The berries I bought at the beginning of the week were soft by the weekend, so I used them to make these whole wheat pancakes. The fruit adds natural sweetness, so you don't need much sugar in the batter. And instead of dousing them in a river of maple syrup, I increased the protein by making my own creamy maple-flavored yogurt sauce. They were outstanding and a huge hit with the fam. Keep Read more

We're loving this heart-shaped peanut bake from reader Gabriela Une Vie Saine; she posted it in our Healthy Recipe community group. Originally from my blog, Une Vie Saine, this pancake bake is vegan and packed with whole grains, protein, and healthy fats. It's deliciously filling and makes for a generous portion size — I prepped mine the night ahead and enjoyed it first thing! Keep on Read more

Need a sweet but healthy treat to start off your weekend? This recipe for vegan pineapple pancakes that reader onthevedge posted in the Healthy Recipe community group may be just what you need. Nothing transports you to the islands faster than this instant sandy beach breakfast recipe for pineapple upside-down pancakes. They're unbelievably airy and blonde, but bring something special to your Read more

I had a leftover can of pumpkin puree and decided to put it to use for breakfast. To the delight of my daughters, I made pumpkin pancakes, but I kept things healthy using whole wheat flower and adding some ground chia seeds into the mix. The outcome was tasty and filling, I might add. Topped with maple yogurt and toasted pecans, these pancakes were a seasonal delight. Check out the recipe and Read more

Check out this recipe for gluten-free vegan pancakes from FitSugar reader prepel, she shared it in the Healthy Recipe community group. This morning I decided to shake things up a bit, so instead of having my staple breakfast of cereal and yogurt, I decided to make pancakes! I wanted to make them healthy, vegetarian, gluten-free, and filling . . . they turned out amazing! See the recipe when Read more

I love me some pancakes, but I love them even more when I can eat them with a guilt-free conscious. Thanks to these quinoa pancakes, I'm chomping away on some syrupy pieces of heaven. Topped with fresh fruit and a pat of butter, these are delicious for a breakfast treat. Paired with some more savory toppings like salmon, crème fraîche (or Greek yogurt), and chives, they'd make for a delightful Read more

Flapjacks, pancakes, short stacks, or griddle cakes — it's all the same way of saying pancakes. But all pancakes are not the same, especially for people who want to maintain a gluten-free diet. Folks who suffer from celiac disease or those that choose to live sans gluten can still butter up some cakes and pour the syrup on for a home cooked breakfast that will even have gluten eaters licking Read more

The following post was written by New York-based trainer David Kirsch. I'll be the first to admit abiding by a sound nutrition plan does require discipline. You will have to make some adjustments to your eating habits, changes to your diet, and eliminate some foods for good (it’s all for the better!). But quite often, just a simple switch in a recipe can make all the difference between a Read more

Check out this recipe for protein coconut flour berry pancakes that FitSugar reader HealthyDiva shared in our Healthy Recipe community group. www.healthydivaeats.com Ingredients 2 tbsp coconut flour 3/4 cup egg whites 3 tbsp water or milk (I used water) 1 tsp baking powder 1 scoop of Acai and Whey Protein Powder (Biochem Brand) Flaxseeds Mix all ingredients in a blender. Makes about 5-6 Read more

I'm one of those people who could be happy eating breakfast for every meal, even dinner. Warm and crispy waffles and pancakes are my favorites, and since they're not the healthiest choice on the menu, I like to make variations that offer more nutrition than your basic flapjacks. If you liked the Cinnamon Oatmeal Waffles, here's a pancake recipe that includes oats as well. It's made with fresh Read more