Healthy Pancake Recipes for Cozy Mornings

Over 20 healthy pancake recipes that make the perfect breakfast or brunch! You’ll find fruit-forward pancakes, ones you can make in the blender, and so much more. Plus, get all of our tips for making deliciously fluffy pancakes every time. Kid-friendly and so easy!

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stack of banana oatmeal pancakes with a slice cut out

There’s something about the start of fall that puts me on a big pancake kick. The boys LOVE them for breakfast, and I love not only how easy they are to make, but also how many nutrients I can sneak into the recipes for them.

With back-to-school season upon us, I wanted to put together a roundup of my best healthy pancake recipes that are great for kids and adults! I realized that I have over 20 amazing recipes — everything from banana pancakes to pumpkin, gluten-free and regular, plus super easy ones you can make right in your blender.

I divided the pancake recipes into flavor categories and noted which ones are gluten-free so that you can easily scan and find what you’re looking for. Be sure to read through the full recipe blog posts to get all of my tips and ways to customize each recipe, and get ready for delicious mornings ahead.

What makes these pancake recipes healthy?

I’m always thinking about what I can add, not take away, to make a recipe nutrient-dense that you can feel good about. Not only are these pancake recipes fluffy, unique, and absolutely delicious, but they’re also made extra healthy and nourishing by:

Adding extra nutrients like whole grains from oats, protein from eggs or yogurt, and even healthy fats
Using natural sweeteners like ripe banana and pure maple syrup
Mixing in vitamin-rich fruits and even veggies!

Our best tips for making pancakes

Learn how to make perfect pancakes that are golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside with this step-by-step guide! I share all of my tips, tricks, and secrets for making the best pancakes every time. Video walk-through included!

Have fun with mix-ins and toppings

Let’s be real, pancakes are made extra special thanks to the fun, delicious things you can add to the batter or on top of the stack. I love to fold in fresh berries, chocolate chips, or even chopped nuts, but here are some of my fav things to add on top of my pancakes:

Fresh berries
A dollop of yogurt
Nut butter
Chocolate chips
Chopped nuts
A drizzle of maple syrup (of course!)

Time to get this pancake party started! Scroll through and pick out a few new ones to try this week. Breakfast for dinner, anyone?!

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Freeze them for later

To freeze: place pancakes on a baking sheet so they aren’t touching and place in the freezer for 30 minutes (this is called a flash freeze), then place them in freezer safe bags or an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat: once ready to reheat, simply add pancakes to a plate and microwave for 30-60 seconds or until warm.

GF = indicates a gluten-free pancake recipe