Healthy Pancakes
These Healthy Pancakes are the ultimate breakfast staple—fluffy, wholesome, and endlessly customizable. With just one simple base pancake batter, you can create six delicious flavor combinations ranging from fruity to savory. Whether you’re making them for a cozy weekend brunch or meal prepping for the week, these pancakes always hit the spot.
Ingredients
Dry:
- 1.5 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- dry flavor add-ins
Wet:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- wet flavor add-ins
Flavor Add-Ins (Pick One)
- Peanut Butter Banana:
- 1 banana ¼ cup peanut butter, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- Apple Cinnamon:
- 1.5 cups grated apples 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp coconut sugar, 1 tbsp coconut oil
Pumpkin Spice:
- 1 cup pumpkin 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp pie spice
- Lemon Ricotta:
- 2 tbsp zest ½ cup ricotta, 1 tsp almond extract, 2 tbsp honey
- Chocolate Banana:
- 1 banana ¼ cup cocoa powder, ⅓ cup chocolate chips, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla
- Scallion Potato Savory:
- 1.5 cups grated potato ½ cup green onion, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp paprika, salt, 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix base and flavor dry ingredients.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and flavor wet ingredients.
- Combine wet and dry, stir in coconut oil.
- Heat skillet, scoop 1/3 cup batter per pancake.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side.
- Serve warm with toppings of choice.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/healthy-pancakes/
Notes
- Don't Overmix: Mix the batter until just combined to ensure fluffy pancakes.
- Use Ripe Bananas: For flavors involving bananas, use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and easier mashing.
- Let Batter Rest: Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes to hydrate the flour, resulting in better texture.