Whole Wheat Cherry Vanilla Bean Pancakes.
Happy National Pancake Day!
Usually I attempt to stay away from trends, but I think we can all agree that I have a thing for pancakes. I practically need pancake rehab. Just call me the Charlie Sheen of pancakes.
I can’t stay away.
This is quite obvious considering I’ve shared red velvet pancakes, cake batter pancakes, chocolate french silk pancakes, white chocolate coconut pancakes, whole wheat chocolate peanut butter pancakes, peanut butter and jelly pancakes, apple bacon pancakes… just to name a few. Somebody stop me!
But really… don’t.
Perhaps I just should have prepared a post dedication to pancakes?
Nah. I couldn’t help but share another one.
The highlight of these pancakes are the cherries – the frozen cherries to be exact.
If you’ve been following along for a while, you know I adore cherries. There is a fairly short window of time where I can find good ones in Pittsburgh, and when they happen to be available I tend to buy $18 worth. Which only yields about two snacks of cherries. I like my cherries.
I always happen to have frozen cherries on hand since they are one of my favorite things to throw in smoothies. I couldn’t think of a more delicious way to incorporate fruit in breakfast, especially since the cherries burst with juice when warmed.
And I can’t forget my beloved vanilla beans.
Vanilla beans that I scour the Earth (okay…errr, Pittsburgh) for. Vanilla beans that I inevitably use in a new recipe (that fails) almost once a month, never learning my lesson, even when I’m dumping $14 vanilla beans into the trash. Vanilla beans that Mr. How Sweet claims he “doesn’t like,” since vanilla beans taste so much different from vanilla.
I would sell my soul for vanilla beans.
Not only did I add vanilla beans and cherry bits to the pancakes, but I stuffed the pancakes with a warm cherry mix, then drizzled them with cherry juice and a vanilla bean glaze. You know I’m all about the glazes.
And I have to admit – I actually prefer my pancakes made with whole wheat pastry flour. I find them to be more hearty, still fluffy but a bit chewy, and overall I really can’t tell a great difference. Plus, whole wheat = totally healthy! Lots of pancakes for me.
Whole Wheat Cherry Vanilla Bean Pancakes
Ingredients
Whole Wheat Cherry Vanilla Bean Pancakes
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- contents of 1/2 vanilla bean
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups frozen cherries
Vanilla Bean Glaze
- 1 heaping cup of powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
- contents of 1/2 vanilla bean
Instructions
Whole Wheat Cherry Vanilla Bean Pancakes
- Stir together dry ingredients. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Fold in vanilla beans. Mix until dry ingredients are moistened. Chop 1 cup of cherries into fine pieces. You can either stir them into the batter (the pancakes will turn reddish-blue in color) or drop the cherries in the batter while each pancake is cooking. To cook, heat a griddle or skillet on medium heat and pout in 1/4 cup of batter. Flip once tiny bubbles appear on the pancakes.
- Heat remaining cup of cherries in a saucepan or in the microwave. Mash with a fork and stuff in between pancakes and drizzle juice on top. Top with vanilla glaze.
Vanilla Bean Glaze
- Add sugar to bowl and stir in heavy cream and vanilla until mixture resembles a thick batter. Add milk one tablespoon at a time, stirring until smooth – about 3-5 full minutes. Mixture may look lumpy at first but just continue to stir and it will come together. Fold in vanilla beans and pour over pancakes.
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153 Comments on “Whole Wheat Cherry Vanilla Bean Pancakes.”
Dude, I had no idea that today was national pancake day. The cool part about that is that I had pancakes for breakfast.
These look delicious, by the way.
Okay, I’ll admit…. Usually I prefer waffles over pancakes, but OMG. I just DIED.
Those look soooo good. I am going to need you to send some of those to my dorm ASAP.
And maybe some of those strawberry cake balls with sprinkles while you’re at it?
I’ll totally send you something cool from Austin in exchange. Fair trade? :]
I have to say i am not a huge pancake fan only because I love my food HOT and I find that pancakes always get cold after the first few bites…with that said, i think i will take that stack anyday!!
when i was little we would go to IHOP with my grandfather and my brother and i would split the plain pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream..oh heaven it was amazing!
Can you believe I’ve never been to IHOP?
these look amazing! You have such great pictures!!!
Thanks girl!
These sound amazing! I have a freezer full of frozen cherries from the summer that I need to use up.
Wow. Those look spectacular! You could open up a pancake only brunch spot. I too love cherries and they are also my go to smoothie ingredient. I love it because frozen cherries + a banana + chocolate soymilk is the easiest and most delicious smoothie recipe. It never disapoints.
Mmm. Yum. love warm cherries on my pancakes. Can we put some rum in there too? ;-)
Definitely.
I’m not a cherry lovin’ girl, but you’ve never led me astray before…plus, it IS national pancake day.
Whole Wheat makes it healthy :)
Gasp… Just. Gasp.
Amazing! And I too am a big believer in whole wheat pancakes! yes, maam!
xx tash
My oatmeal this morning pales to compare to these babies. They look sooo good!
oh me oh my!!
Oh. My. Word. Those pancakes look FABULOUS!
You are amazing!! How do you come up with these sinful creations day after day!!!
I don’t normally like pancakes, but I could get behind these!!
For national pancake day I made your Whole Wheat Cinnamon Bun Pancakes! Delicious!! Loved how they were healthy and indulgent at the same time!
Love reading your blog everyday–thanks for brightening my day! :)
I love those pancakes!! Thank you for reading!
Holy Moly, QUIT making me hungry! You’ve done it again. I want to make these for my afternoon snack attack, ha! Wonderful :)
I think these just became my new favorite pancake! i love cherry vanilla anything! Cant wait to try these!
I feel exactly the same about vanilla beans! Funny thing is you can get them for a steal in some ebay shops, worth taking a look at it you go through ’em! :)
I totally missed the boat on the pancake thing today, bummer! I love cherries, too. I just wish they weren’t so durn expensive. Shoot. Frozen cherries are an awesome option, though- I need to start buying them more!
Jess! You did it yet AGAIN! Why oh why? lol. :D If time allows, I think i’ll make this tomorrow. I love unconventional pancakes! Especially with nut butters and greek yogurt….mmmmm. Have a blessed day Jess!
You too! :)
Wow! These look incredible. I have to say, I think this is my favorite pancake recipe yet. These look so delicious. PS I made your pierogi casserole, and lime cake w/ fresh whipped cream, and those recipes were so amazing.
So glad you liked them!
Wow! Talk about dessert for breakfast…
these are gorgeous!! i love cherries.
Those look scrumptious!! Vanilla beans make everything ordinary a little more special. Not to mention a mountain of cherries. hehe
Goodness these look absolutely delicious!!! And I’m not even a huge cherry person… :)
Cherries HAVE to be one of my favorite fruits as well! I love when the juice gets everywhere. The vanilla beans are so good, how does Mr. How Sweet NOT like vanilla beans?!
He’s an oddball.
Pancakes are like my favourite food ever. I need this. Like now…but I’m doing a detox right now…so I’ll just have to wait. Sniff.
Detox schmeetox… it’s National Pancake Day!
Holy pancake! I love cherries and vanilla!
You are my go-to-girl for recipes! Thanks for never skimping on deliciousness ;)
Thank you so much! :)
I LOVE pancakes! The question now is…do I eat them for breakfast or dessert? YUM!
How about both?
you are KILLING me! (softly?)
i pretty much want to make everything you post.
pancakes are my love toooo.
What a great way to celebrate Pancake day!
I made pancakes today, but they didn’t look anything like that! YUM.
Frozen cherries in pancakes just might be the best idea ever. I love cherries, too, even frozen ones.
Oh those look SO GOOD.
And vanilla in anything = a good time.
Since these are whole wheat they are very healthy right?? Even with gallons of the glaze?? Gorgeous Jessica! xo
I love frozen cherries- they are so good by themselves but of course better on such amazing pancakes.
My dream pancakes would include chocolate chips and pumpkin spice. And maybe a little bit of cheesecake or frosting too!
i made these for dinner tonight in honor of national pancake day. delicious doesn’t even begin to describe them! my son and my husband were literally rendered speechless. they couldn’t even form words after their first bite. we pretty much died and went to pancake heaven :).
So glad you liked them! :)
Holy freaking bananas. I think I’ll make these on Sunday for the beau. I’m fairly certain he’d propose to me upon first glance.
Girl. These are insane. Ridiculous. Out of control. Amazing!!! I just bought HUGE bag of frozen organic cherries at Costco…ohhhh yah. I’m thinking a cherry filled buckwheat bake, inspired by you of course! Thanks! Oh…and you know I’m with you on the vanilla….love me that vanilla!!!!!!!!!!!
Perfect way to celebrate! These rock.
Oh, these pancakes look incredible. I love your blog! Just came by after spotting the link on Carrots n Cake. Must try these pancakes! Maybe this weekend ;)
I could eat pancakes for every meal…and this must absolutely must be the next batch I make. Well…maybe two batches because I kinda want to throw white chocolate chips in!
Fantastic flavor combination, love the idea of a vanilla glaze instead of the usual syrup.
i’ve never bought frozen cherries before. i loooooooooove cherry season though so maybe its high time i did…
OMG Jessica Girl you ROCK!!! This is some serious food Pancake Porn!! Hahaha! These are a must to make that is for sure! Your take such great pictures, the food almost jumps off the computer and into ones mouth ;0 I look forward to coming to your blog daily to see what new and enticing yumminess you have in store for me each day :) Thanks for never disappointing!!!
What’s really funny is my mom called me last night lamenting about pancakes!
OMG…sweet sensation, died and gone to heaven pancakes…BTW: Drooling!!!
the only way that could be better would be if it had chocolate. or dark choc almond butter.