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    Sourdough Funfetti Pancakes

    Published: Apr 9, 2020 · Modified: Mar 27, 2025

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    Healthy Sourdough Funfetti Pancakes. Light and fluffy sourdough pancakes are an excellent gut healthy breakfast to make on the weekend.

    My Healthy Funfetti Sourdough Pancake Recipe is:

    • Great way to use sourdough discard
    • Gut healthy
    • Light and fluffy
    • Great for birthday breakfast

    Do you love sourdough and want to learn more? Make sure to check out my Beginner Friendly Sourdough Guide that walks you through a simple, no discard method for creating a sourdough starter and baking your first loaf! Plus, it's packed with gut friendly benefits thanks to natural fermentation.

    SOURDOUGH FUNFETTI PANCAKE (OR WAFFLES) INGREDIENTS

    • 1 ½ cups white wheat flour or all purpose flour
    • 4 teaspoons baking powder (aluminum free)
    • 1 teaspoon pink sea salt
    • ½ cup sourdough discard
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 cup vanilla soy milk (or milk of choice)
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 3 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil, avocado oil, or vegan butter)
    • ⅓ cup natural rainbow sprinkles

    If I had to pick a favorite flavor, I think that would be so hard! But, one of my favorite flavors is definitely funfetti. Cookies, cupcakes, and now pancakes!

    WHAT IS IN FUNFETTI PANCAKE MIX?

    PILLSBURY FUNFETTI COMPLETE PANCAKE AND WAFFLE MIX INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, CANDY BITS (SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL [PALM AND PALM KERNEL], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, YELLOW 5, RED 40, BLUE 1, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, YELLOW 6), DEXTROSE, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), BUTTERMILK, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, CANOLA OIL, POTASSIUM BICARBONATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CORN STARCH, YELLOW 5, RED 40, IRON, NIACIN, VITAMIN B6, RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12.

    MY HOMEMADE ALL NATURAL SOURDOUGH FUNFETTI PANCAKE MIX INGREDIENTS: FLOUR, BAKING POWDER, SEA SALT, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR SOURDOUGH DISCARD, EGG, ORGANIC VANILLA SOY MILK, PURE VANILLA EXTRACT, ORGANIC BUTTER, NATURAL RAINBOW SPRINKLES.

    GUT HEALTHY BENEFITS OF SOURDOUGH DISCARD FUNFETTI PANCAKES

    Who says funfetti pancakes can’t be both fun and gut friendly? By adding sourdough discard into this pancake recipe, you’re not only reducing food waste but also boosting the gut health benefits of your breakfast.

    Here’s why these pancakes are a win for your digestive system:

    1. Prebiotic Power

    Sourdough discard contains prebiotics (fibers that feed the good bacteria in your gut). These beneficial microbes thrive on the fermented compounds found in sourdough, promoting better digestion and gut balance.

    2. Easier to Digest

    Thanks to the natural fermentation process, sourdough discard helps break down gluten and phytic acid, making sourdough pancakes gentler on digestion. This is especially great for those who struggle with bloating or mild gluten sensitivity.

    3. Blood Sugar Friendly

    Unlike traditional pancakes made with refined flour, sourdough discard pancakes help slow down carb digestion. This means fewer blood sugar spikes and longer lasting energy—keeping you fueled without the dreaded sugar crash.

    4. Nutrient Boost

    Fermented grains in sourdough discard make minerals like magnesium, zinc, and iron more bioavailable, meaning your body can absorb these nutrients more efficiently. This can support overall health, from metabolism to immune function.

    5. A Happy Gut = A Happy Mood

    Your gut and brain are connected, and a balanced gut microbiome can help improve mood and reduce inflammation. Starting your day with a gut friendly breakfast sets the tone for better digestion, energy, and overall well-being.

    So go ahead—enjoy these colorful, fluffy sourdough pancakes guilt-free, knowing they’re doing good for your gut while satisfying your sweet tooth!

    HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY FUNFETTI PANCAKES WITH SOURDOUGH DISCARD

    First, sift together your dry ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl:

    • 1 ½ cups all purpose or white wheat flour
    • 4 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt

    Set dry ingredients aside while you whisk together the wet ingredients:

    • ½ cup sourdough discard
    • 1 egg
    • 1 cup milk of choice (I used unsweetened organic soy milk)
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 3 tablespoons melted butter, melted coconut oil, or avocado oil

    Whisk your wet sourdough pancake ingredients well until completely combined.

    Next, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Don't over mix the matter or you can end up with tough sourdough pancakes. And we want sourdough pancakes to be light and fluffy!

    Finally, stir your rainbow sprinkles into your sourdough funfetti pancake batter!

    Scoop the batter by either ⅓ or ½ cup scoops onto an oiled griddle.

    Cook them until bubbles form on top. Flip them and cook the other side until it is just golden brown.

    Enjoy!

    Serve with my coconut whipped cream recipe!

    All you need is a chilled can of full fat coconut milk and some hand held beaters!

    Make a wish! Every day is a day to celebrate!

    If you love these healthy sourdough pancakes, you're going to love these Pancakes & Waffles next!

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    sourdough funfetti pancake recipe

    If you try my Healthy Sourdough Funfetti Pancake Recipe, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! Ready for more? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube!

    funfetti pancakes with birthday candle

    Healthy Sourdough Funfetti Pancakes

    These Sourdough Discard Funfetti Pancakes are a fun and gut-friendly way to start your day! Made with sourdough discard, they offer prebiotic benefits, easier digestion, and better nutrient absorption while reducing food waste. The fluffy texture, hint of vanilla, and bursts of natural rainbow sprinkles make them both delicious and nourishing. Perfect for a festive breakfast, these pancakes are easy to customize with gluten-free and dairy-free options!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 minutes mins
    Total Time 14 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 pancakes
    Calories 259 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • Whisk
    • Frying pan

    Ingredients
      

    Dry Ingredients:

    • 1 ½ cups white wheat or all-purpose flour
    • 4 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon pink sea salt

    Wet Ingredients:

    • ½ cup sourdough discard
    • 1 lg egg
    • 1 cup milk of choice
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 3 tablespoon melted butter, melted coconut oil, or avocado oil
    • ⅓ cup natural rainbow sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
      1 ½ cups white wheat or all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon pink sea salt
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, egg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
      ½ cup sourdough discard, 1 lg egg, 1 cup milk of choice, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 3 tablespoon melted butter, melted coconut oil, or avocado oil
    • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients along with the rainbow sprinkles.
      ⅓ cup natural rainbow sprinkles
    • Drop by ⅓-1/2 cup scoops on a buttered frying pan. Cook until bubbles form on top. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
    • Add whipped cream and syrup. Enjoy!

    Video

    https://youtu.be/zz5hxq6_sLI

    Notes

    Nutrition facts for any recipe on thehintofrosemary are only an estimate.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6.3gFat: 8.2gSaturated Fat: 3.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.1gCholesterol: 46.5mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 1.3gVitamin A: 223IUCalcium: 31mgIron: 1.34mg
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    1. Beth

      April 02, 2022 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      These are soooo good!! I’m so happy to find a recipe without cake mix and without white flour! I’m not gluten free but seeing how healthy the gluten free flour is I picked some up to try it out! They were so light and fluffy yum!!!

    2. Dani

      April 02, 2022 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      These were so good!! I made your coconut whip since I’m dairy free and it was the perfect pancake topping even my kids loved them!!

    3. Rosemary

      April 08, 2022 at 3:38 pm

      I'm so glad you tried gluten free flour! I'm not GF either but I love using it all the time!

    4. Rosemary

      April 08, 2022 at 3:38 pm

      Kid approved is always the best feeling! I'm so happy everyone enjoyed them!

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