Recipes and Cooking Healthy Recipes Healthy Breakfast Recipes 7 Healthy Pancake Recipes to Start Your Morning on a Sweet Note By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on March 8, 2023 Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Marcus Reeves is an experienced writer, publisher, and fact-checker. He began his writing career reporting for The Source magazine. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Playboy, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone, among other publications. His book Somebody Scream: Rap Music's Rise to Prominence in the Aftershock of Black Power was nominated for a Zora Neale Hurston Award. He is an adjunct instructor at New York University, where he teaches writing and communications. Marcus received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Learn about BHG's Fact Checking Process Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jason Donnelly There's nothing like a fresh-off-the-griddle pancake topped with butter and maple syrup. But since most classic versions contain refined flour and sugar, pancakes aren't always the best choice to whip up on the daily. Thankfully, our Test Kitchen has delicious healthy pancakes to get your fix made with wholesome ingredients such as fruit, whole grains, and lighter dairy products. Keep these healthy pancake recipes on hand so you don't have to save the sweet breakfast treat for only special occasions. 01 of 07 Cassava Pancakes View Recipe Brie Passano Flour made from the tuberous root veggie cassava (aka yuca) is gaining popularity in the gluten-free baking world, but also comes with the benefit of added vitamin C and fiber. Combined with an egg and a bit of coconut milk, you've got a healthy pancake recipe ready for the griddle. Did we mention it's also a paleo-friendly breakfast? Buy It: GreenPan Ceramic Nonstick Griddle ($27, Target) 02 of 07 Peach Pancakes and Chai Syrup View Recipe Blaine Moats The juice from canned peaches helps flavor these delicious healthy pancakes. Chai-flavor tea bags infuse the irresistible peachy topping. Use a combo of oat flour or whole wheat flour in the mix for added whole grains in your daily routine. 03 of 07 Banana Pancakes with Chocolate Bits and Raspberries View Recipe Jason Donnelly Healthy banana pancakes WITH chocolate? Absolutely! Using ripe mashed banana in these whole wheat pancakes not only helps bind and keep them moist but also adds essential nutrients such as potassium and fiber. Raspberries balance out the sweet to make a perfect tangy bite. Power Your Morning with 12 Fast and Healthy Breakfast Bowl Recipes 04 of 07 Spiced Oatmeal Pancakes View Recipe Jason Donnelly Our healthy oat pancakes will knock your socks off. The batter is made with by blending rolled oats, whole wheat pastry flour, and apple pie spice. Serve with homemade sauteéd apples or try the spiced plum variation. 05 of 07 Strawberries and Cream Pancakes View Recipe Jason Donnelly If you're looking for more ways to incorporate chia seeds into your meals, try these healthy homemade pancakes. Instead of syrup, we enjoy a smear of Greek cream cheese and fresh strawberries. Adding orange juice and peel to the batter gives the flapjacks just the right amount of zest. 06 of 07 Puffed Oven-Baked Pancakes with Fruit View Recipe Andy Lyons These adorable tiny puffed pancakes made in a muffin tin only take 25 minutes total to make and have less than 100 calories per serving of two. Serve the healthy pancakes with fresh fruit and dive in. Buy It: Mainstays Nonstick Muffin Pan ($6, Walmart) 07 of 07 Vegan Banana Pancakes View Recipe Jacob Fox These healthy banana pancakes don't have any dairy or eggs, making them a perfect breakfast option for your vegan friends and those with egg allergies. Flaxseed meal helps act as the binding agent while also contributing beneficial nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. For a fall twist, try the vegan pumpkin pancake variation. Each of These Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes Can Be Yours in 30 Minutes (or Less!) Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit