Have your (pan)cake, and eat it, too! Made with wholesome ingredients, these healthy pancake recipes are perfect for a fun breakfast or brunch.
On a weekend morning, I love starting my day with a stack of healthy pancakes. Pancakes, because it’s the weekend. And healthy (or healthy-ish), because they leave me feeling satisfied, energized, and ready to take on the day.
You’ll find my go-to healthy pancake recipes in the post below. Some showcase fresh fruit, others call for whole grain flour, and still others are made without grains at all. They’re all similar in that they rely on simple, wholesome ingredients, they’re easy to mix together, and they’re absolutely delicious. If you’re looking for a fun way to kick off the morning, check them out! I’m sure you’ll find one you love.
Very Berry Healthy Pancakes
Does anyone else wake up craving fresh berries? On busy weekdays, I blend them into a breakfast smoothie or top them onto oatmeal. But when I happen to have them on hand on a weekend, I use them to make these healthy pancake recipes. Pass the maple syrup!
Blueberry Pancakes
Greek yogurt adds protein, moisture, and richness to these healthy pancakes. Studded with juicy, bursty berries, they’re a crave-worthy breakfast or brunch.
Raspberry Lemon Dutch Baby, page 49 of The Love & Lemons Cookbook
Traditional Dutch baby recipes call for butter and heavy cream. I make this one dairy-free by using coconut oil and almond milk instead. It tastes every bit as decadent and delicious!
Your Favorite Quick Bread in Pancake Form
If a thick slice of banana bread or pumpkin bread makes your mouth water, these healthy pancakes are the ones for you!
Banana Pancakes
These fluffy pancakes deliver everything you love about banana bread. They’re moist, tender, warmly spiced, and full of rich banana flavor.
Pumpkin Pancakes
Of course, these healthy pancakes are perfect for fall, but they’re so moist, fluffy, and flavorful that I’d be happy eating them at any time of year! Flax steps in for an egg here, so this recipe is totally vegan.
Whole Grain Healthy Pancakes
Skip the all-purpose flour! Instead, make one of these healthy pancake recipes to pack your breakfast with a whole grain punch.
Oatmeal Pancakes
Step aside, mixing bowls! In this recipe, the pancake batter comes together in the blender. That’s because it’s not made with flour. Instead, whole rolled oats create the base of these healthy pancakes.
Lemon Cornmeal Pancakes, page 37 of Love & Lemons Every Day
These cornmeal and whole wheat pancakes are a HUGE breakfast favorite around here! I like to serve them with squeezes of lemon juice in addition to maple syrup to make them extra-lemony and bright.
Vegan Pancakes
These vegan pancakes are made with a short list of pantry ingredients like whole wheat flour, almond milk, and apple cider vinegar. They’re the perfect way to satisfy a pancake craving without a last-minute trip to the store.
Vegan Banana Pancakes
Made with a combo of oat flour and whole wheat pastry flour, these plant-based pancakes are undeniably wholesome. Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg fill them with yummy banana bread flavor.
Buckwheat Pancakes
These whole grain pancakes are made with 100% buckwheat flour, which I love for two reasons. 1) It gives them a delicious earthy, nutty flavor. 2) It makes them totally gluten-free! Enjoy them with a drizzle of maple syrup and strawberry compote on top.
Nutty Healthy Pancake Recipes
If you’ve been following Love & Lemons for a while, you probably know that I love almond flour. It adds moisture, richness, and complexity to baked goods like muffins and quick breads, and it’s great in pancakes, too! Try using it in these healthy pancake recipes.
Almond Flour Pancakes
These gluten-free, grain-free pancakes are light, fluffy, and filled with maple-vanilla flavor. The almond flour and eggs make them fairly high in protein, but you could top them with Greek yogurt or a slather of peanut butter for an even heartier breakfast!
Gluten-Free Pancakes
Using a mix of oat flour and almond flour gives these pancakes an amazing light and delicate texture. Tip: Seek out certified gluten-free oat flour to guarantee that this recipe is gluten-free.
source: loveandlemons.com
