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    Lemon Cardamom Pancakes

    Published: Mar 23, 2018 · Updated: Jun 24, 2018 by Natalie · 21 Comments

    Whole grain HEALTHY Lemon Cardamom Pancakes are simple but very special breakfast. These pancakes are light and fluffy, loaded with many nutrients and oh so delicious. Packed with zesty lemon flavor and topped with delightfully tangy cream cheese filling, these pancakes are like having cheesecake for breakfast! All natural and refined sugar-free.

    Whole grain healthy Lemon Cardamom Pancakes with cream cheese filling and strawberries

    I have a confession to make. I'm a HUGE pancake fan. I could eat pancakes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fluffy, light textured, mildly sweet, topped with cream and fresh fruits. What's there not to love? Pancakes are like ultimate weekend breakfast and a favorite among my family beside of course Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Roll-Ups and these French Toast Vanilla Muffins.

    But I wasn't always so keen to make pancakes. I just wasn't good at making them. I had an awful old pancake pan, and my batter wasn't perfect. Pancakes never turned out the way I wanted to be. They were tasty and all... but never in perfect shape, because of the batter. And that drove me mad. Well, my hubby still devoured the scraps while I was always nagging. I had so many failures that I almost give up. ALMOST! But the desire to have pancakes for breakfast on Saturday morning was bigger than all my disappointments. So I decided to work on perfecting that pancake batter. I also got myself a new pancake pan. One weekend I whipped out perfect pancakes. Suddenly everything changed. Our Saturday mornings started to be happier and better.

    Since lemons are now in season, and we welcomed Spring, I decided to share this delicious, zesty Lemon Cardamom Pancakes with you.

    Whole grain healthy Lemon Cardamom Pancakes with cream cheese filling and strawberries

    To make these pancakes Lemon Cardamom Pancakes I used ALL NATURAL, healthy and nutritious ingredients - no store-bought pancake mix, no nutrient deprived all-purpose flour, no refined sweeteners. Just beautiful REAL FOOD!

    I made these pancakes using whole grain flour - Spelt flour (Dinkel wheat) that is loaded with dietary fibers. You can use any whole grain flour you prefer. To sweeten pancakes I used a bit of pure maple syrup. Pancakes are usually served with fresh fruits, so there's no need to overdo with added sugars in the batter.

    What makes this pancakes so special is the lemon. There's no better way to celebrate Spring than with citrus infused sweet treats, right?! Fragrant, zesty and so gorgeous, lemon gave pancakes Spring-like feeling and so much freshness. I used lemon juice - freshly squeezed and organic lemon zest - freshly grated. Strong lemon flavor paired so nicely with mildly sweet and nutty pancakes. It upgraded the taste to beyond delicious.

    Whole grain healthy Lemon Cardamom Pancakes with cream cheese filling and strawberries

    These pancakes are light, fluffy and loaded with amazing fresh lemon flavor. To add some extra zing, I added a bit of exotic cardamom too. Cardamom is a quite unique spice. It tastes like the mix of mint, lemon, and ginger with a hint of cinnamon. Cardamom enhanced beautiful lemony taste and greatly improved the overall pancake flavor. It added some health benefits too.

    You can top these Lemon Cardamom Pancakes with maple syrup and some fresh fruits. OR you can slather them with a delightfully tangy cream cheese filling... like I did. Cream cheese filling wonderfully complemented the pancakes and added an incredibly creamy, rich texture.

    Whole grain healthy Lemon Cardamom Pancakes with cream cheese filling and strawberries

    Whole grain healthy Lemon Cardamom Pancakes with cream cheese filling and strawberries

    Lemon Cardamom Pancakes may seem complicated but quite the opposite. These delicate lemony pancakes are super easy to make and quite simple. Decadent breakfast done in no time. Or quick and easy brunch. But these deliciously palatable pancakes are good for basically any occasion. Trust me, your guest will be surprised when you present them these pancakes. Lemon Cardamom Pancakes will definitely get the compliments streaming in.

    You, your family and your guests will love them!

    Lemon Cardamom Pancakes are:

    • Very filling and healthy meal – loaded with fibers, healthy fats, and proteins.
    • All natural and refined sugar-free.
    • Ridiculously easy to make.
    • Full of refreshing lemon flavor and sooo delicious.
    • Perfect weekend breakfast or quick brunch.
    • 100% guilt-free and waistline-friendly.

    Seriously I can't wait until the weekend to make them again. Do yourself a favor and make these soon. Weekends were made for pancakes! Enjoy!

     

    Whole grain healthy Lemon Cardamom Pancakes with cream cheese filling and strawberries

    Lemon Cardamom Pancakes

    By Natalie
    Whole grain healthy Lemon Cardamom Pancakes with cream cheese filling are perfect family breakfast. These pancakes are light and fluffy, packed with delightfully zesty lemon flavor and many nutrients. Quick, easy and amazing! All natural and refined sugar-free. 
    4.8 from 13 votes
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 291 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For pancakes (makes 6):

    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup whole grain flour
    • 1 cup almond milk
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon cardamon powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • Coconut oil or cooking spray for coating the pan

    For cream cheese filling:

    • 1 cup cream cheese
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • A pinch of lemon zest

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add milk, maple syrup, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix until well combined. Add flour, baking soda, cardamom and salt. Mix to combine, then set aside.
    • Heat a griddle or pancake pan over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray or coconut oil. For each pancake, drop ¼ cup of batter into the pan. Cook 1-2 minutes, until bubbles appear on the surface of pancakes. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Make sure to coat the pan before every pancake or batch of pancakes to prevent sticking.
    • Make cream cheese filling: Place all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well until smooth.
    • Place one pancake, browned-sides down, on a plate. Spread cream cheese filling over the pancake. Place another pancake, browned-sides down, on top of the first pancake. Repeat with the rest of pancakes and spread.
    • Serve immediately with fresh fruits. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.

    Notes

    6 pancakes serves 4 people. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 815mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 1.6mg
    Tried this recipe?Don’t forget to rate it and leave the comment. I would love to hear what you think.
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible.

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    Whole grain healthy Lemon Cardamom Pancakes with cream cheese filling are perfect family breakfast. These pancakes are light and fluffy, packed with delightfully zesty lemon flavor and many nutrients. Quick, easy and amazing! All natural and refined sugar-free.

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    About Natalie

    Natalie Knezic is a writer, recipe developer, and creator of Natalie's Health. She's also a certified nutrition coach and weight loss specialist. She actively coaches, creates recipes and writes about a healthy lifestyle. Her recipes and articles have been featured in many popular media outlets, like Shape, Greatist, Pure Wow, Mashed, The Huffington Post, ELLE Magazine, and many more.

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    1. Lynda says

      September 30, 2019 at 12:12 am

      5 stars
      I love cardamom so I really wanted to make these pancakes. They will be added to are recipes they are great and easy to make.

      Thank you,

      Natalie

      Reply
    2. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says

      April 02, 2018 at 6:32 am

      Spelt flour is my favorite and lemon/cardamom is such a great combination of flavors! I could eat this kind of pancakes for breakfast every day! They look perfect!

      Reply
    3. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says

      April 02, 2018 at 4:32 am

      I love the combo you have going on here with tangy cream cheese, tart lemons and sweet maple syrup! Sounds absolutely delicious!

      Reply
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