This Breakfast Pancake Bar best way to enjoy a brunch with friends and family!
Pancakes are always the best option for brunch but a pancake bar setup just ups the enjoyment by a hundred percent! Contrary to traditional pancakes, my pancake recipe is delicious but also one of the most healthy brunch recipes! So, if you’re looking for amazing yet healthy breakfast ideas, you can definitely put this at the top of your list!
The idea is to set up a pancake station with different types of pancakes (regular, chocolate chip, blueberry, etc.), along with various toppings such as maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh fruits, and nuts. To make it more fun, you can write labels for the toppings to make it easy for everyone to identify their favorites. You can also consider dietary preferences and restrictions when selecting toppings, and offer a variety of options to accommodate everyone, children and adults alike!
Nutritional Information (per serving – 2 pancakes with toppings):
Calories: Approximately 300-350 calories per serving (depending on toppings and serving size)
Total Fat: Approximately 10-15g
Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-45g
Protein: Approximately 10-15g
Healthy Breakfast Pancake Bar
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or any milk of your choice
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or olive oil
- Cooking spray or additional oil for greasing the skillet
For Toppings:
- Fresh fruits such as berries, sliced bananas, diced mango
- Nuts and seeds such as chopped almonds, walnuts, chia seeds
- Greek yogurt plain or flavored
- Maple syrup or honey
- Shredded coconut
- Dark chocolate chips or cocoa nibs
- Nut butter such as peanut butter, almond butter
Optional:
- cooked turkey bacon
- turkey sausage
- tofu scramble for added protein
Instructions
Prepare the Pancake Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey or maple syrup, almond milk, eggs, and melted coconut oil.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are some lumps.
- Preheat the Griddle or Skillet
- Preheat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Lightly grease the cooking surface with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
Cook the Pancakes
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle or skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the griddle or skillet as needed.
Notes
Servings: Makes about 12 pancakes (serving size is 2 pancakes per person)
Set Up the Pancake Bar
Arrange the cooked pancakes on a serving platter or keep them warm in a low oven. Set out bowls or plates with the toppings of your choice, such as fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, shredded coconut, and nut butter.Customize!!!
Invite guests to create their own pancake creations by adding their desired toppings to their pancakes.Serve
Serve the pancakes with a variety of toppings and let everyone enjoy their customized breakfast creations!Tips
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