Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes

I found this recipe over at 100 Days of Real Food. It's super easy and tastes much better than most whole wheat recipes out there. Even my extremely picky sister-in-law loved it. I've made two versions of this, banana and blueberry/banana. Both are delicious!

For a lighter, easier to digest version of this recipe; I highly recommend soaking your flour overnight.

To Soak Flour:

• 2 cups of whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup water per cup flour
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  
• Cover with a cloth and secure with a rubber band. To learn more about the benefits of soaking your flour, I highly recommend clicking on the following link .
  

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole-wheat flour
  
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon of fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed (optional)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 ¾ cups milk (I tend to use 1 cup of half and half and 3/4 cup water because we don't keep milk in our house)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted + butter for frying
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 100% pure maple syrup for serving
• I also like to add a splash of cinnamon for added flavor

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground flaxseed. Stir until well mixed and then make a well (hole) in the center of the bowl by spreading the flour mixture to the sides of the bowl.
   
2. Pour the honey, eggs, milk, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter into the well, then gradually whisk from the center outward until the ingredients are well combined but still a little lumpy. Do not over mix the batter.
   
3. Very gently fold in the mashed bananas (and/or other berries).
4. Preheat a non-stick or cast iron griddle (or sauté pan) over medium-high heat. Set electric griddles at 370 degrees F. Your cooking surface will be ready when a drop of water flicked onto the surface dances and evaporates instantly. Allow some butter to melt then ladle the pancake batter forming circles on the griddle or pan.
5. When the pancakes have begun to bubble in the center and the underside is golden brown, use your spatula to flip them. Cook until the 2nd side is golden brown, and then keep on a platter in a warm oven (200 degrees F) while you cook the remaining pancakes. Serve with warm maple syrup and a side of fruit. And freeze the leftovers for another day!