If you don't have anything special planned for Father's Day (this Sunday!) then here is your answer. This simple whole-wheat German “oven pancake” can easily be passed off as a breakfast, snack, or even a dessert dish (especially if you top it with homemade ice cream...yum). Both the apple and pear suggested below go really well with the flavors, but don’t be afraid to experiment with other fruits like bananas, raisins, or blueberries depending on what you have on hand.
Want to Save this Recipe?
Enter your email below & we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you'll get great new recipes from us every week!
Some other Father's Day brunch ideas are as follows:
- Egg Soufflé
- Whole-Wheat French Toast
- Green Eggs {and Ham}
- Whole-Wheat Banana Pancakes
- Breakfast Casserole Bites
- Whole-Wheat Crepes
- Quiche
- Whole-Wheat Waffles
Whole-Wheat Oven Pancake
Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Breakfast Cookbook
Print Recipe
Servings: 4 people
Save Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 eggs (preferably pastured and/or organic)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup honey (plus 1 teaspoon, divided)
- ½ cup whole-wheat flour (I used King Arthur's White Whole Wheat Flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter (preferably organic)
- 1 apple (preferably organic)
- 1 pear (preferably organic)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (We prefer fresh)
Optional Toppings
- pure maple syrup
- berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Core and slice both the apple and pear (you can leave the peel on) into pieces between ¼” and ½” thick, set aside.
- In a blender combine the eggs, vanilla, honey, flour, baking powder and salt. Blend until smooth, about 10 – 15 seconds.
- Heat the butter in an ovenproof sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sliced pears and apples and cook for about 5 minutes or until soft. Sprinkle the fruit with cinnamon and remaining teaspoon of honey then toss to combine.
- Spread fruit evenly across bottom of pan and pour batter over top. Cook for about 4 - 5 minutes over medium-low heat until the bottom is set. Transfer to oven and bake until top is golden brown, about 6 – 8 minutes.
- Put a large round platter upside down over the top of pan and then flip over together with pan. The pancake should come out clean onto the platter. Slice, eat, and enjoy!
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Whole-Wheat Oven Pancake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 216mg72%
Sodium 128mg6%
Potassium 305mg9%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 455IU9%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 96mg10%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Want weekly REAL FOOD meal plans made for you?→ Check It Out
Lydia says
Mine both burned and stuck, probably cooked too long. Also how much is it supposed to rise? Mine did about 1 inch. Topped with caramelized bananas
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Yep, sounds like you cooked a little long or hot. An inch is a normal rise on these.
Kay says
Is there a way to double this recipe? If I use a 14 inch cast iron pan? Would baking temp/time be the same? Thanks!
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi Kay. Sorry, we've not tried doubling this recipe.
Alicia Z says
This was so good, I couldn't believe it was healthy! Finding healthy breakfasts on the sweeter side was a struggle for us. You get tired of eggs after a while. I'm tackling breakfast first. If we can get away from store bought frozen waffles and toaster pastries (even if they are organic), then we can do it all. So many recipes here to try. :)
Kristi says
We had this for breakfast over the weekend. It was delicious. I cooked it a bit too long so it stuck to the pan a little, but it was totally my fault. It was still delicious. Also, we use doTERRA and really love their products.
Catherine says
Just made for breakfast and it is so easy and delicious! I used my hand electric mixer instead of blender came out perfect!
Robin says
LOVE doTerra essential oils!!!! Peppermint for headaches, lavender to calm me, DigestZen is amazing, Frankincense for my muscle spasms, Deep blue for muscle pain. Lemon oil in my water!!!! Just can't say enough about it.
Looking forward to make this oven pancake. I want to top with Greek yogurt and berries!!!
Julie says
I just fixed these to have for my daughter's lunches. We taste tested an 1/8 pancake each and both give it a thumbs up! Delicious!!! I'm guessing we flash freeze prior to freezing a batch together!?!
Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says
Hi Juile. Yep, that should work. :) ~Amy