Einkorn Pancake Recipe

Our einkorn pancake recipe makes fluffy, tender pancakes with fresh milled einkorn flour. An easy homemade breakfast with simple ingredients!

Learn how to make einkorn pancakes with our easy recipe below, plus step-by-step video to guide you through the process.

We love making homemade pancakes for breakfast, and this is a fun way to switch things up from our usual fresh milled flour pancakes using soft white wheat. With simple pantry ingredients and freshly milled einkorn wheat berries, you can make a delicious homemade breakfast the whole family will love.

Einkorn has a naturally golden color and a slightly sweet, nutty flavor, making it perfect for pancakes. It’s one of the oldest cultivated wheat varieties, and it behaves a little differently than the modern wheat we typically use. I love how much flavor it adds without needing anything fancy!

Letting the batter rest before cooking helps the flour hydrate and gives the pancakes a nice, tender texture. They’re especially delicious served warm with butter and a drizzle of maple syrup!

Quick Bites About This Recipe

Skill Level: Easy! Perfect for beginners using freshly milled einkorn flour.
Swaps: Use buttermilk instead of milk and vinegar, or melted butter instead of avocado oil.
Make Ahead: I love freezing the cooked pancakes!
Freezer Friendly: Freeze cooked pancakes for up to 2 months.
Variations & Substitutions: Add blueberries, chocolate chips, or extra cinnamon for a fun twist.

Einkorn Pancake Recipe Ingredients

Einkorn wheat berries: We’re using freshly milled einkorn flour for this recipe! Einkorn has a naturally sweet, nutty flavor and a beautiful golden color. Mill your wheat berries on a fine setting for the best texture. Einkorn absorbs liquid differently than soft white wheat, so you may need to adjust the milk slightly after resting the batter.
Ground cinnamon: Just a little cinnamon adds warmth and flavor to these pancakes. You can leave it out if you prefer a classic pancake flavor.
Baking powder: This helps our pancakes rise and gives them a fluffy texture. Make sure your baking powder is fresh!
Baking soda: Works with the acidity from the vinegar to help the pancakes rise and brown nicely.
Granulated sugar: Adds a little sweetness and helps the pancakes develop a beautiful golden color. You can reduce it slightly if you prefer less sweet pancakes.
Salt: A little salt balances the sweetness and brings out the Einkorn’s nutty flavor.
Milk: Whole milk, 2%, or even 1% work well. You can also use an unsweetened dairy free milk if needed.
Vinegar: We’re adding vinegar to the milk to make a quick buttermilk style mixture. White vinegar or apple cider vinegar works well. You can also use regular buttermilk instead of the milk and vinegar.
Vanilla extract: Adds a delicious vanilla flavor that pairs perfectly with the cinnamon and einkorn flour.
Eggs: Two large eggs help hold the pancakes together, add structure, and keep them tender.
Avocado oil: Adds moisture and keeps the pancakes tender without a strong flavor. You can also use melted butter or another neutral oil.

Storing and Reheating (If There’s Any Leftovers!)

Refrigerate: Store cooled pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Place cooled pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Reheat pancakes in the toaster, skillet, or microwave until warmed through.

Recipe Tips and Notes

• Weigh your wheat berries: Measuring 375 g of einkorn berries before milling makes it easy to get consistent results. I like to add a few grams extra, about 1-2 for my KoMo and 5-10 more for my Wondermill, because some flour is lost during milling.
• Mill the flour finely: A fine grind helps create softer pancakes without a coarse texture.
• Avoid overmixing: Overmixed pancake batter will not be as fluffy and can even be a bit rubbery!
• Let the batter rest: Give the batter the full 15-20 minutes so the freshly milled flour has time to hydrate.
• Check the consistency: The batter should be thick but scoopable and spreadable. Add a little milk if it becomes too thick after resting.
• Use fresh baking powder: Fresh leavening helps the pancakes rise and gives them a fluffy texture.
• Watch the heat: Medium heat works well, but lower it if the pancakes brown before the centers cook.
• Don’t press the pancakes: Avoid pressing down with your spatula after flipping. This can make them less fluffy.
• Add your favorite mix-ins: Sprinkle blueberries or mini chocolate chips onto each pancake after adding the batter to the skillet.
• Freeze extra pancakes: Make a batch for the freezer, so you have an easy homemade breakfast ready for busy mornings.