5 Tips for Guilt-Free Pancakes

Posted Tue, Mar 25, 2008, 5:58 pm PDT

164 Comments

1. Posted by tedihansamu on Tue, Mar 25, 2008, 8:14 pm PDT

thanks for the tips
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2. Posted by lyraangeltan on Wed, Mar 26, 2008, 5:04 am PDT

This were great ways! I will try some, like instead of butter and syrup, use fruit, and necter. Maybe even try yogourt, might be good with fruit! And, to add veggies, add whole sweetcorn kernels from a can to your pancakes, or cut your own corn kernels from fresh corn. Just don't use creamed corn, which will result in a soupy-pancakes. That's the only vegetable that is so delish (as Rachel Ray says) in pancakes. Oh, and try bacon for me! I'm a bit scared to try, but in Pancake House (in Manila) they have Bacon Waffles, and maybe, bacon goes with pancakes (in the pancakes!). Thanks, and have fun with your pancake choices! Creativeness is always the key to anything good (including pancakes.....) and tasty! Yum, yum, yum.
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3. Posted by justonejuls on Wed, Mar 26, 2008, 10:22 am PDT

I replace mix them with applesauce - you can use flavored applesauce to dress them up.
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4. Posted by joannealbert on Wed, Mar 26, 2008, 10:36 am PDT

I use the wholewheat mix and use the NO FAT half and half.... they come out very lite and fluffy. Then I top them off with sugar free Mrs. Butterworth's syrup.... you can't tell the difference.
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5. Posted by Tone on Wed, Mar 26, 2008, 10:39 am PDT

Thanks for all the great suggestions --- made a list and intend to follow ---- peace ----- t.
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6. Posted by trafficm2000 on Wed, Mar 26, 2008, 11:05 am PDT

Great suggestions thanks for the share http://nagworld.com have a good day
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7. Posted by Tony I on Wed, Mar 26, 2008, 11:48 am PDT

Nice suggestions except for the Splenda and Soymilk - both of which are unhealthy and have been linked to cancer. You can find some good and healthy recipes I compiled at http://www.tbyil.com/healthyrecipes.com
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8. Posted by PolyGun on Wed, Mar 26, 2008, 1:06 pm PDT

i love the idea of vanilla, nutmeg, and/or cinnamon "Guilt-Free Pancakes" Will NEVER include margarine, or shortening as both are poisons for your body. Never EVER use ANY artificial sweetener (Splenda) of any kind, as they effect your bodies interpretation of calorie intake.
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9. Posted by KaReBeAr on Wed, Mar 26, 2008, 1:18 pm PDT

cool. will try.
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10. Posted by ilovetomatoes on Thu, Mar 27, 2008, 4:36 pm PDT

Ok, 1 TABLESPOON of butter is 100 fat calories. Who puts 1 TABLESPOON of butter on a stack of flapjacks? That's like an eigth of a stick! A pat of butter is probably only a quarter of a tablespoon, so that's about 25 calories, not 100.
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11. Posted by icareprn@sbcglobal.net on Fri, Mar 28, 2008, 5:42 am PDT

How about replacing all of the margarine or oil in the recipe with "natural no sugar added" applesauce....it makes everything baked so moist. Use the measure listed for the oil.
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12. Posted by billgasor on Sat, Mar 29, 2008, 5:18 pm PDT

Tony, your healthy recip. link does not work ... really wanted to check it out . Try again. thanks Bill billgasor@yahoo.com
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13. Posted by Leslie on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 12:24 am PDT

Everybody, get it into your heads: SPLENDA IS POISON. You will see that eventually they will find out and tell us exactly that. It's not natural and not good for you. Eat very small amounts of sugar: 1 teaspoon only has 16 calories. It's NATURAL. SPLENDA IS NOT
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14. Posted by Jackie on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 12:40 am PDT

Everything sounded pretty smart then I read SPLENDA! You'd have to be retarded to think this was a nutritious alternative to sugar. How about honey, or agave? It's not always just about calories, it's about being nutrient dense and easily digested.
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15. Posted by daisytroop@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 10:39 am PDT

STEVIA is a natural sweetner that can be substituted for sugar or any artificial sweetner. It has a high fibre content and is considered a dietaryt supplement. Much sweeter than sugar and has a zero glycemic index . Find it in your local Whole Foods store or health store.
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16. Posted by TIMOTHY C on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 10:50 am PDT

everybody's hating on splenda.ithought it was made from sugar.why is it not natural?
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17. Posted by mpaladino@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 10:58 am PDT

Where can I get more info on how "bad" splenda and soy milk is?
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18. Posted by Karen S on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 11:02 am PDT

I like making pancakes using 1/2 C. Dry Oatmeal, 3 egg whites, 1/2 C. Fat Free Ricotta, 1/2 packet Splenda, 1/8 - 1/4 C. Fat Free Milk (to thin the batter). Add any flavoring you prefer (vanilla, lemon etc.) I like to use juice of 1/2 lemon and add 1 C. blueberries. Spray hot griddle with Pam. Measure out 1/4 C. mix per pancake and griddle until golden on each side. Makes about 6 pancakes. Really tasty! If you follow WW, these are Core.
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19. Posted by Kenneth L on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 11:06 am PDT

You can also use sugar free syrup, sweet without the sugar.
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20. Posted by gj91202 on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 11:13 am PDT

For VERY healthy delicious pancakes, look at KODIAK CAKES. Made of whole wheat, oats, and honey! All you have to do is add water to the mix - so simple. I enjoy these pancakes EVERY day, adding walnuts, pecans, bananas, and/or blueberries for a yummy change of taste. Picture at http://www.ereleases.com/pr/2005-kodiakcakes.jpg . Their web site is http://www.kodiakcakes.com . Can be ordered online, or I usually by them from my local Ralphs supermarket. No need to add eggs, oil, or milk!! Great for bachelors like me! :)
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21. Posted by bunny on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 11:14 am PDT

i prefer using low-fat vanilla rice milk instead of soy. (also good with hot or cold cereal). and, rather than something chemically altered- like splenda, i prefer a more natural, better for my body sweetener, like agave nectar, blackstrap molassas, or honey from a local bee farmer. also, although coconut oil is high in fat, it's still better for you than a lot of other oils and gives the pancakes a nice flavor. lastly, in my opinion- the yummiest syrup you can buy is grade b maple syrup.
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22. Posted by Jody F on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 11:15 am PDT

Tried a few of these suggestions this morning....panckes came out great! using fruit you sure don't miss the butter or syrup!
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23. Posted by kitsanders@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 11:15 am PDT

What I've always done with pancakes (or any baked product for that matter) to up the nutrition is to add 1 Tbsp of wheat germ and 1 Tbsp of nonfat dry milk per cup of flour---just put it in the bottom of the cup where you measure out the flour. If you add toasted wheat germ, it adds a bit of a nutty flavor too. For the pancakes, skip the artificial sugars! (blech) and use vanilla, nutmeg and/or cinnamon...and halve the [olive] oil called for. Its a quick and easy method to get better nutrition into the kids...and husband!
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24. Posted by Tham on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 11:17 am PDT

Okay, since when is soy milk bad for you and why?
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25. Posted by Monica W on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 11:18 am PDT

Grateful Ed's Pancakes www.gratefuleds.com are a delicious, healthy and whole grain alternative. Yum! I like to eat them with yogurt and maple syrup, not to mention leftovers with peanut butter.
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26. Posted by bunny on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 11:31 am PDT

one more thing- i recently learned you can use flax meal in place of oil- i think you just gotta use three times as much. i've only tried it (quite successfully) in muffins, but will experiment with pancakes next. flax has been shown to be helpful in fighting cancer, lowering cholesterol, and keeping you 'regular'.
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27. Posted by frogkickfrolic on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 11:44 am PDT

Are you serious? These suggestions are COMMON SENSE! If you don't want to eat a lot of calories, skip the butter and some of the sugar... duurrrrr. As far as those egg substitutes and strange syrups... uh...what? You have to go to specialty stores to buy all that junk and who has the money/the time? Nobody that I know. Ridiculous.
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28. Posted by westonapts@sbcglobal.net on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 12:01 pm PDT

I eat healthy foods for breakfast 363 days a year. The twice a year (at most) I eat pancakes, I want to enjoy old fashioned buttermilk pancakes with real butter and real maple syrup. It is about moderation, I only eat 2 or 3 when I do eat them.
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29. Posted by Harry H on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 12:05 pm PDT

Hey, Just eat the napkind Lots of fiber.
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30. Posted by TOM on Sun, Mar 30, 2008, 12:05 pm PDT

yeah lets just buy a whole counter top of ingredients..jeez that makes sense..NOT! i do like the applesauce idea though..and fresh fruit.
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