthday.

I love celebrating my family members birthdays

I enjoy decorating and making yummy food to celebrate the life that God blessed me with! It is always a joyous time seeing my little one grinning from ear to ear. Especially when they wake up and see the house decorated in the theme of their choice, and a birthday cake made to fit the theme. I get so excited!

So of course, to start the day off right I adopted and made my own einkorn pancake tradition, shaping pancakes into their number and taking their pictures – all of them LOVE this and now expect it on their special day!

Does it matter what flour you use for pancakes?

For our home we have found that einkorn flour is not only a healthier option in general, it also tastes amazing in everything we use it in. It has the rich buttery almost nutty flavor that is desirable in a flour, yet it also contains the nutrient dense benefits without tasting like whole wheat grains.

When using all-purpose einkorn flour for this pancake recipe, it will have a slightly fluffer end result. You can substitute whole wheat einkorn flour. Instead you will need to reduce the amount in grams to 480 grams of the whole wheat einkorn.

Is einkorn flour healthy?

YES! Einkorn is such a wonderful ancient grain and heirloom wheat. It has not been hybridized like modern wheat which means that it has less gluten that has shown to be more digestible. Many that are gluten intolerant or sensitive can handle this wheat. When compared to modern wheat, it has more bioavailable nutrients that are easy to digest. It is easier to digest and very filling because it contains more protein.

We have been using this wonderful grain for years. I love the flavor of it and how it doesn’t upset my family’s tummies. The benefits of using einkorn goes into greater detail about why einkorn is so healthy and how it is superior to other grains.

Can I substitute einkorn flour for regular flour?

Einkorn can be tricky in some recipes and the flour to liquid ratios can be a bit challenging at times. While some recipes work with a 1:1 replacement, others take some tweaking and shifting to get the right outcome.

When working with einkorn, it is best to weigh the einkorn flour. This is why all my einkorn recipes show measurements in grams. This also eliminates more dirty dishes since you’ll be pouring them directly into your mixing bowl – who wouldn’t appreciate that!

If you don’t want to experiment with einkorn flour substitutions on your own, then it’s best to follow an einkorn recipe that has already been tested. This will save you time and resources.

What to avoid when making einkorn pancakes

• You want to avoid overmixing the batter. Overmixing einkorn flour can cause the dough to become too sticky as it activates the weaker gluten strands.
• For a fluffy and light consistency, allow the pancake to cook all the way before flipping it. If you flip too often, it will be flat and dense.

How to make einkorn pancakes

Simple ingredients for einkorn pancakes

• Einkorn Flour
• Baking Powder – aluminum-free
• Baking Soda
• Eggs – farm fresh and room temperature is what I use
• Milk or buttermilk – we like to use raw milk
• Butter for greasing the pan

You may notice that I don’t add sugar in the pancake mix. This is because it really isn’t necessary for the end product to turn out great! If you are like us and adding syrup, honey, or even berries, then you don’t need the sugar in the batter.

If you are eating them plain and want them to be a little sweeter, then you could add 2 Tbsp of sugar to the batter, but my kids and I can assure you, it is unnecessary!

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Steps for making einkorn pancakes are so easy!

1. In a regular mixing bowl or your standing mixer bowl, place all your dry ingredients in.
2. Mix with a fork or on low speed just to get the dry ingredients combined.
3. Next, add your eggs and milk and mix on low to medium speed until it is fully combined.
4. Moving to the stove top, set your heat to medium heat.
5. I like to use a 1/4 cup measuring cup and scoop them onto the pan.
6. Once bubbles begin to appear on the dough side (and before those cute little bubbles pop), I flip the pancake and let it cook for 30-45 seconds.
7. Remove from heat and onto a plate!

Toppings for Einkorn Pancakes

• Butter
• Whipped cream
• Honey
• Syrup
• Berries
• Bananas
• My personal favorite: Peanut butter!

You may think that last one is crazy, but I learned it from my dad as a little kid, and it is the ONLY way to eat pancakes at home for me! So, consider giving it a try next time you make pancakes!

Tips and Suggestions

• If you are new to using einkorn flour, this is an easy and fun recipe that will turn out great!
• I like to double that batter and make a huge batch. Then I freeze the cooled off pancakes between parchment paper squares. This is great for meal prep on weekends or for days that you just don’t want to, or don’t have the time to make breakfast but want something homemade.
• If you make extra and store them in the fridge, I recommend not storing them in the fridge for more than 3-4 days in a sealed container.
• The best and cleanest way to reheat leftover pancakes is in your toaster!

Can I make this einkorn pancake recipe dairy free?

Yes, you can substitute your dairy-free milk for the milk. You can even use water in place of the milk for this recipe. To substitute the butter, you can use coconut oil instead.

Let me know in the comments below how your pancakes turned out and what toppings your family put on pancakes!

My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:

Proverbs 24:13

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