How to Make Whole Grain Pancakes With Spelt or Khorasan

Looking for an easy way to start using whole Spelt or Khorasan? Pancakes are one of the simplest places to begin. You do not need an elaborate baking technique, and Idaho Ancient Grains already has recipes that use whole grain berries directly in a blender.

The farm's whole-grain blender pancake recipe says you can use Spelt berries, hard white wheat, Khorasan, or a mixture of grains. Its recipe collection also includes a separate Khorasan flour pancake recipe. citeturn0search10turn0search0

This guide brings those ideas together and explains how to make whole-grain pancakes, how to choose between Spelt and Khorasan, and how to adjust the batter when you are experimenting.

Why Are Whole Grain Pancakes a Good Place to Start?

Pancakes are quick to make and give you an easy way to experiment with ancient grains without committing to a long fermentation or complicated loaf.

Idaho Ancient Grains' blender pancake recipe is particularly convenient because it starts with whole grain kernels rather than requiring you to buy flour first. citeturn0search10

Can You Make Pancakes With Whole Spelt Berries?

Yes. Idaho Ancient Grains has a whole-grain blender pancake recipe that specifically uses Spelt berries. The recipe also says you can substitute Khorasan, hard white wheat, or a mixture of grains. citeturn0search10

Can You Make Pancakes With Khorasan?

Yes. Khorasan works both as whole grain and as flour. Idaho Ancient Grains has a dedicated Khorasan flour pancake recipe and also lists Khorasan among the grains that can be used in its whole-grain blender pancake recipe. citeturn0search0turn0search10

Whole Grain Blender Pancake Recipe

This recipe is based on the whole-grain blender pancake recipe published by Idaho Ancient Grains. citeturn0search10

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat kernels such as Spelt, Khorasan, hard white wheat, or a mixture

1 cup milk

2 eggs

1/2 cup oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon baking powder

An additional 1/2 cup milk

Step 1: Blend the Grain and Milk

Place 1 cup of whole grain kernels and 1 cup of milk into a blender. Blend on high for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture becomes too thick to blend easily.

Step 2: Add More Milk

Add another 1/2 cup of milk and blend for approximately 2 more minutes.

Step 3: Add the Remaining Ingredients

Add the eggs, oil, salt and baking powder. Blend until the ingredients are incorporated.

Step 4: Cook the Pancakes

Cook the batter on your pancake griddle or using your usual pancake-cooking method.

Step 5: Add Your Favorite Toppings

Idaho Ancient Grains recommends serving the pancakes with butter, maple syrup and your favorite berries. citeturn0search10

Butter

Maple syrup

Fresh berries

Other fruit or toppings you enjoy

Spelt vs. Khorasan for Pancakes

Both grains can work well, so the best choice depends on what you already have and the flavor you want to explore.

Use Spelt if you want to experiment with whole Spelt berries in the blender pancake recipe.

Use Khorasan if you want to explore its distinctive flavor or use the dedicated Khorasan flour pancake recipe.

Use a mixture if you want to experiment with the flavor and texture of more than one grain.

Can You Use Freshly Milled Flour Instead of Whole Berries?

Yes. If you already have a grain mill, you can mill Spelt or Khorasan into flour and use the flour in pancake recipes.

The whole-grain blender recipe is different because the berries are blended directly with liquid. If using flour instead, use a pancake recipe designed around flour and adjust the liquid according to the batter consistency.

What If My Pancake Batter Is Too Thick?

Add a small amount of milk and mix again. Add it gradually rather than adding a large amount at once.

The original Idaho Ancient Grains blender recipe itself adds another 1/2 cup of milk after the first blending stage, so adjusting the liquid is already part of the method. citeturn0search10

What If My Pancakes Are Too Thin?

Allow the batter to rest briefly and check the consistency. If it remains too thin, make a small adjustment rather than adding a large amount of flour immediately.

Can You Mix Spelt and Khorasan in Pancakes?

Yes. Idaho Ancient Grains' whole-grain blender recipe explicitly allows a mixture of grains, including Spelt and Khorasan. citeturn0search10

This is also consistent with the farm's broader baking approach. Its recipes frequently combine Spelt, Khorasan and other wheat grains rather than treating them as ingredients that must always be used separately. citeturn0search7turn0search3

Why Try Whole Grain Pancakes Instead of Regular Pancakes?

The main reason is versatility. With whole grain berries in your pantry, you can use the same grain in several ways.

Blend whole berries into pancake batter.

Mill the grain into flour.

Use it in bread.

Use it in sourdough.

Experiment with waffles and other baked goods.

Idaho Ancient Grains' recipe collection demonstrates this range across pancakes, waffles, bread, sourdough, cereal and other recipes. citeturn0search0turn0search8

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make pancakes with whole Spelt berries?

Yes. Idaho Ancient Grains has a whole-grain blender pancake recipe that specifically uses Spelt berries. citeturn0search10

Can I make pancakes with Khorasan?

Yes. Khorasan can be used in the whole-grain blender recipe or as flour in the site's dedicated Khorasan pancake recipe. citeturn0search0turn0search10

Can I mix Spelt and Khorasan for pancakes?

Yes. The whole-grain blender recipe allows a mixture of grains, including Spelt and Khorasan. citeturn0search10

Do I need to mill Spelt before making pancakes?

No. The Idaho Ancient Grains whole-grain blender recipe uses whole kernels directly. citeturn0search10

What can I put on whole-grain pancakes?

Butter, maple syrup and berries are suggested by the Idaho Ancient Grains recipe. You can also use other toppings you enjoy. citeturn0search10

Are Spelt and Khorasan gluten-free?

No. Both are wheat grains and contain gluten.

The Bottom Line

Whole-grain pancakes are one of the easiest ways to start experimenting with Spelt and Khorasan at home. You can blend whole kernels directly into the batter, mill your own flour, or combine different grains.

If you already have Spelt berries, start with the whole-grain blender recipe. If you have Khorasan flour, try the dedicated Khorasan pancake recipe. And if you have both grains, experiment with a blend.

Once you find a combination you enjoy, you can carry the same grains into bread, sourdough, waffles and other recipes.