Pancakes, aren't they glorious? People love them as children all the way to adulthood and old age. They are simple, delicious, and customizable, whether you want fruits or nuts in the mix, or prefer using healthier ingredients than many store-bought mixers offer or what is served in restaurants. Sometimes, you want something quick, nutritious, and easy at home.

Here is a solution for you: use white whole wheat flour!

What is White Whole Wheat Flour?

Simply put, it is whole grain flour (so it has all the good bits stripped away in white or all-purpose flour, such as the germ, bran and endosperm) but is produced from white wheat. It is milder in flavour than the brownish, nutty cousin you may be more familiar with, but it can be used in the same way as white flour, just with more fiber, protein, healthy fat, vitamins and essential minerals. This is one of my go-to alternative grains for baking. 

How to Make a Berry Compote for Pancakes

What is a compote? This can be confused with other methods and terms such as 'coulis'. Compote is French for mixture and is essentially fruits, chopped or whole in some form of sugar syrup, cooked down to a thick consistency where the fruit breaks down. Spices and other ingredients can be added to make it a standalone dessert, but it is also perfect for pancakes and can served as a substitute for syrup.