Recipes & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast 7 Healthy Pancake Recipes to Start Your Morning on a Sweet Note Yes, pancakes can be healthy! These recipes are proof that your favorite breakfast doesn't have to be full of sugar. By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada 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 August 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 Trending Videos Close this video player 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 special occasions. Whole Grain Waffles 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 some coconut milk, you have a healthy pancake recipe ready for the griddle. Did we mention it's also a paleo-friendly breakfast? 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 pancakes WITH chocolate? Absolutely! Using ripe mashed banana in these whole wheat pancakes helps bind and keep them moist and adds essential nutrients such as potassium and fiber. Raspberries balance out the sweet to make a perfect tangy bite. 12 Healthy Breakfast Bowls to Fuel Your Body in a Hurry 04 of 07 Spiced Oatmeal Pancakes View Recipe Jason Donnelly Our healthy oat pancakes will knock your socks off. The batter is made 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 Try these healthy pancakes if you're looking for more ways to incorporate chia seeds into your meals. 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. 9 Healthy Muffin Recipes Way Better Than the Store-Bought Versions 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 contributing beneficial nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. For a fall twist, try the vegan pumpkin pancake variation. 16 Vegan Dinner Recipes that Deliver Big Plant-Based Flavor Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit