Place water in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for 5 seconds or until warm. Add ground flaxseeds and stir. Let this mixture sit while preparing the other ingredients.
Pancake Batter
Add all dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
Add water and the flax egg and whisk until combined, but don't overmix. You want to leave some lumps in the batter.
Cooking
Heat a cast iron skillet, non-stick pan, or griddle on medium heat.
Add small dollops of pancake batter (1/4 cup for small pancakes, 1/3 cup for medium pancakes). Spread the batter so it makes a circle, but don't spread it too thinly.
Flip the pancakes when the edges are cooked and appear dry. (This usually takes about 5 minutes.) Cook for about 2–3 minutes on the other side, as the pancakes will be mostly cooked before flipping
Finish with your favorite toppings, like maple syrup, fruit, or slivered almonds!
Notes
Makes about 5 medium pancakes (1/3 cup scoops) or 8 small pancakes (1/4 cup scoops).