I really really want to love whole wheat because I know it’s so much better for you, but most of the time whole wheat recipes just don’t compare to their white flour alternative. Well. With the exception of these perfect whole wheat pancakes! They are better than white flour pancakes, and they exclusively use whole wheat flour. None of this half and half noncommittal nonsense. You’ll have to try them to see for yourself. This recipe comes from my sister Celeste and I prefer them over almost any other pancake I’ve had.

Keep reading for the yummy recipe…

Photography and styling by Liz Stanley. Assisted by Sara Albers

Perfect Whole Wheat Pancakes

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 t salt
1 t baking soda
1-2 T sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup oil

Mix in that order, cook over medium heat