Name: German Pancakes Made with Sprouted Wheat
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: ½ cup sprouted wheat flour (or all-purpose flour); ½ cup milk (or water or milk alternative almond milk, coconut milk, etc); ½ teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 2 tablespoon butter

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These light, yet filling German pancakes made with healthy sprouted wheat flour are so delicious, you'll find yourself on cloud nine with no regrets.

German pancake served on a plate with berry compote — *This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here.*

There are some mornings when you just want something a little bit different for breakfast. Soaked oatmeal is our usual, which I love. (Try cinnamon & spice, peaches & cream or make your own flavors!) However, it is nice to have something special now and again. This is a perfect recipe for one of those days. It's simple, it's delicious and it's good for ya!

But pancakes don't have to be for breakfast only... We are one of those families that cook A LOT for dinner and have leftovers for lunch every day, but once in a while there isn't enough left over for everyone. German pancakes are one of my few go-to lunches for those days. It's not a traditional lunch, but hey, who doesn't love "breakfast" for lunch or dinner?

Also, have you ever wondered why there are two names (German pancakes and Dutch baby pancakes) for this type of pancake?! I have and I just found out why. The pancakes are believed to have originated in Germany and it was actually an American restaurant owner that mispronounced the word "Deutsch" ("German" in German) by saying, "Dutch". That's where the term "Dutch baby pancake" came from. Although, not sure about the "baby" part...

What is Healthy About Sprouted Wheat?

Wheat naturally contains an anti-nutrient called phytic acid or phytate. Phytic acid blocks the absorption of the nutrients in the wheat into your body and can also block nutrients from other foods in your meal from being absorbed! Basically, you don't get the goodness from the wheat and you are potentially robbed of the goodness from the other food in your meal as well! Sprouting reduces or removes the phytic acid, so your body gets those well-deserved nutrients.

Where Can I Get Sprouted Wheat Flour?

You can make it at home if you invest in a grain mill! This process is so easy and much more cost-effective than buying the flour from the store. Use these instructions for how to sprout wheat and mill into flour. You can also purchase sprouted wheat flour in the health food section of most grocery stores or online (here).

Can I Substitute a Different Flour For Sprouted Wheat Flour?

Indeed, you can! I first learned to make this recipe with all-purpose flour and then started using sprouted wheat once I learned of the health benefits. So the pancakes will turn out great if you use all-purpose, and probably if you use whole wheat (I haven't tried it). I can't recommend using alternative flours like almond, coconut or rice, since I haven't tried them, but I imagine the result would be quite different. Sprouted wheat is the healthiest option, of course!

Can This Recipe Be Dairy-Free?

You can use water or any milk alternative in place of the milk and you could use a dairy-free "butter" product in place of the butter. Unfortunately, there is no way to replace the eggs. They are vital to the recipe!

Can I Double This Recipe?

Yes, you can double all the ingredients and bake in a 9×13 pan, following the same instructions.

How Do I Know When German Pancakes Are Done?

The pancakes will have puffed up quite a lot, and when you take them out of the oven after the allotted time, they should be firm and slightly bouncy to the touch in the middle of the pancake. The edges should be golden and crispier than the middle.

What Healthy Toppings Can I Put On German Pancakes?

The options are endless! I like to make a simple fruit compote from whatever frozen fruit I have in the freezer, spread that on my pancakes and drizzle with a little maple syrup. You could also top with fresh fruit, honey or maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberry jam or peach jam in summer, pumpkin spice sauce in fall etc. Basically any delicious pancake topping!

How Do I Store German Pancakes?

In my opinion, these are best when consumed immediately, but you can refrigerate or even freeze them. Store in an airtight container. When reheating from the fridge, you can microwave for 15-20 seconds or pop in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. To store in the freezer, place in a freezer-safe bag. To reheat, remove from the bag and heat in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.

Healthy German Pancake Recipe

½ cup sprouted wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)

½ cup milk (or water or milk alternative [almond milk, coconut milk, etc])

3 eggs

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoon butter

Ingredients for german pancakes on a counter

Healthy German Pancake Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a blender, combine flour, milk and salt until well mixed. Add the eggs and blend until just combined.

Place butter in an 8×8 pan and melt in the oven. Watch carefully so as not to burn the butter. It should take under 2 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven and carefully pour the batter in. Do not mix the butter with the batter! If you do, you won't get those golden brown crispy edges in the end.

Bake for 18-20 minutes, without opening the oven! It is normal for the pancake to puff up while baking and deflate considerably after being removed from the oven.

Serve with fresh fruit, fruit compote, maple syrup, whipped cream or anything else you enjoy on pancakes! The leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

German pancake on plate served with berry compote and maple syrup

To reheat from the fridge you can microwave for 15-20 seconds or pop in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. To reheat from the freezer, heat in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.

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