Stack your breakfast menu with tasty nutritional goodness.
Nothing says “Good morning, beautiful” like a stack of delicious pancakes. The snag is that store-bought mixes and old-school recipes often leave an aftertaste measured in calories and inches.
The pancake recipes below incorporate ingredients like whole wheat flour and oat flour. Refined grains have been processed for a longer shelf life, but in the process are stripped of nutrients. Research has linked the consumption of refined grains to weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and heart problems [1]. Whole grains retain their nutrients, including B vitamins and ever-important fiber. As a result, women who choose these foods tend to weigh less and are less likely to struggle with chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes.
Another reason to love homemade healthy pancake recipes? They’re easy to adjust. Don’t be afraid to mix in a few extra berries or no-sugar-added fruit (in reasonable portions, of course). For tasty topping ideas, check out our Mixed Berry Chia Seed Jam and Clean-Eating Blueberry Jam or make the fig jam in this recipe.
1. Pancakes with Strawberry Compote
You can’t beat this guilt-free healthy pancake recipe! It incorporates antioxidant-rich strawberries, whole wheat flour, and more.
2. Protein Quinoa Pancakes
Superfood quinoa offers a complete source of protein, while probiotic-rich Greek yogurt makes this a delicious and nutritious way to begin your day.
3. Banana Oat Pancakes with Apricot Compote
We love this gluten-free pancake recipe. It offers healthy fats and fiber in one yummy stack.
4. Sweet Potato Pancakes
Sink your fork into this naturally sweet breakfast to benefit from fiber, vitamin A, protein, and other get-up-and-go ingredients.
5. Whole Grain Banana Blueberry Pancakes
Nourish your body with a whole grain stack! From walnuts to eggs and bananas to blueberries, this healthy pancake recipe offers the clean-eating ingredients you need for a great morning.
Resource:
[1] WHFoods
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