Skip to main content

Flaxseed–Chia Seed Pancakes with Bacon

Image may contain Food and Egg
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.

Read More
This riff on çılbır marries garlicky yogurt, fried eggs, and spiced butter with summer tomatoes.
We reimagined pork dumplings as a filling for juicy stuffed tomatoes.
As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.
This Brie galette is party food at its finest—and easiest! A 5-ingredient sweet-salty appetizer that takes just five minutes to prep.
This fast stir-fry dish pairs minced pork and fragrant basil with hot Thai chiles and a crispy fried egg.
Harissa adds a layer of nuance to this twist on Italian American favorite, shrimp scampi, offering added body and warmth from spices such as caraway and cumin.
A steak dinner that’s more about the sauce than the meat.
Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for pork chops.