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Healthy Saskatoon Berry Pancakes

Published: Aug 9, 2020 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Jul 18, 2021 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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I waited a lot of years to finally get to pick Saskatoon berries and make these Healthy Saskatoon Berry Pancakes. These pancakes are a unique blend of Saskatoon berries, almond, cinnamon and coconut flavors and like nothing you've ever tasted before!

stack of Saskatoon Berry Pancakes with whipped cream and berries on top

Fate kept us closer to home during our summer vacation this year and that gave us the opportunity to take full advantage of excellent Saskatoon berry picking! Every other year we have gone to Manitoba around the end of July and just miss their Saskatoon season. Then by the time we get home, we've missed our picking season as well. But not this year...

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  • 📋Healthy Saskatoon Berry Pancakes Recipe
  • 👩🏻‍🍳More Saskatoon Berry Recipes!

Besides eating them straight up, Saskatoon Berry Pancakes were my very first Saskatoon berry culinary experience. When I was a kid I had many fun adventures picking wild Saskatoon berries, but the best was when we were camping and I'd get up early and go Saskatoon berry picking with my Uncle Garry. Afterwards, we'd head back to the campsite and whip up Saskatoon Berry pancakes for the entire family (you can read more about those berry picking experiences HERE. ) And although it was a substandard boxed pancake mix, those Saskatoon berries made the pancakes the best ever! And that is what inspired me to create this pancake recipe. This truly is the most spectacular pancake recipe I've ever eaten! I only wish my Uncle Garry was here to try them...

stack of Saskatoon Berry Pancakes with pancakes cut out of middle

If you love berry pancakes you're going to love Saskatoon berry pancakes. And if you've never had a Saskatoon berry, are you ever in for a treat. Saskatoon berries are like blueberries, but better! And since Saskatoon berries have a short season you'll want to take advantage of it and make this pancake recipe - it will not disappoint! These pancakes are far superior to plain old pancake mix with Saskatoons added to the batter.

🥘 Ingredients

  • whole wheat flour
  • baking powder
  • white granulated sugar
  • unsweetened coconut
  • cinnamon
  • milk
  • butter
  • eggs 
  • almond extract 
  • Saskatoon berries
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Saskatoon berries are almost a delicacy because they are not easy to come by. You can no longer pick them wild in most places (like provincial parks) and not only is the season short, but they are very vulnerable to dry weather, hail etc.. like most crops. But we were super lucky that it was such a great crop this year because some years aren't so great. They were plump, juicy and ripe for the pickin'!

saskatoon berry bush

💭Top Tip

And because Saskatoon season is gone in a flash, you'll want to pick as many as you can and preserve them. I picked 4 ice cream pails with my family and it was so worth the effort!  After I did quality control and washed them, I froze them in single layers on parchment covered cookie sheets before putting them in freezer bags. 

single layer of frozen Saskatoon berries on cookie sheet with u-pick bucket of Saskatoons in background

Now my freezer is loaded and I can make many more Saskatoon recipes throughout the year!

🌡️Storing

These pancakes can be kept in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. They can be frozen in an airtight container or Ziplock freezer bag for up to 3 months.

👪 Serving size

This recipe makes 6 large pancakes, but you can adjust for the number of servings you need by simply clicking on the blue servings and the amounts will adjust accordingly. I find it's best to half, double or triple the recipe.

I have endless ideas for Saskatoon berry recipes, but unfortunately, I only have so many berries. Given that reality, I have created some of my own recipes, but also gathered the best Saskatooon recipe from other Canadian bloggers! See the bottom of this post (under recipe card) for more delicious Saskatoon Recipes.

top view of Saskatoon berry pancakes with pancake cut out of the middle

Saskatoon berries are also known as Juneberries in the United States and Service Berries in some other parts of the world (like the UK) even though they are all the exact same delicious berry. But whatever you call them, you'll want to get your hands on them!

stack of Saskatoon Berry Pancakes with whipped cream and berries on top

Like I said, Saskatoon berry season is short so if you can, take advantage of it and pick a lot and freeze them so you enjoy them all year 'round. You can also get frozen Saskatoons at Farmers Markets and even at some grocery stores (Calgary Co op was carrying them for a while). Then be sure to make these delicious Healthy Saskatoon Berry Pancakes (and see the bottom of this post for even more Saskatoon Berry recipes)!

🥞More Pancake Recipes!

If you love pancakes and are looking for additional unique pancake recipes, try my IHOP pancake recipe- Harvest Grain & Nut (Copycat)- Weight Watchers Friendly

stacked pancakes with apple topping and whipped cream

Or  my Rum & Raisin Sheet Pan Pancakes

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Healthy Red Velvet Pancakes

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stack of Saskatoon Berry Pancakes with whipped cream and berries on top
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📋Healthy Saskatoon Berry Pancakes Recipe

These Healthy Saskatoon Berry Pancakes (Juneberry Pancakes) are unique and delicious with cinnamon, almond and coconut flavors added to the batter. They are made with whole wheat flour and other healthy, whole ingredients and are quick and easy to make!
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Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: juneberry, pancakes, Saskatoon berry
Servings: 6 pancakes
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 3 tablespoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut finely shredded
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3 whole eggs
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups Saskatoon berries * if you can't get any Saskatoon berries, you can use blueberries as a substitute

Garnish (optional)

  • syrup
  • whipped cream
  • additional Saskatoon berries
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Instructions

  • Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, coconut and sugar together in a bowl.
  • Pour in milk and butter and mix well. Stir eggs and almond extract into flour mixture until batter is smooth. Fold in Saskatoon berries.
  • Spray a griddle or frying pan ( I use an 8 inch non-stick frying pan) with non-stick cooking spray and preheat over medium heat.
  • Drop batter in about ⅔ cupfuls onto the griddle and cook until several little bubbles form on the surface and the edges are dry (3 to 4 minutes).
  • Flip and cook until browned on the other side, about 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Garnish

  • Serve with whipped cream, syrup and additional saskatoon berries, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts
📋Healthy Saskatoon Berry Pancakes Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 pancake)
Calories 248 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 80mg3%
Potassium 846mg24%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 298IU6%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 341mg34%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 248kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Cholesterol: 19mg (6%) | Sodium: 80mg (3%) | Potassium: 846mg (24%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 298IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 341mg (34%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Comments

  1. Shailaja DESAI

    August 11, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    Hey Terri... The berry pancakes look awesome! great that you have used whole wheat flour too!!Love these Saskatoon berries. We went berry picking a couple of weeks ago and was delighted to pick these berries too...made them into a mixed berry jam?

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      August 19, 2020 at 7:50 am

      Thanks, Shailja! I saw your jam recipe and it sounds fantastic! Next on my list 🙂

      Reply
  2. Laura

    August 11, 2020 at 2:30 pm

    I’ve been looking for a recipe to try Saskatoon berries for the very first and I think I’ve found the one! These pancakes look delicious and I really like the combo of the other flavours. Can’t wait to try it out!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      August 15, 2020 at 6:02 am

      That's great Laura! You will love them. Pancakes were the first time I had them too - enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Bernice Hill

    August 11, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    When I was a kid, I picked A LOT of Saskatoons with my Grandma. She's make all sorts of desserts with them. But the real treat was picking them for a snack after swimming lessons. So many memories with these prairie berries. Never had them on pancakes though!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      August 19, 2020 at 7:55 am

      Thanks, Bernice! They are such a great part of growing up on the prairies, aren't they?! And although they are absolutely divine in any dessert, they take pancakes to an entirely new level- you should be sure to try them!

      Reply
  4. JustineCelina

    August 12, 2020 at 9:53 am

    These look absolutely divine! I know you love saskatoons as much as I do -- and I can't wait to try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      August 15, 2020 at 6:01 am

      Thanks, Justine! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  5. Kristen

    August 15, 2020 at 10:38 am

    These are so good and such a great way to use up the two buckets of saskatoon berries we picked last week. Thanks for sharing this recipe, our two year old is just loving it.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      August 19, 2020 at 7:49 am

      That's great, Kristen! Glad she enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
  6. Cynthia Priest

    August 16, 2020 at 10:22 pm

    I wish I had more Saskatoon berries to make pancakes with. They were gone fast. The birds love them.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      August 19, 2020 at 7:47 am

      Yeah, who doesn't love them, right?!

      Reply

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