Best Healthy & Low Calorie Pancakes Recipes

Who says pancakes have to be a greasy, stovetop affair? This collection proves that fluffy, tasty and healthy can all co-exist on your plate! We’ve ditched the traditional method and whipped up 7 delicious pancake recipes, all under 250 calories per serving.

Packed with protein, fibre and exciting ingredients, these beauties are the perfect way to fuel up your morning without sacrificing taste. From creamy cottage cheese to surprising sweet potato, these recipes offer a variety that will tantalise your taste buds. So grab your mixing bowls and get ready to experience pancakes in a whole new light!

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Tools you will need

• Griddle
• Mixing bowls (set of 2 or 3)
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Rubber spatula

Low Calorie Pancakes Recipes

Cottage Cheese Pancakes (150 kcal)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
• ¼ cup rolled oats (blended into a flour-like consistency)
• 1 large egg white
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Fresh berries (optional)
• Sugar-free maple syrup (optional)

Instructions:

Combine cottage cheese, oat flour, egg white, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix until smooth. Heat your griddle or grill pan over medium heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Pour batter onto the griddle, forming small pancakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Top with fresh berries and sugar-free maple syrup, if desired.

Ricotta Protein Pancakes (200 kcal)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup ricotta cheese
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Blueberries (optional)
• Chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

Whisk together ricotta cheese, protein powder, almond milk, flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Heat your griddle or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray. Pour batter onto the griddle, forming medium-sized pancakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Top with blueberries, chopped nuts, or your favorite toppings.

Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Apples (180 kcal)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup oat flour
• 1 egg white
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 small apple, thinly sliced

Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, oat flour, egg white, baking powder, and nutmeg. Heat your griddle or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray. Pour batter onto the griddle, forming small pancakes. Arrange apple slices on top of each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and apples are softened.

Banana Oat Pancakes (170 kcal)

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Mash the banana in a bowl. Whisk in the egg, almond milk, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Stir in the rolled oats, making sure there are no dry pockets. Heat your griddle or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray. Pour batter onto the griddle, forming small pancakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (200 kcal)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup cottage cheese
• 1 egg white
• ¼ cup whole wheat flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions:

In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, egg white, flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth. Heat your griddle or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray. Pour batter onto the griddle, forming medium-sized pancakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Sweet Potato Pancakes (220 kcal)

Ingredients:

• 1 medium sweet potato, roasted and mashed
• ¼ cup rolled oats (blended into a flour-like consistency)
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch of cloves

Instructions:

Roast your sweet potato in the oven until tender. Mash it in a bowl. Whisk in the egg, almond milk, oat flour, baking powder, ginger, and cloves until well combined. Heat your griddle or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray. Pour batter onto the griddle, forming medium-sized pancakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Zucchini Carrot Fritters (180 kcal)

Ingredients:

• 1 small zucchini, grated
• 1 small carrot, grated
• ½ cup ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Grate the zucchini and carrot. Place them in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out any excess moisture. In a bowl, combine the grated vegetables, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Heat your griddle or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray. Form the mixture into small patties and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

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