Published: · Updated: by Natalie · 36 Comments
Kickstart your day with a stack of healthy pancakes! There are plenty of delicious pancake recipes to choose - from simple banana pancakes to dark chocolate pancakes. They are sweet, fluffy and they will make you feel nourished. Also, get you ready to smash the day.
Jump to:
- Can pancakes be healthy?
- How to make healthy pancakes?
- Blueberry Banana Pancakes
- Chocolate Banana Pancakes
- Apple Oatmeal Pancakes
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Pancakes
- Matcha Pancakes
- Carrot Cake Pancakes
- Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
- Gingerbread Pancakes
- Halloween Pancakes
Pancakes are a truly magical food. They can make you feel like you're having cake for breakfast. And while some will argue that there's no such thing as a healthy pancake recipe, I am here to show you that it's totally possible to have delicious homemade pancakes that are nourishing and healthy too.
Can pancakes be healthy?
Pancakes can be healthy. If you want to enjoy pancakes for breakfast that are equally tasty as nutritious and healthy, you just need to think outside the box.
Classic pancakes are made with white processed flour, which is low in fiber and therefore less filling. Also, classic pancakes are lacking protein which is another important nutrient.
People usually use high-fructose syrups to sweeten the pancakes, which is another factor that makes such classic pancakes extremely unhealthy.
And here are some tips on how to make your favorite pancakes completely healthy.
How to make healthy pancakes?
Use the right flour
Choose whole grains like whole-wheat flour or oatmeal flour (oats), which are full of heart-healthy fiber.
Add some extras to the pancake batter
Add hemp seeds or chia seeds, peanut butter, or almond butter to boost fibers, proteins, and healthy Omega-3s.
Add more protein
If you're looking for protein-packed pancakes for breakfast, add a scoop of protein powder. That will transform pancakes into a nutritious breakfast that will help you stay full through the morning.
Be mindful with added sugars
To sweeten your pancakes, you can use healthier alternatives like pure maple syrup or honey. Or low-carb sweeteners like stevia. And if you want your pancakes to be without added sugars, use a ripe banana. So simple.
And now, it's time for the good stuff. Here are 10 healthy pancakes recipes that are sweet, satisfying, and totally delicious.
Blueberry Banana Pancakes
These Blueberry Banana Pancakes are a perfect family treat packed full of flavor. Sweet, fluffy, and incredibly satisfying. Easy to make. Great for celebrating Pancake Day and lazy weekends!
These Chocolate Banana Pancakes are too good to be true. They are thick, fluffy, and loaded with dark chocolate flavor. Totally guilt-free, made without any added sugars, filled with heart-healthy OATS. So good!
Apple Oatmeal Pancakes
Sunday breakfast. Sorted! These Apple Oatmeal Pancakes are such a treat. Thick, fluffy, sweet. Filled with fresh apples and wonderful spices. Super filling, packed with healthy oats, made without refined unhealthy sugar. Total family win!
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Pancakes
These Peanut Butter Pancakes are amazing. Fluffy, sweet, loaded with flavor. Incredibly delicious! + Made with simple ingredients and without added sugars! Wholesome, satisfying, and 100% addictive. Perfect for celebrating a Pancake Day!
Matcha Pancakes
Ready to completely rock Pancake Day this year?! Try these Matcha Pancakes. They are sweet, vanilla flavored, and filled with spinach & matcha! Easy to make, filling, and packed with heart-healthy oats. Perfect healthy breakfast, brunch, or quick dessert.
Carrot cake fans, rejoice! These Carrot Cake Pancakes are a clever way to enjoy your favorite cake straight in the morning. These pancakes are fluffy, sweet, and full of beautiful spices. Perfect for mornings or for celebrating a Pancake Day
Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
These Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes are gorgeous. Thick and fluffy, sweet and tangy. Bright and so refreshing. They are so easy to make with simple ingredients. Perfect for celebrating Pancake Day, cozy weekend mornings, or any other day you want to treat yourself.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
These Pumpkin Pancakes are such a delicious breakfast. They are sweet and incredibly tasty, filled with amazing flavors. Nutty, cozy, delightful! Packed with healthy oats and made without unhealthy processed sugars.
Gingerbread Pancakes
It's always a good time for Gingerbread Pancakes! They are fluffy and flavorful, loaded with deep dark molasses and beautiful spices. So good! And it takes 15 minutes to make them with a few simple pantry ingredients.
Halloween Pancakes
Looking for a fun and completely different pancake recipe? These spooky Halloween Pancakes are the perfect thing. They are fun, sweet, and vanilla-flavored, made with wholesome ingredients, and without added sugar.
About Natalie
Natalie is a writer, recipe developer, and creator of Natalie's Health. She combined knowledge of nutrition, diet and exercise and specialised in developing healthy recipes and writing about a healthy lifestyle. Her recipes and articles have been featured in many popular media outlets, like Shape, Greatist, Pure Wow, Mashed, The Huffington Post, ELLE Magazine, and many more.
Reader Interactions
Comments
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
This was such a hit! Thank you for this awesome recipe.
Reply
Dana Sandonato says
Those Halloween pancakes are TOO cute! I have to make those for my kiddo next year; he loves halloween. All of these look insanely good. Saving a bunch!
Reply
Toni says
This is really amazing!! I love all these!! Thanks for sharing!
Reply
« Older Comments
