Craving Pancakes? Add These 8 Ingredients to the Batter For a Healthier Stack

Adding pumpkin puree to pancakes or mashed roasted sweet potato increases the fiber and vitamin A and makes your stack super moist.

If you're into throwing greens into your fruit smoothie, then you'll love this recipe that adds spinach to your pancakes. Although the greens add a slightly teal earthy hue, they also add fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate.

Make your typical carb-loaded stack a high-protein meal by adding protein powder to the batter. We're fans of this plant-based protein powder.

Increase the fiber and healthy fats in your stack by using a flax egg (one tablespoon flaxmeal mixed with three tablespoons water) instead of a real egg.

Add diced, mashed, or sliced banana to your pancake batter and when you cook it up, the banana gets all soft and yummy and is so sweet, you might be able to forgo the syrup! Or if you want to go completely grain-free, try this banana and egg pancake recipe.

Add natural sweetness and fiber to your stack by mixing in fresh, frozen, or pureed fruit to the batter.