Breakfast is Served: My Go-To Sunday Morning Pancake Recipe Round-Up

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I am a true breakfast lover at heart and being a mom to a little one, I’ve muddled around in my kitchen trying to make the traditional breakfasts creative, healthier, + filled with flavor. These are my go-to pancake recipes that will serve you up with some fork-licking breakfast options!

 

 

 

 

 

Protein Pancake Trio

Blueberry Cheesecake

Vanilla Pear

Roasted Cinnamon Apple

 

 

 

Potato Pancakes with Sriracha-Spiced Syrup

Mixing the sweet with the savory is such a yummy experience for your tastebuds! Partner them with some morning veggies and/or greens for an added dose of nutrients.

 

 

 

Savory Spinach Pancakes

Serve these up with some lightly roasted garlic tomatoes and you can have pancakes at ANY time of day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banana-Chocolate Protein Pancakes

Ok….so sometimes a cheat prep of these pancakes is in order! Take the protein pancake base from above + top them with melted chocolate chips + banana slices!

Healthy Protein-Filled Pancake Recipes in 3 Creative Flavors

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Protein Pancake Base:

This mix works with any add-ins!

What You Need:

  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened hemp milk
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 TB maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 scoops protein powder, plain or vanilla

To Make:

  1. Simply mix it all together + pick your “insides” from below!

 

Roasted Cinnamon Apple

What You Need:

  • 1 apple, diced
  • 1 TB brown sugar
  • 1/2 TB Earth Balance butter spread
  • 1/2 TB cinnamon, ground

To Make:

  1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients, then grill them in the pan for roughly 5-6 minutes or until softened.

Vanilla Pear

  • 1 small pear, diced
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 TB Earth Balance butter spread
  • dash of brown sugar
  • bit of lemon juice

To Make:

  1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients, then grill them in the pan for roughly 5-6 minutes or until softened.

Blueberry Cheesecake

What You Need:

  • 1/2 pint blueberries
  • 1 TB sugar
  • dash of lemon juice
  • 1/2 TB Earth Balance butter spread
  • Greek yogurt whipped cream cheese

To Make:

  1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter- add in the blueberries + lemon juice and cook until softened. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese + sugar- add in the blueberries + mix well.

 

Savory Spinach and Parmesan Pancakes

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Spinach + Parmesan Pancakes

makes 6-8 pancakes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 medium zucchinis, grated
  • 3-4 handfuls baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh herbs; I love basil + oregano
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 TB yellow onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup cassava or coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Salt + black pepper, to taste
  • Avocado oil, for pan-frying

TO MAKE:

  1. Place the grated zucchini in a colander + sprinkle it with salt t0 bring the excess water out- let it sit for 15 minutes.  Then, pat it between paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, spinach, parmesan, herbs, eggs, onion, + garlic. Stir to mix well. Then, pour in the flour and baking powder- mix well.
  3. Heat avocado oil for 30 seconds over medium-high heat for 30 seconds + swirl around the skillet. Using a measuring cup- place 1/8 cup of mixture per pancake. Let it sit + heat for 1 minute, then use the bottom of the cup to flatten it. Pan-fry for 3 minutes per side.
  4. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to repeat.
  5. Serve with pan-sauteed tomatoes + a tasty garlic aioli or marinara sauce.