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These Blueberry Chia Seed Pancakes couldn’t be simpler! Made with whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt, they’re light, fluffy and full of fiber thanks to the addition of chia seeds.
*This post originally appeared in 2016 but has since been updated with new photos. It's still the same great recipe, though!
Well, I’ve done it. I went ahead and put CHIA SEEDS in my pancakes. Chia seed pancakes are now a thing. Truth be told, I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to do so. No seriously, there’s nothing special about these pancakes except for the fact that, thanks to the addition of chia seeds, we can call them chia seed pancakes. THAT’S BASICALLY IT. But they're fluffy and topped with lemon yogurt and blueberries.
CHIA SEED BENEFITS
Ok, so why put chia seeds in your pancakes? I'll tell ya why! Chia seeds are high in protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, which is pretty cool considering they're pretty flavorless, meaning they're super easy to add to things like smoothies, salad dressings and yes, even pancakes.
CHIA SEED INGREDIENTS
Flour: this recipe calls for whole wheat flour, but you could also sub all purpose flour, and I assume gluten free all purpose flour as well. I haven't tried it with almond/coconut/any other kind of gluten free flour, but if you do be sure to leave a comment and let me know how they turn out!
Honey: this recipe uses honey to add a bit of sweetness, but you could use maple syrup instead if that's what you have on hand.
Chia seeds: ok so you probably already know this, but you can't forget the chia seeds! I mean, technically you can since they're flavorless, but they're the whole point of this recipe. If you have them in your pantry, be sure to take them out and use them in these pancakes.
HOW TO MAKE CHIA SEED PANCAKES
Now let's talk about how to make these fancy yet not-so-fancy chia seed pancakes. Like I said, they're pretty basic but in the best way. They’re made with whole wheat flour, plain yogurt (I used plain Greek yogurt), honey, and of course, chia seeds. After you make the batter, just stir in your chia seeds and make the pancakes how you normally would. To clarify, I recommend using 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, but of course this is a personal preference and you’re more than happy to use 1 tbsp or 3 tbsp, though I wouldn’t suggest using more than 3 tbsp or the batter may become too chunky.
I recently purchased an electric griddle and I must say, it's a game-changer when it comes to making pancakes. I don't know why it took me so long to get one! If you make this recipe, be sure to tag @thealmondeater on Instagram so I can see it!
OTHER PANCAKE RECIPES:
Blueberry Chia Seed Pancakes
Ingredients
for the pancakes:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or sub all purpose
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
for the yogurt:
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, honey, yogurt, and milk together; then add flour, baking soda and chia seeds to that same bowl and whisk to combine.
- Heat a nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-low and use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop batter out onto it.
- Wait until batter starts bubbling (approx. 1-2 minutes) and then use a spatula to flip pancake over. Cook on both sides and repeat the process until batter is gone.
- For the topping: place yogurt in a bowl and stir in lemon juice and zest. Top pancakes with yogurt+blueberries and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Mark says
Hmm; been making pancakes of all types, thousands total, for decades. Batter here was very thin and these were very hard to turn. When I was mixing these the ratio of flour seemed extremely scant but I went with 3/4 cup. Is that correct? Six eggs and other wet ingredients to only this much flour?
Erin says
Hi Mark! Thanks for your comment. This is an older recipe-- I just remade these, and agree the batter was on the thin side. I adjusted the recipe so next time around it should be better!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Do they reheat well?
Erin says
Yep!
Suzanne says
These look so good! Does it work with other kinds of fruit?
Erin says
Yes any fruit works
J says
Didn't think vegan pancakes could be so good! Made it for my mom for Mother's Day w/ blueberries and chocolate, she loved it!
Erin says
That's great news!! Happy your mom liked them 🙂
Anne Clark says
Wow this recipe has so much good going ok. I love the addition of chia seeds. They are a great source of protein. The blueberries are wonderful.
Haley says
That looks amazing.
Liz says
I just found your blog today and tried the recipe. The pancakes turned out great!
Cooking tip: The smaller the pancake, the easier to turn over. If you make a large pancake, slip the spatula around the entire edge of the pancake and then scoop it up from underneath. Otherwise, your pancake may split. The picture shows a plate of fluffy looking pancakes with enormous blueberries (lol). It's just a close up view of small pancakes, folks. Try them though. They are delicious and won't disappoint.
Anna says
I made these today and they’re very tasty! However, my batter was SUPER thin. I had to add an extra 2 tablespoons or so of flour after cooking a test batch, and even then it was very thin. Is that normal? It was very hard to get the first side cooked long enough to flip without a gooey mess. Is 1/2 cup flour correct?
Maria Marinelli says
Try mixing your batter at least 1 hour before cooking them. That usually thickens the batter. Give a stir before cooking. Sometimes I mix the batter the night before and refrigerate. Sometimes the batter is too thick and I need to thin it with a little milk. I make waffles with this more than pancakes.
Sarah Botti says
I love this recipe so much! I make a double the batch (which doesn't effect taste) at the beginning of the week and add some vanilla extract. They keep well in the fridge all week, so i just heat them up in the microwave when I want them.
Martin says
Tried it love it! Was in a rush and forgott my milk in it ;D. Still enjoyable thanks for this!
Dana says
Made them this morning! Delicious!!
Jenn says
Could these be made into muffIns instead of pancakes?
Harry says
Tried this , although I didn't catch on to the whole wheat. Grand daughter is on gluten free, so I did just sub Bob's Red Mill Gluten free Baking flour, and the chia seeds which can substitute for a binder for gluten flour. My chia seeds are ground and usually added to my morning oatmeal and dried cranberry breakfast.
first time i cooked with gluten free flour and they were great. one thing, my pancakes turned very brown , almost looked burnt, but they weren't . but they needed to be cooked thru so that was the trade-off.
You could probably use flax seed too, I just didn't have any this morning.
Sara says
Hi, Could I use ground chia seeds for this recipe instead of whole ones? If so, would that change the amount used? Thank you so much! Love your page!!
Erin says
Hi! I believe you could use ground chia seeds, and I think the amount would stay the same. Let me know if you try them!
MySeeds says
Consider this one pinned to Pinterest!
Kudos especially for the topping, to have a healthier pancake, a healthier topping is great so people aren't pouring that 'high fructose fake maple' on there.
As for other baked goods with chia, we've had a few as it can often be used (in gel form) to substitute up to half the butter or oil out of lots of cookie/cake/non-yeast bread recipes without changing the taste.
Rachel Helmer says
Officially tried with non-dairy yogurt and so delicious
Erin says
I'm glad to hear that, thank you!
Tia says
I love pancakes and while I have tried many blueberry versions, I have never tried any using yogurt or chia seed. This is definitely going on my list of recipes to try at home soon.
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
I saw these on IG and my eyes bugged outta ma head - well almost - these pancakes looks so dang fluffy - oooh and those blueberries! I've added chia to a baked breakfast bars but never pancakes - and I have you to thank for the inspiration!
Erin says
Thanks Shashi! Chia seeds all day every dayyyyyyy.
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says
Seriously girl, you had one productive weekend. I was not feeling well on Saturday so I was super unproductive. Sometimes you just need to rest, you know? Pancakes always make everything better. I make a chia cashew pancake that's amazing! Those little seeds really do fluff up the pancakes.
Erin says
Whoaaaa that sounds so good. I hope you're feeling better!
Beverley @ BORNTOSWEAT says
ermergerdd that yogurt lemon topping looks so good!
i can't wait for blueberries to start getting in season so i can actually afford them. these pancakes look real good!
Erin says
Thanks girl! I suppose I did kind of splurge on the blueberries buuuuut....worth it.
ACKTIVE LIFE says
I LOVE chia seeds in my pancakes, but mine don't look nearly as pretty as yours...HA! I have been eating lots of blueberries lately and they are just so DELISH with pretty much everything...Happy Monday! XOXO
Erin says
They really are! Happy Monday to you too 🙂
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
National Pancake Week sounds like something I need to be celebrating! And these look like an awesome way to do that 🙂 I've never put chia in my pancakes before, but I'm gonna have to try it now!
Erin says
Do it!! Turns out, those sneaky little buggers are good in pretty much everything.
Christina says
The first time I put chia in my pancakes I was like WUUUUUT that shit cray (good). Can we talk about youre a damn professional photographer? These shots are amazeballs
Erin says
Hahah it IS cray--like why did it take me so long to discover it? And thank you so so much Christina 🙂
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
"My weekend kicked off with dinner+drinks at Noodlehead with Angela"
You guys are so mean. Noodlehead sounds amazing and we went to places serving cardboard bowls. 🙂
These look SO good right now, Druga. I hope you got a chia seed stuck in your tooth.
Christina says
"I hope you got a chia seed stuck in your tooth." hahahahah the wooooorst
Erin says
Hahha Arman I doubt you'll be back in Pittsburgh but if you are I swear we'll take you somewhere better. Maybe even Noodlehead. And chia seeds in teeth=inevitable.
Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says
These pancakes look gorgeous!! I wish I had these to eat yesterday before my audition, they would've been the BEST pre-fuel. That's what I did this weekend! Nailed it! 🙂
Erin says
I know I should have posted them Friday because pancakes=weekend breakfast. There's always next weekend! Thanks Marina 🙂
Rachel @ athletic avocado says
Sometimes the mot simple recipes are the best recipes! Case in point: THESE PANCAKES! Adding chia seeds is a brilliant idea!
Erin says
Thanks!! I know I never thought to do it before but it's seriously the easiest way to get more fiberrrrrrr.