Wheatena Pancakes
Wheatena pancakes are a warm, comforting breakfast dish made from Wheatena, a toasted whole-wheat cereal, mixed into a traditional pancake batter. Originating in the United States, they are a simple, wholesome variation on classic pancakes, often enjoyed as a hearty start to the day.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These pancakes are a good source of complex carbohydrates for sustained energy and provide dietary fiber from the whole wheat. A typical serving contains around 300-400 calories, with moderate protein and a balance of nutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 2 medium pancakes (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Wheatena itself was introduced in the late 19th century as a health food, making these pancakes a nostalgic nod to early 20th-century American home cooking. Nutritionally, using a whole-grain cereal boosts the fiber and mineral content compared to standard white-flour pancakes.
