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Make Ahead Whole Grain Einkorn Pancakes

by Alyona Demyanchuk Published October 10, 2025

5 from 1 vote
Time: 30 minutes
Yield:
30 pancakes

Make ahead Einkorn pancakes for Holiday brunches, camping trips, and busy mornings! This pancake mix recipe is made with 100% whole grains, is full of protein, and big on flavor! I love these light and fluffy whole wheat einkorn pancakes!

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Einkorn flour is more nutritious than modern wheats and doesn’t oxidize in pancakes like soft wheat flour does. You could make these pancakes with all-purpose einkorn flour, or grind your own Einkorn berries to make this pancake mix. I used the Whole Grain Einkorn Flour this time.

Einkorn Pancake Mix

As a busy mom, preparing meals in advance ensures that my family eats better. Making a homemade pancake mix from healthy grains really got my attention as I was eyeing prepared mixes from the store one day.

I thought, what a good idea it would be to have a healthier pancake mix on hand for the Holiday’s or those busy mornings when you still want to make your family a healthy breakfast but are short on time.

The convenience with a mix is that you just add the liquid, fat, and eggs. No, milling your flour at 6:00 am to wake up the children and you have minimal clean up.

Plus, my kids can even make breakfast from a pancake mix and if I have any unexpected guests for the night, I can be rest assured breakfast is taken care of.

I was later convinced that my thinking was a good idea, when my friend told me that she makes my feather light pancake mix for her camping trips. So, I developed a pancake mix from scratch to make it more healthier.

Einkorn Pancakes as Good as Sourdough Pancakes?

Surprisingly, these pancakes liken to fluffy sourdough pancakes! The thing about this recipe is, that there is no wait to eat fermented pancakes. The cultured buttermilk is already fermented so, you can stir it right into the flour mix. Now, if you did want to soak the grains to get in more probiotics, by all means go for it! These einkorn pancakes can be mixed together and refrigerated up to 8 hours in the fridge (sort of like overnight pancakes).

In this homemade pancake mix you’ll realize that the buttermilk (or in my case milk kefir) acts like the acidic ingredient that reacts to baking soda. This causes the pancakes to rise and become lighter and fluffier. Plus, cultured buttermilk imparts a tangy flavor, making a chewier pancake.

These are the pancakes you’ll want to make that are deliciously fluffy, crisp around the edges (if you use coconut oil), and that don’t require a sourdough starter.

Variations For This Einkorn Pancake Recipe

Einkorn flour pancakes don’t have to be boring! Although these have 100% whole grains, adding chocolate chips, protein powder, cocoa powder, and pumpkin puree are all great ways to add big flavor!

If adding frozen blueberries or chocolate chips don’t add them to the batter, they can discolor the pancake batter and make contact with the skillet, later sticking. Rather, sprinkle them over the uncooked side of the pancakes when cooking.
To make Pumpkin Einkorn pancakes add 1 cup of pumpkin puree, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 2 Tbsp brown sugar to the batter. Reduce the buttermilk by 1/2 cup to reach the desired consistency.
For protein pancakes, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to the batter. Or serve with peanut butter and bananas.
For chocolate pancakes, add 1/4 cup of dutch processed cocoa.

Mise en Place

Equipment:

Grain mill and Kitchen scale (if milling einkorn berries)
Large Stoneware Mixing Bowl
10-inch Cast-iron skillet
Measuring cups and spoons
Spatula turner
Wire whisk
Gallon-sized freezer bag

Ingredients:

Einkorn Whole Grain Flour– is what I used. It was already ground and makes this process a breeze. If you have einkorn berries then weigh them and run them through a grain mill to make the same amount of whole grain flour. The whole grain wheat flour is freshly stone milled and contains all the bran and germ.
Sucanat– is natural sugar cane that is perfect for baking!
Baking Soda- makes these rise and helps the pancakes become lighter and fluffier.
Salt- adds flavor.
Eggs- are added when preparing the mix, otherwise the pancake mix should be stored.
Fat- like palm fruit shortening is what I usually add however coconut oil melted or stiff will work.
Cultured Buttermilk or Kefir to activate the baking soda.

How To Make Pancake Mix at Home:

This recipe makes enough homemade mix for 3 breakfast meals. If you have a smaller family, you can probably stretch it to 6 breakfast meals as you would need to halve the dry mix when preparing the morning of. To make it:

You’ll need to combine and whisk together the dry ingredients, preferably in a large bowl.
Store the pancake mix in an air tight gallon-sized freezer bag. Label the bag with “Einkorn pancake mix” and include what ingredients you need to add like the “2 eggs, 1/4 cup shortening, and 2 1/2 cups buttermilk”.
Place the whole grain, Einkorn pancake mix into the freezer to preserve the nutrients in the whole grain flour and so that it doesn’t go rancid.

How To Make Einkorn Pancakes from the Homemade Mix:

Find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below. Let’s go over some of the basics:

To start, you’ll need to make a pancake mix from scratch as mentioned above. Don’t worry it’s super easy to make and you’ll have a few breakfast meals ready to be made ahead of time.
Whisk together the dry pancake ingredients (the Einkorn flour, Sucanat, baking soda, and salt). Place this in a gallon-sized freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months for optimal flavor.
Once you have the pancake mix made from scratch, scoop out 2 1/4 cups of the mix into a bowl. Add the wet ingredients (eggs, shortening or coconut oil, and buttermilk). Whisk well until you no longer see traces of flour, but don’t over mix. Set it aside.
Preheat a medium cast-iron skillet over medium heat and wait until it gets hot. Dollop a small amount of coconut oil onto the pan for crispier pancakes and ladle 1/2 cup of the prepared pancake mix into the skillet.
Once you see tiny bubbles around the edge, flip the pancake over and cook on the other side until it’s cooked through.
Transfer the pancake to a plate and finish cooking the rest of the pancakes, stacking them on top of each other on the plate.
Serve pancakes with a couple slices of good quality butter and pure maple syrup. Enjoy!

How To Store

Although it is nice to have a pancake mix in your pantry, it’s best to freeze it when using whole grain flour to make this mix. This is because freshly milled flour can go rancid. No worries, this can still be prepared from a cold mix when you need it, just use avocado oil so the fat doesn’t get too stiff.

Turn it Into a Waffle Mix:

Pull out the waffle maker to make delicious waffles without changing out the recipe! This recipe has plenty of fat to make them crisp and not stick to your waffle maker. Simply prepare as instructed and cook in a waffle iron.

Tips for Making Einkorn Pancakes

To get pancakes a little crispy, add a dollop of coconut oil to a cast-iron skillet before cooking.
To ensure the pancakes don’t stick, make sure to pre-heat the pan. A hot griddle or pan is a must before adding the pancakes.
Flip the pancake one time, that’s all it takes.
Cook the pancakes over a moderate medium/low heat. Cast-iron skillets produce more even heat and can tend to burn foods quickly. Don’t rush this process.
To make large pancakes use 1/2 cup batter. For smaller ones use 1/4 measuring cup.
Make it festive by using red vintage plates for Christmas or beautiful blue plates for a special brunch party.

More From Scratch Pancake Recipes:

Homemade pancakes are the best! Here is a collection of my favorite pancake recipes, whether you want to make wholesome whole grain flour at home or use flour from the store, I have recipes you can count on!

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