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5 Healthy Pancake Recipes You and Your Family Will Love

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When you think of the perfect weekend morning, what comes to mind? Maybe a sizzling griddle, a sky-high stack of fluffy pancakes and a sweet drizzle of maple syrup running down the sides? If that’s your vision for breakfast bliss, you’re not alone!

The only problem is that traditional buttermilk pancakes can be unhealthy. Luckily, it’s easy to indulge without guilt in a glorious stack of pancakes thanks to healthy pancake recipes.

Almond Flour Pancakes

Grain and gluten free pancakes? They exist! These pancakes are made with almond flour, eggs and tapioca flour — a flour made from cassava root. They’re packed with protein and have a delicious nutty flavor.

Sweet Potato Pancakes

With only sweet potato, egg, banana, baking powder and cinnamon, this pancake recipe is easy to make. Dip them in almond or peanut butter for a sweet snack.

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Oatmeal Pancakes with Blueberry Jam

These gluten-free and vegan pancakes contain no wheat, refined sugar or animal products. Top them with the accompanying blueberry chia jam recipe for some added sweetness.

Quinoa Pancakes

With the added protein and fiber from the quinoa, this pancake recipe will leave you feeling full and satisfied. Top them with pure maple syrup or fruit.

Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes

Why top your pancakes with fruit when you can bake it in? This healthy recipe features good-for-you whole wheat flour and golden delicious apples. Place sliced apples in a skillet and when they start to soften, pour the batter over them and cook through.

Which of these healthy pancake recipes will you try? Let us know by commenting below.

Mary Luz Mejia

Mary Luz Mejia is a NATJA nominated freelance food/travel journalist, Gemini-nominated former food TV producer and food communications professional. When not on the road, you’ll find her testing and developing recipes or in front of her laptop. You can read some of her work here and follow her culinary escapades @MaryLuzOnFood.

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Mary Luz Mejia is a NATJA nominated freelance food/travel journalist, Gemini-nominated former food TV producer and food communications professional. When not on the road, you’ll find her testing and developing recipes or in front of her laptop. You can read some of her work here and follow her culinary escapades @MaryLuzOnFood.

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