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September 25, 2008

Perfect your pancakes

Submitted by SiteEditor Read more cooking, daily challenge, and healthy eating
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With the right toppings, pancakes can be part of a nutritious breakfast. Some yummy and healthy ideas:
• Blueberries (rich in antioxidants)
• Bananas (potassium)
• Flax seed (Omega-3s)
• Grated dark chocolate (flavonoids)
• Sesame seeds (vitamins and minerals)
• Nut butters or nuts (protein and fiber)

The next time you indulge in pancakes, challenge yourself to substitute fruits and natural ingredients for syrups and sugary toppings.

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  1. Mary_purse_hat
    capforever 10 months ago

    Thanks to Berlin 1974 for the freezing tip and to natnat09 for the recipe with cottage cheese in the pancakes! Wonderful!!

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    MrsQriist 11 months ago

    I had my waffles this morning with chunky pb, chopped dried apricots, and a bit of honey. Yum!

  3. Golfrrgrrl
    golfrrgrrl 11 months ago

    Pancakes are the perfect vehicle for everything! Fresh and dried fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains … anything! My mom used to make pancakes with leftover oatmeal. She would make double oatmeal for breakfast then make pancakes for lunch or breakfast the next day with the leftovers.Another nice addition to a pancake is cooked mashed pumpkin … cook your won or use canned. Add some ginger, nutmeg,cardamom and cinnamon. Fresh grated is best but in a pinch use the pumpkin pie spice mix and pancakes take on a holiday aroma and taste. Make a little syrup from candied ginger and demerara sugar or use karo and simmer with honey, cinnamon and the finely minced ginger. Real maple is always a great choice on any pancake!

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    bcastacio about 1 year ago

    I put a handful of old fashioned oats in the batter and some flax seeds, as well as blueberries. You dont even notice the oats or flax seeds. I often mix whole wheat and white flour together too.

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    kfetsko about 1 year ago

    I love buckwheat or whole wheat pancakes. I like to add a can of pumpkin, honey, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. It taste like healthy pumpkin pie. So YUMMY!!!. I usually top it with pure maple syrup, honey or Amish made pumpkin butter. Another great add in to pancakes is oatmeal, rasins and cinnamon. Taste like an oatmeal cookie. YUMMY!!

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    mjadaa about 1 year ago

    i froze some of mine using wax paper between each one.makes a quick go to breakfast or treat.

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    Kirbyco about 1 year ago

    I use an electric coffee grinder only for flax seeds, grind them every morning and add to oatmeal, cereal, pancakes, etc. has a great nutty flavor and gives me an energy boost!

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    jamiescandleloft about 1 year ago

    We use apples in our pancakes all the time

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    Adisah about 1 year ago

    Almond Butter is my favorite out of all nut butters so far. Go try it, the best almond butter is with the shells removed. With the shelves in it, it’s probably better for you but go out and try Almond Butter. It’s wonderful. :D

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    3215kim about 1 year ago

    Whole wheat pancakes with homemade applesauce…...yum. Also try with a little honey…..

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    dsmeyer12 about 1 year ago

    I started making buckwheat pancakes with flaxseed and blueberries and now I am hooked. I also tried walnuts and the were really good. Next is to add fruit toppings. I have been adding the fruit and nuts right into the batter.

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    lele about 1 year ago

    My husband loves to make pancakes. He added my homemade,no sugar added, applesauce instead of part of the oil and topped them with my homemade,little sugar added, apple butter.

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    intelerchik about 1 year ago

    I have food allergies to eggs so I use Buckwheat pancake mixes with flaxseed and whole grains. Simply topped with fresh fruit and honey. Yum

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    ladywolf_s about 1 year ago

    never had whole wheat pancakes, ill have try it

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    rbbtswfl about 1 year ago

    1 c frozen strawberries microwaved — makes a syrup. with a strawberry yogurt cup.
    Add wheat germ for additional crunch and presentation pleasure.

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    tytred about 1 year ago

    fresh blueberries, walnuts, and lots of cinnamon! (i also like to eat them with whipped cream…not so healthy but very good!)

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    sheesha about 1 year ago

    great….....................................ill try it!!!!!

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    ryanlaurie about 1 year ago

    Whole wheat pancakes with real maple syrup…..perfected.

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    Pescetarian about 1 year ago

    I love to make healthy pancakes with only whole-grain flours (oats, spelt, wheat, etc). I usually top mine with strawberries that I have frozen and then defrosted overnight in the fridge. They get a nice syrupy strawberry nectar with them that way, so it’s like a ready-made syrup! YUM!

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    winnemuccamommy about 1 year ago

    I make whole wheat pancakes then top them with blueberries strawberries and toasted almonds. They are to die for. My family and i have this usually twice a week often for dinner