Best 7 Crazy Good Healthier Buttermilk Pancakes Recipes

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Buttermilk pancakes are a classic breakfast staple that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Buttermilk is a fermented dairy product that gives pancakes a slightly tangy flavor and tender texture. While traditional buttermilk pancakes are delicious, they can be high in calories and fat. If you're looking for a healthier version of this classic dish, there are several ways to reduce the calories and fat without sacrificing flavor.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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These healthy Buttermilk Pancakes are fluffy, thick and so delicious. You won't believe it is gluten-free, refined sugar-free and so easy to make.

Provided by Shuang Shuang Liang

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
1/4 cup milk of choice *
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup tapioca flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 pinch of sea salt
2 - 3 tbsp coconut sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • in small dish or bowl, mix milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add eggs and buttermilk. Then add almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, a pinch of salt, coconut sugar (if using any). Whisk until well combined.
  • Let the batter sit for about 5 minutes before cooking to allow time for leavening
  • Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle to medium heat. Use a spoon or cookie dough scooper to pour batter on the cooking surface. When you see the outer edge start to brown and bubbles start to form, carefully flip the pancakes and cook for another minute or 2.
  • Serve with fruits, nut butter, maple syrup, or any of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 63 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 pancake, Sodium 261 milligrams sodium, Sugar 13 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

HEALTHY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES (HEALTHY PANCAKE RECIPE)



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This healthy pancake recipe uses whole wheat flour, no added fat, and healthy buttermilk pancakes are sweetened only with mashed bananas! SO delicious!

Provided by Chrissie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bananas (very well mashed)
3 cups low-fat buttermilk
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups whole wheat flour (I've also had success using whole wheat flour and oat flour, 1 1/2 cups each,)
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Your favourite cooking spray

Steps:

  • Measure out the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mash the bananas very well (it's ok if they go a little bit liquidy...you don't want any large chunks). Add the eggs and the vanilla and beat with a fork until they're combined well.
  • Measure the buttermilk into a separate liquid measuring cup and pour the buttermilk and the egg mixture into the flour mixture.
  • Stir everything together carefully, making sure you don't over mix, until everything is combined.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  • Let the batter sit in the bowl for about 5-6 minutes before you start frying. This will allow the leavening agents (the baking powder and baking soda) time to begin their work and you'll start to see the batter start to rise slightly as air bubbles develop below the surface.
  • Once the oil has heated for a few seconds, turn the heat down to medium-low heat and carefully ladle about 1/3 cup of batter into the pan for each pancake, trying to disturb the batter as little as possible. This will help the air bubbles stay intact as the pancake cooks and create a light and fluffy texture. This is especially important when using whole wheat flour because the wheat particles in the flour actually interfere with gluten development, making baked goods made with whole wheat flour denser and generally less fluffy than their all-purpose flour counterparts.
  • Once you see the edges beginning to brown slightly and a few bubbles breaking the surface of the batter, flip the pancakes over. You can check the underside by lifting up the edge of one of the pancakes using a spatula; if the underside is brown, it's time to flip!
  • Repeat this process until all your batter is gone. The number of pancakes you make will vary based on the size you choose and the pan you're using, but this recipe feeds our family of four with several pancakes left over for the next day (usually around a total of 12-16 pancakes).
  • Serve the pancakes hot off the griddle with some fresh berries and maple syrup!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 268 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Calories 161 kcal

THE ULTIMATE HEALTHY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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These light & fluffy pancakes are the best I've ever had! They have a slight tang from the iconic buttermilk and lots of rich butter flavor. Serve them warm with real maple syrup, a bit of butter, fresh fruit, or anything your heart desires!

Provided by Amy's Healthy Baking

Yield 16 silver dollar sized pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup + 2 tbsp (135g) whole wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, or gluten-free* flour (measured like this)
1 tsp (3g) baking soda
½ tsp (2g) baking powder
¼ tsp (2g) salt
½ tbsp (7g) unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 ½ tsp (8mL) vanilla extract
½ cup (120mL) low-fat buttermilk, room temperature (see Notes!)
1 tsp (5mL) pure maple syrup
¼ cup (60g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, egg, and vanilla. Whisk in the buttermilk and maple syrup. Stir in the yogurt until no large lumps remain. Add in the flour mixture, and stir until just incorporated.
  • Lightly coat a large pan or griddle with nonstick cooking spray, and preheat over low heat.
  • Using 2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake, dollop onto the hot pan, and spread into a circular shape if desired. Let the pancakes cook for 2-3 minutes, or until a slight skin starts to form around the edges and the bottom is light golden brown. Slide a spatula underneath, and flip. Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes or until light golden brown on both sides. Serve hot.

LIGHT AND HEALTHY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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These are light and delicious pancakes that are relatively healthy...until you add the butter and syrup anyway!

Provided by brickhouse

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons oil (canola, corn, or vegetable)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • lightly beat eggs.
  • add buttermilk, oil, sugar and vanilla and mix very well.
  • mix together dry ingredients.
  • add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
  • to cook:.
  • preheat non stick pan, medium heat.
  • add 1/4 cup of batter and cook on a non-stick surface until bubbles appear throughout the pancake.
  • flip to cook the other side.
  • if batter is too thick, you can add water -- pancakes will be flatter though.
  • it is important to cook on medium heat even if it takes longer as it allows you to cook these pancakes with no extra oil in the pan- the result is fluffy and light and not oily.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.9, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 109.4, Sodium 414.2, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 11.4, Protein 11

HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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These pancakes forgo the white flour, sugar, and oil with healthy substitutes. So good, the hubby won't even know the difference.

Provided by VickiVSN

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 4-5 pancakes, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon Splenda sugar substitute
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons prune puree

Steps:

  • Mix together dry ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl lightly beat together egg, buttermilk, and apple butter (prune puree may be substituted for any pureed fruit or fat replacement product).
  • Mix dry and wet together.
  • Let stand a few minutes for oat bran to absorb the liquid. Preheat griddle to medium high.
  • Spray with non-stick spray, scoop about 1/3 cup of batter onto griddle. Optionally, add fresh fruit such as bananas or blueberries to pancake at this point. When starts to bubble, flip and cook a minute more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.4, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 686, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 8.4, Protein 15.1

OLD-FASHIONED BUTTERMILK PANCAKES



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This is my mother's and grandmother's recipe from Western Tennessee. I have never found anything that comes close to the flavor of these pancakes. Add small berries for a different flavor boost. Serve with butter and maple syrup.

Provided by Tim Wong

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat a griddle to medium heat, according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add buttermilk, eggs, and butter; stir together until well blended but do not stir out all of the small lumps. Overmixing the batter will make the pancakes tough and rubbery.
  • Pour oil on a paper towel and spread over the griddle to grease lightly. Test the griddle with a few drops of water; water should dance across the surface and not instantly steam and evaporate.
  • Working in batches, drop 1/4 to 1/3 cupfuls batter for each pancake onto the hot griddle. Cook until the sides start to shine and look stiff, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, about 2 more minutes. Repeat to make remaining pancakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 295.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

HEALTHIER GOOD OLD FASHIONED PANCAKES



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I loved this pancake recipe. Way better than a mix at the store but I wanted to cut a little of the fat. I make them with less butter, egg whites instead of a whole egg, and nonfat milk. They are so fluffy and tasty plus I feel great about giving them to my family.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Pancake Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 ¼ cups nonfat milk
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in milk, egg whites, and melted butter; mix until smooth.
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake, pour or scoop batter onto griddle. Brown on both sides and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 554.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh buttermilk. Fresh buttermilk will give your pancakes a light and fluffy texture. If you don't have fresh buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your pancakes tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Cook the pancakes over medium heat. Cooking the pancakes over medium heat will help them cook evenly without burning.
  • Flip the pancakes only once. Flipping the pancakes too often will make them tough. Flip the pancakes only once, when the edges are dry and bubbles start to form on the surface.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately. Pancakes are best served immediately after they are cooked. Top them with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

These buttermilk pancakes are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They are light and fluffy, with a slightly tangy flavor. The addition of oats and flaxseed meal makes them a good source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Serve these pancakes with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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