Pancakes are one of those magical foods that offer an easy way to haveliteral cakefor breakfast.

Well, we are here to tell you that delicious and healthy homemade pancakes are absolutely possible.

You might just have to think outside the (pancake) box.

Stack of pancakes topped with butter and syrup.

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So what is the secret to great, healthy pancakes?

So when it comes to making a great, healthy pancake, it really depends on your preferences.

What can you add to pancakes to make them taste even better?

Pancakes on a blue plate.

This is another matter of preference, but you’ll find tons of ideas in this list of recipes.

Think: lemon zest, vanilla, cinnamon, berries, coconut, and so much more.

Many of the recipes also call for baking powder, which brings the fluffy factor.

Stack of pancakes with yogurt sauce and blueberries.

And when in doubt, add chocolate chips.

Does pancake batter need to rest?

But others just tell you to mix up the batter and pour it out.

Stack of pancakes with walnuts on top.

So what’s the deal with resting pancake batter?

Now, let’s get to the good stuff.

Here are 23 healthy pancake recipes that are sweet, satisfying, and make for an actually substantial breakfast.

Pancakes with poppy seeds.

A note about the wordhealthyhere: We know that healthy is acomplicated concept.

Some of those foods might fall into conventional ideas of what healthy is.

And some might not.

Stack of pancakes from overhead.

Get this: The pancakes are made only with bananas and eggs.

The results may look a little funny, but they taste just as good as any other pancake.

Blueberry Chia Seed PancakesfromThe Almond Eater

Serious question: Is there anything better thanblueberry pancakes?

Cottage cheese pancakes with berries on a plate.

Carrot Cake PancakesfromSimply Quinoa

Looking for a gluten-free pancake recipe that tastes like a decadent dessert?

We got you.Quinoa powderis the secret behind these carrot cake pancakes.

), you will love these pancakes.

Stack of green pancakes sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Heads up: This recipe does recommend letting the batter rest for 30 minutes.

Each pancake is filled with five grams of protein!

Also, one serving of these packs 21 grams of protein!

Stack of pumpkin pancakes topped with almond butter and syrup.

(If that’s your jam, here are some morealmond flour recipes.)

But just don’t skimp on the chocolate chips.

Buttermilk Spelt PancakesfromNaturally Ella

You’re likely already familiar with buttermilk pancakes.

Stack of buckwheat pancakes topped with roasted peaches.

Coconut Quinoa PancakesfromGreen Kitchen Stories

Quinoa adds an unexpectedly nice, chewy texture to these wholesome pancakes.

Heads up: This recipe recommends letting the batter rest for one to two hours since it involves yeast.

Think of them as zucchini bread in pancake form.

Stack of pancakes with blueberries and chopped bananas.

Um, yes kindly.

Green Smoothie PancakesfromNosh and Nourish

You’re probably thinking, What?!

But trust us, these are great.

Stack of three pancakes on a white plate.

Spinach is blended into the batter, but it hardly affects the flavor.

We won’t blame you if you break these back out for St. Patrick’s Day.

), consider these cornmeal pancakes.

Stack of pancakes with chocolate chips.

The whipped goat cheese is to die for.

Hempseed PancakesfromThe Full Helping

Hempseeds are notoriously packed with protein, and so are these pancakes.

Stack of chocolate pancakes on a blue plate.

Stack of pancakes topped with pineapple.

Plate of pancakes from overhead topped with strawberries.

Quinoa pancakes with a jar of jam.

Stack of pancakes with a drizzle of frosting.

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Stack of pancakes topped with butter and syrup.

Pancakes with apple slices in them.

Stack of green pancakes on a white plate.

Cornbread pancakes with goat cheese whipped cream and jam.

Stack of hempseed pancakes.