We’ve gotten into the habit of eating a more healthy breakfast when we cook a full meal breakfast on the weekends. We do include sometimes some lean meats, but primarily we’re pancake people.

Still, there are healthy pancakes and then, there are healthy pancakes. For our family it wasn’t so much what we put in the pancakes as it was what we put on them, and for many families that’s the same.

When it comes to health we go for the healthy whole wheat pancakes, but when covering even whole wheat pancakes with all that syrup and sugary stuff we aren’t getting the health benefits we bargained for. However, without all the toppings a healthy whole wheat pancake isn’t really my idea of a good meal.

To avoid smothering your possibly healthy whole wheat pancake find a different way to add flavor. One idea is to add some of the syrup you love into the batter for that same great taste but without the quantity typically used when pouring it all over the top. Another great idea to get more flavor by using less is by using real butter. Real butter has more flavor and requires you to use less while still getting that flavor we love. Butter hasn’t been promoted so much over the years, but studies actually show that because of it’s flavor we typically use less of it than the artificial stuff that comes with the trans fats. I simply prefer natural substances over artificial in all cases.

There are many great ways of getting the flavor out of the healthy whole wheat pancakes. Of course starting out with a pancake mix that has great flavor to begin with really helps. Find a recipe that you really enjoy and then you can add to it. Try adding flavor to the batter that will decrease your desire to add sugary stuff to top once it is cooked and steaming on your plate. You’re going to get a much more enjoyable pancake with a lot less calories.

Having a tasty whole wheat pancake is good, but for many of us having pancakes with a topping is just part of having pancakes. However, now that you have a delicious cake to start all you need is a little jam or a touch of fruit. Homemade jams have a lot less sugar and are soft and easily spreadable. Fruits lower in sugar like peaches or pears are delicious too. Applesauce or yogurt are also a very tasty ways to top your whole wheat pancakes.

Another great idea to change things up is to mix your batter a bit thinner so you can role up your pancakes with a little fruit inside. Adding just a small scoop of whipped cream is also very delicious and not all that unhealthy for you. Making your pancakes look good is often just as important as keeping them healthy and tasty. My kids love the many designs they can make out of whole wheat pancakes, fruit and whipped cream on their plate.

Getting the kids to stop long enough for a meal isn’t always easy. A family meal on the weekends with fresh fruit, whipped topping and healthy whole wheat pancakes makes it that much easier to get everyone sitting down and talking. Who knows, you might even start a tradition.

We all understand how important it is to eat a healthy breakfast. Enjoying good healthy food is necessary in achieving a healthy lifestyle. Sitting around the table with your family with a yummy plate of whole wheat pancakes will bring health and happiness. Go to doctorgrandmas.com to get free recipe ideas for your healthy breakfast.

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