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Spelt Flax Pancakes with Cinnamon, Vanilla Orange Zest

May 9, 2013 by Angela Roberts 10 Comments

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Healthy Pancakes with Spelt & Flax from Spinach TIger

My inspiration for healthy spelt and flax pancakes with cinnamon and orange zest comes from my favorite french dessert, Crepes Suzette, only this is a little healthier.

Orange zest is powerful and pleasurable and a little goes a long way in waking up a recipe, especially when paired with vanilla or cinnamon. Sometimes just to have a nice smell in the kitchen, I’ll boil water and add in orange slices, vanilla and a cinnamon stick and then let it simmer on the stove.

Spelt and Flax Pancakes are so healthy and fluffy.

This is a little different than the banana honey spelt pancake  and or the strawberry spelt pancake.  Those pancakes used apple sauce instead of fat and cook differently. These spelt and flax pancakes  makes a fluffier pancake, but not dense or heavy.

I used milled flax seeds (which are ground up flax seeds) which is a fiber and nutrition booster. Everyone knows by now flax seeds are high in omega 3 fatty acids, but there are many benefits.  I use them in smoothies, and yogurt.

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The batter is thick and may seem odd for pancakes, and it almost seems like they aren’t going to cook. Cooking pancakes is always tricky for most people.  I used a cast iron griddle with hardly any fat. I used a paper towel to glisten oil in the seasoned pan and that’s it. I was patient. These pancakes don’t bubble up the way thinner battered pancakes do, but take a look at the edges to see when they are ready to turn. I started with a medium high heat, but quickly turned to a low heat because cast iron retains heat so well.

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The flavors are amazing, as you smell  and taste the orange and cinnamon gathered in a fluffy textured pancake. We used plain maple syrup and an added dash of orange zest. I made two batches right in a row and every single pancake disappeared before lunch.  I have a feeling that these are going to be my most requested pancake in the future.

Spelt and Flax Pancakes from Spinach Tiger

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Healthy Spelt and Flax Pancakes with Cinnamon, Vanilla and Orange Zest

Spelt and Flax come together with awesome orange cinnamon flavor for a healthy pancake. Adapted from the recipe from brand, Flax USA.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Angela Roberts

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup organic milled flax seed
  • 1 cup spelt flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons sugar I used sucanat
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or avocado oil

Instructions

  • Mix the dry ingredients together in one bowl. Mix in orange zest.
  • Mix egg, buttermilk, oil, vanilla in another bowl.
  • Pour the liquid into the dry ingredients. Mix. Batter will be thick.
  • Heat a griddle or seasoned cast iron pan on medium heat. Use a paper towel to wipe on some oil. There should be no oil puddling.
  • Cook pancakes, turning the heat down. Turn when edges appear cooked. You might have to do a practice pancake to see how your stove and pan work with this batter.
  • Serve with additional orange zest and maple syrup.

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Comments

  1. Margaret says

    May 10, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    I have spelt flour in the pantry and never think to use it. I will now. These look so tasty.

    Reply
    • angela says

      May 11, 2013 at 7:31 am

      Margaret,
      I do hope you try. I’ve done a lot with spelt lately, and I’m enjoying it.

      Reply
  2. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    May 10, 2013 at 3:10 am

    I was just thinking about Crepes Suzette when I saw the title and I think my mouth automatically started drooling as I love that dessert. I’d love this for breakfast, lunch or dinner 😉

    Reply
    • angela says

      May 11, 2013 at 7:30 am

      Lorraine, Crepes Suzette. I would walk a lot of miles to get get. Yum but on healthier days, these are great.

      Reply
  3. Lynda - TasteFood says

    May 9, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    These sound simply fantastic. I love the grains and the zest and, well, everything!

    Reply
    • angela says

      May 11, 2013 at 7:30 am

      Yes, Lynda, the zest adds that touch.

      Reply
  4. Monet says

    May 9, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    I have been eating pancakes non-stop during my pregnancy, so I’m always looking for a new and healthy recipe. These look perfect! Thank you for sharing. I’m glad I found your blog today!

    Reply
    • angela says

      May 11, 2013 at 7:29 am

      Hi Monet
      Welcome and congratulations on your pregnancy. I hope you do both enjoy.

      Reply
  5. Lora says

    May 9, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    Gorgeous. Healthy. Pancakes. Wow.

    Reply

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