Healthy Mini Pancakes

Indulge in a nutritious twist on traditional pancakes. These healthy mini pancakes are packed with nutrient dense ingredients, fiber, and lots of flavor. Plus, they’re quick to make and filled with protein!

Enhance your breakfast with nutrient dense pancakes. Made up of protein, wholesome ingredients, natural sweeteners, and lots of flavor, these pancakes will easily become your favorite breakfast!

The Beauty of Mini Pancakes: Why go mini? Well, mini pancakes are not only adorable but also incredibly versatile. Their small size means you can enjoy a variety of flavors and toppings without overindulging. Plus, they cook fast, making them perfect for busy mornings!

Wholesome ingredients: The foundation of any healthy mini pancake recipe is the choice of ingredients. Whole wheat flour, oats, or almond flour can be used as the base, packing in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Replace refined sugar with natural sweeteners like mashed bananas, unsweetened applesauce, honey, or pure maple syrup. These swaps not only add sweetness but also infuse your pancakes with valuable nutrients.

Ingredients I used:

• Oats
• Honey
• Egg
• Whole Milk
• Plain Greek Yogurt
• Baking Powder

Substitutions:

• Oats- whole wheat flour, almond flour
• Honey- maple syrup, agave syrup
• Egg- flaxseed egg
• Whole Milk- almond milk, oat milk, 2% milk, goat milk
• Plain Greek Yogurt- Any flavor greek yogurt or protein powder

Filled with Protein: Protein is an important macronutrient that contains essential building blocks to aid in structure, function, and regulation of cells and tissues. It is important to have protein with each meal to help regulate fullness and consume essential nutrients. These mini pancakes contain natural protein sources like greek yogurt, eggs & milk.

Delicious Toppings: Embrace your creativity with toppings! They’re are so many different combinations of toppings to choose from! I use greek yogurt, honey, strawberries, and blueberries.

Topping Choices

• Fruit (bananas, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples)
• Nuts (pecans, almonds, walnuts)
• Nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter)
• Greek yogurt (plain or any flavor)
• Cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips
• Chia seeds
• Honey or maple syrup

Healthy Mini Pancake Ingredient Benefits:

Oats- One of the healthiest grains we can consume. It is a good source of carbs and contains many B vitamins, to help fuel energy. The fiber content is good for gut health and can help decrease cholesterol.

Honey- Contains antioxidants, minerals, and enzymes. It is also shown that honey can soothe coughs, sore throats and treat wounds. Plus, it is super easy to add honey in your diet, and pairs well with yogurt, oats, baking, etc.

Eggs- A complete protein containing 8 grams protein per egg, similar to the amount of protein in 1 ounce of meat. Eggs are high in selenium, choline, and Vitamins B-12 and B-7. Whole eggs can be substituted with 3 egg whites 1/4 cup egg substitute.

Whole Milk- Rich in essential nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A, and vitamin K. These nutrients are crucial for maintaining healthy bones, teeth, and overall immune function. The saturated fat in whole milk contains fatty acids that are important for brain development and function. These fatty acids play a role in maintaining healthy cell membranes and supporting cognitive health.

Greek Yogurt- Excellent source of protein and calcium, plus it provides a complete source of essential amino acids. I use plain greek yogurt and mix it with honey (a natural sweetener) for full health benefits!

More Healthy Breakfast Ideas:

• Pb&j Greek Yogurt Bowl
• Avocado & Egg English Muffin
• Healthy Breakfast Sandwich
• Carrot Cake Oatmeal
• 5 Healthy Breakfast Toast Ideas

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