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Flaxseed–Chia Seed Pancakes with Bacon

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Kyle Johnson

Energy-packed flaxseed and protein-rich chia seeds give these flapjacks a lot more staying power.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

Pancake Mix

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons brown flaxseed, chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Assembly

12 ounces bacon
2 large eggs
1¾ cups buttermilk
Vegetable oil (for skillet)
Pure maple syrup (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Pancake Mix

    Step 1

    Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, flaxseed, sugar, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large resealable plastic bag.

    Step 2

    Do Ahead: Pancake mix can be made 1 week ahead. Store at room temperature.

  2. Assembly

    Step 3

    Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat (or, grill over a campfire over indirect heat, moving to cooler side of grill as needed to control flare-ups) until browned and crisp, 10–12 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, whisk eggs and buttermilk in a large bowl, then add dry ingredients, stirring until just combined (some lumps are okay).

    Step 5

    Heat a griddle or a large skillet over medium; brush with oil. Working in batches, scoop spoonfuls of batter onto griddle and cook pancakes until bottoms are golden brown and bubbles form on top, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through and other side of pancakes are golden brown, about 2 minutes.

    Step 6

    Serve pancakes with maple syrup and bacon.

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