16 of the most popular healthy pancake recipes on Pinterest
They might not look it, but they really are healthy
Pancake Day might usually scream indulgence, and we're almost always on board. But if a few too many eating-so-much-maple-syrup-your-head-feels-like-it'll-explode experiences have left you looking for a 'healthier' alternative, here are 13 of the most popular healthy pancake recipes from Pinterest.
Pancake Day, otherwise known as Strove Tuesday, falls on the 16th February 2021, meaning you've got a bit of time to get all of your ingredients together. Of course, 'healthy' doesn't mean the same thing for everyone - it could be introducing a few more vegetables to your savoury toppings, or giving wheat-free flour a try. Any pancake is usually a good pancake in our books, so we'd be open to trying them all.
Banana oat pancakes
With minimal ingredients (although we'd add cinnamon for a bit of flavour), you can choose any toppings you like with this recipe.
The fluffiest vegan pancakes
Have you ever seen such an inviting stack? This recipe uses dairy free milk (oat would work a treat) to create a vegan and delicious Pancake Day option.
Chickpea flour pancakes
Swap chickpea flour in for regular flour for a bit of a protein boost.
Mushroom and spinach pancakes
Shun your sweet tooth in favour of this mushroom and spinach crepe, a perfect recipe to add to your weekday menu.
Butternut squash & stilton pancakes
Anything with cheese in gets a big thumbs up from us.
Fluffy blueberry pancakes
Blueberries are high in antioxidants and add a great kick of colour to your batter.
American breakfast tacos
How good do these fluffy pancakes filled with eggs and bacon look?
Turkish spinach galette
Turn your pancake day treats into a full meal with this spinach galette, made with a fried egg and topped with chilli flakes.
Chocolate-hazelnut crepes (no refined sugar, GF, vegan)
Like Nutella, but homemade.
Peanut butter protein pancakes
Made with protein powder and topped with peanut butter, this pancake recipe could be a good brunch after a workout.
Sweet potato rolled oat protein pancakes
This recipe involves sweet potato, which adds a thick fluffiness to your pancakes. Yum.
Low-carb gluten-free pancakes
If you're gluten intolerant or are maybe trying the keto diet, how about a low-carb option?
The ultimate healthy buttermilk pancakes
Made with buttermilk, these pancakes are a 'healthier' spin on the classic American stack.
Greek yoghurt pancakes
The not-so-secret ingredient in this recipe is greek yoghurt, which promises to make your pancakes light and fluffy.
Banana oat pancakes
These sound across between a pancake an a flapjack, and that is definitely something we could get on board with.
2 ingredient healthy pancakes
Combining only bananas and eggs, this is a great option for a lowkey pancake day celebration.
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