{"id":67167,"date":"2021-03-27T19:45:01","date_gmt":"2021-03-27T18:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=67167"},"modified":"2024-09-12T12:57:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T10:57:39","slug":"healthy-pancakes-with-wholegrain-spelt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/healthy-pancakes-with-wholegrain-spelt\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Pancakes with Wholegrain Spelt"},"content":{"rendered":"

These healthy pancakes made with whole grain spelt, oat flour and buttermilk are simply delicious and full of good for you ingredients! A combination that helps keep you full much longer thanks to the fiber and protein. Extra bonus, they are kid-friendly!<\/p>\n

Healthy pancakes starts with the flour<\/h2>\n

Whole grain spelt flour is a great alternative to whole wheat flour. It has a sweet, nutty taste, is rich in protein and minerals, and is a good source of fibre that is easily digestible.<\/p>\n

All good reasons for incorporating it into baked goods where traditional flours are used. In this whole grain pancake recipe, I also use oat flour, which is similar to wheat flour except that it doesn’t contain any gluten. Together with whole grain spelt flour, which has a fragile gluten structure, these pancakes are a great choice for anyone who may have gluten sensitivities or is looking for a low-gluten pancake recipe.<\/p>\n

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Oat flour can be made at home<\/h2>\n

I recently discovered that you can now buy oat flour at some organic food stores. But for years I made it myself at home. It\u2019s easy. In mere seconds, you can grind oats into a fine flour-like texture using a high-powered blender. It\u2019s that simple. Or if you don\u2019t have a blender, you can simply soak oats in some of the buttermilk before proceeding with the rest of the recipe. 20 minutes is fine, or even overnight. Soaking oats overnight breaks down both the starches and phytic acid, which has the added benefit of improving the absorption of all the good-for-you minerals and fibre, and also promotes good gut health by feeding your microbiome.<\/p>\n

Speaking of gut health<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a bonus. Organic buttermilk with active cultures is a rich source of probiotics, which help build healthy bacteria in the digestive system. These healthy bacteria enhance digestion, aid in nutrition and immune function, and much much more. Though, be sure to look for a product that is not pasteurised to get these benefits. You should see lactic acid bacteria listed with the ingredients and it\u2019s sold in a glass rather than plastic container (e.g. Molkerei Schrozberg Demeter or fresh from the farmer\u2019s market). Or try making your own!<\/p>\n

So if you are looking for a new \u201cplease-the-family\u201d healthy pancake recipe, I think they may just like this one. They are wholesome, slightly nutty, perfectly sweet (with just a tiny bit of unrefined sugar), hearty and satisfying\u2026a recipe worth doubling up on!<\/p>\n

Looking for other pancake recipes?<\/h2>\n

Try one of these favourites:<\/p>\n