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18 Healthy Pancakes So You Don't Have To Give Up Your Favorite Breakfast

We've even got a keto recipe!

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Parker Feierbach

Don't give up your short stack, just lighten it up. With a few easy swaps, you can totally keep pancakes in your breakfast rotation—and enjoy what you're eating at the same time. Oatmeal, whole wheat, banana, and tons more!

For more breakfast ideas, try these healthy egg recipes and healthy oatmeal breakfasts.

1

Vegan Pancakes

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Ethan Calabrese

Fluffy vegan pancakes are still possible.

Get the recipe from Delish.

2

Keto Pancakes

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Ethan Calabrese

You only need five ingredients to make these keto-friendly 'cakes.

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3

Coconut Flour Pancakes

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Parker Feierbach

These are super soft and tender, with just a hint of sweetness.

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4

Best Paleo Pancakes

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Parker Feierbach

Curb that early morning carb craving with a stack of these.

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5

Cream Cheese Pancakes

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Chelsea Lupkin

The lightest pancakes we've ever tasted.

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6

Greek Yogurt Pancakes

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Ethan Calabrese

They'll fill you up without weighing you down.

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7

Banana Pancakes

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Parker Freiebach

Makin' banana pancakes ♫

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8

Apple Pancake Dippers

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Chelsea Lupkin

More fruit, less guilt, right?

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9

2-Ingredient Pancakes

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Courtesy of Gimme Delicious

These pancakes only require two ingredients — and neither of them are flour.

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10

Blueberry Banana Greek Yogurt Pancakes

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Courtesy of Running With Spoons

These have more than 20 grams of protein, plus antioxidants. Pour some syrup on me.

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11

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pancakes

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Courtesy of Sally's Baking Addiction

Way less basic than an actual bowl of oatmeal.

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12

Chocolate Chip Greek Yogurt Pancakes

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Courtesy of Live Well Bake Often

Have your healthy breakfast and your chocolate chips, too.

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13

Blueberry Chia Seed Pancakes

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Courtesy of The Almond Eater

Throw some chia seeds in there for a dose of omega-3s, protein, and extra fiber.

Get the recipe from The Almond Eater.

14

Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

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Courtesy of Emilie Eats

Chocolate, plus they're vegan and gluten-free? #Brunchgoals

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15

Cinnamon Roll Greek Yogurt Pancakes

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Courtesy of Running With Spoons

Two of the best breakfast foods in one totally healthy package.

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16

Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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Courtesy of The Big Man's World

Look. How. Fluffy.

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17

Vegan Pancakes

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Courtesy of Feasting on Fruit

No butter, oil, or eggs involved.

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18

Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven

Swap maple syrup with peanut butter for lower-sugar pancakes that are packed with protein.

Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.

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