Does it get any better than a pancake breakfast? We think not!

If you've a penchant for pancakes but wouldn't mind giving yours a healthier shake up, this post is for you. Today we're sharing 4 delicious healthy pancake recipes you'll turn to again and again. Whether you're after a protein fix, love a dollop of peanut butter, are looking to get some fruit in, or want to go uber healthy with quinoa, you're sure to fall for one of these heavenly healthy pancake recipes. First up... Protein Pancakes! Nom.

4 Healthy Pancake Recipes

Protein Pancakes

Power up your brekkie with these yummy protein pancakes!

Ingredients

• 1 scoop Optimum Nutrition lean whey
• 3 egg whites
• ¼ cup of water
• 1 tbsp Meridian smooth/crunchy almond butter
• 1 tsp True Natural Goodness xylitol (you can use more if desired)
• 2 tbsp Biona Organic light agave syrup

Method

1. Combine the whey protein, egg whites, water and agave syrup in a bowl. Add more water to gain desired consistency.

2. Pour on to a hot pan and cook over a medium heat.

3. Plate and cover the almond butter and sprinkle with xylitol for sweetness.

4. Add a few strawberries and banana, or your favourite fruits for extra nutrition and deliciousness.

Quinoa Pancakes

If you're trying to be super good, look no further than these Quinoa pancakes - packed with this healthy supergrain.

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1 scoop Optimum Nutrition lean whey
• ½ cup wholegrain oats
• 1 ½ cups Evergreen organic quinoa
• ¼ tsp Linwoods milled organic flaxseed
• ¼ cup Evergreen walnuts
• ¼ tsp Evergreen cinnamon
• 6 strawberries, sliced

Method

1. Combine protein powder, oats, quinoa, flaxseed, cinnamon and 4 strawberries in a bowl. Slowly add in the 2 egg whites and blend until smooth.

2. Spray a pan with cooking spray and place over a medium heat and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side ultil light brown on both sides.

3. Plate and add the walnuts and remaining strawberries.

3 Ingredient Pancakes

Looking for a quick and easy pancake recipe with some fruit in there? These banana pancakes are a winner.

Ingredients

• ½ cup Bob’s Red Mill rolled oats
• 1 banana peeled
• 3 ½ tbsp. almond milk

Method

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl or with a hand blender.

2. Pour on to a hot pan and cook over medium heat.

3. Plate and add toppings of your choice.

Peanut Butter Pancakes

The last of our healthy pancake recipes - give your pancakes a protein punch with a dollop of peanut butter!

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups Doves Farm organic plain white flour
• 6 tbsp True Natural Goodness xylitol
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 ¼ cups fat free milk
• ¼ cup Meridian crunchy peanut butter
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• ½ tsp Nielsen-Masset organic vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs

Method

1. Combine flour, xylitol, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

2. In a separate bowl combine the milk, peanut butter, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and eggs.

3. Using a knife, make a ‘well’ in the centre of the dry ingredients and slowly add in the remaining ingredients. Stir until smooth.

4. Spoon about ¼ cup batter on to a hot pan and cook over a medium heat.

5. If desired, add more peanut butter when the pancakes are cooked.