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Light, fluffy pancakes, drenched in organic maple syrup or smothered in chocolate sauce. Doesn\u2019t that sound like a delicious breakfast? We\u2019re taking an educated guess here, but we bet that you\u2019d eat pancakes every day of the week if you could, are we right? So what\u2019s stopping you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We get it-you’re concerned about your health and your waistline. You think that eating pancakes for breakfast every morning or a couple of days a week will stack on the pounds when you step onto the bathroom scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If that\u2019s not your most significant concern, then the chances are that you find it too challenging to make pancakes on most mornings. The thought of waking up and making a batch of batter is beyond your mental grasp when you\u2019re late for work, and the kids still aren\u2019t dressed. It\u2019s so much easier to pour a bowl of cereal or toast a few slices of bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convenience is the name of the game for most people living a busy lifestyle. Fortunately, we came up with these 14-hacks to help you find the time to make pancakes on any day of the week! We\u2019ve added in some low-calorie ideas to reduce the energy content and keep you looking lean and trim while enjoying this classic breakfast treat anytime you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Substitute the Buttermilk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make fluffier pancakes by adding buttermilk to your recipe. The acidity of buttermilk reacts with the baking soda creating air bubbles. Using this culinary tactic results in a lighter, fluffier pancake containing fewer calories, while enhancing the mouthfeel of every bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For best results, use a raw, unpasteurized buttermilk brand. The natural probiotic enzymes in the milk are excellent for your gut health. If you can\u2019t find buttermilk at your local grocery store, make it yourself. All you need is some fresh, full-cream milk and a teaspoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. Add the lemon juice or the vinegar to the milk and wait for a few minutes for it to curdle \u2013 Presto! You\u2019ve made your homemade brand of buttermilk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pancakes that include buttermilk in the recipe come together far quicker than other methods that rely on plain milk. As an added benefit, it\u2019s easy to freeze the batter and thaw it out later in the week for use on another pancake day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Replace Milk Choc-Chips with Dark Choc-Chips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Choc-chip pancakes are the best! Well, that is unless you\u2019re on a diet and trying your best to avoid sugar as much as possible. In this case, why not swap out the milk choc-chips for dark chocolate chips instead? You\u2019ll be surprised to learn that this is good for your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark chocolate, with a cocoa percentage of 80-percent or more, contains a decent amount of plant-based polyphenol antioxidants. These flavonoids and catechins are compounds that help the body burn calories by enhancing gut health. Eating a few blocks of dark chocolate every day boosts metabolism and burns off excess body fat when used in conjunction with a calorie-restricted diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antioxidants clear your blood of excess free radicals that cause cell death. Free radicals are responsible for creating wrinkles and lines in your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next time you make a batch of pancakes, throw in some dark choc-chips, the chances are that you won\u2019t even be able to tell the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Try Almond Flour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most traditional pancake recipes call for the use of all-purpose flour in the method. Unfortunately, this refined carbohydrate isn\u2019t very good for your gut health. Refined carbs create inflammation of the intestinal wall in your GI tract. The inflammatory response disturbs the health of your gut biomes. These biomes are the trillions of live bacteria living in your colon and intestines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As biome health declines, the inflammation spreads to every other biological system in the body. This systemic inflammation increases bloating joint pain, and issues with thinking such as \u201cbrain-fog.\u201d Almost all chronic disease has links to inflammation that begins in the gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ditch the refined carbs the next time you make a batch of pancakes and use almond flour instead. This nutritious flour contains minimal carbs and comes loaded with healthy fats that are fantastic for gut-biome health. Almond flour mixes well with all the other ingredients, and you don\u2019t have to worry about it turning lumpy while you whisk the ingredients for the batter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Use Coconut Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Conventional pancake recipes include vegetable oil as an ingredient. However, sunflower, canola, and other vegetable oils are terrible for your health. These oils contain a significant amount of Omega-6 fatty acids that your GI tract struggles to digest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick out the unhealthy fats from your pancake recipe and include healthy oils instead. Coconut oil is an example of healthy saturated fat that\u2019s great for your gut health. Coconut oil contains long and medium-chain fats that digest slowly in your tummy. Not only do they provide excellent nutrition, but they\u2019re a slow-burning source of energy that keeps you energized and active throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutritional research shows that adding coconut oil to your diet increases metabolic efficiency, improving the rate at which your body burns body fat. This fact makes coconut oil an ideal fat source for anyone on a fat loss diet. Add a few tablespoons of this oil to your next batch of pancakes. The oil provides a smoother taste that you\u2019re bound to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Try Raw Dairy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have you heard about the health benefits of using raw dairy for your digestive system? Commercial dairy farmers use nasty antibiotics and growth hormones in their milk production. These medications keep the cow\u2019s health and increase the rate at which they produce milk. However, they end up in the milk and dairy products as well. The cows feed on a diet of grain that reduces the nutrition value of the dairy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic dairy farms avoid the use of these agents in their production process. Their animals roam pastures and feed on grass, rather than grain. There\u2019s also no addition of hormones or antibiotics to the dairy cows. This farming method results in dairy products that are far healthier and contain better nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unpasteurized dairy products contain live bacteria and probiotic enzymes that are excellent for digestive health. They feed your gut biomes with the nutrition n they need to remain as healthy as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Skip the Dairy and Try Sprite Zero<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have an allergy to dairy, such as lactose intolerance, skip out the buttermilk and milk in your pancake recipe. Replace the dairy with a can of Sprite zero instead. Wait \u2013 What? How can Sprite Zero possibly replace dairy you ask? The carbonation in the soda activates the flour and baking soda in much the same manner as buttermilk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dairy products aren\u2019t what they used to be, and if you don\u2019t have access to an organic dairy farm, your best-avoiding dairy products altogether. Cracking open a can of Sprite Zero as a replacement for the buttermilk results in a fluffy pancake that cooks evenly on the stove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you choose Sprite zero over the regular soft drink. This brand is sugar-free and gives the pancake a lemony zest that\u2019s delicious. Don\u2019t believe it? Give it a try with your next batch of pancake batter, and we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll be impressed with the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Grind Oats for a Carb-Bump<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Oatmeal is the breakfast of champions. So, why not include it in your next batch of pancake batter? The issue with adding oats to the recipe is that they often don\u2019t mix or whisk well when you’re preparing the other ingredients. We have the ultimate hack that allows you to use oats in any pancake recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add a cup of oats to your coffee grinder and blend for a few seconds. The result is oat dust that mixes easily with the other ingredients, without going lumpy. It\u2019s best to use a coffee bean grinder over a blender for this method, as the blender won’t chop up all of the oats and leaves some whole pieces in the bottom that sabotage your efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This culinary tactic allows you to enjoy a carb-bump in your pancake recipe that provides extra energy throughout the morning. Give it a try on your next batch of batter and marvel at the results!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Use Real Maple Syrup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maple syrup is the backbone of any pancake recipe. No-one wants to eat dry, lifeless pancakes. The addition of organic maple syrup turns any pancake recipe into a culinary masterpiece. Unfortunately, real maple syrup is entirely different from \u201cmaple-flavored\u201d syrup. The next time you\u2019re walking through the aisles of your grocery store in search of maple syrup, stop and read the label before you buy the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMaple-flavored\u201d syrup is corn syrup with maple flavoring and lacks the taste of genuine maple syrup distilled from maple sap. The real article tastes completely different from the maple-flavored variant and has a lower GI-rating than corn syrup products. This rating means that the sugars digest slower, providing a sustained energy release, rather than a sudden sugar shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for the bottle with the little handle on the side. This feature is a throwback to times when farmers delivered their produce in 5-gallon jugs featuring a large handle to allow for convenient movement of the jar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Use a Blender and Keep your Mix in a Ketchup Bottle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s fast-paced lifestyle means that parents need to drop the kids off at school and get into work earlier than at any point in history. Unfortunately, nutrition suffers as a result of this shortened time window. Many parents choose to let their kids eat sugary cereals and commercial milk for breakfast \u2013 a terrible nutrition idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pancakes are a healthier alternative to cereal, but it takes forever to make a batch of batter when you\u2019re in a rush during the morning. Take the initiative and make your recipe at night using a blender. Blending the ingredients takes no time at all, and you have a smooth batch of batter that\u2019s ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pour the batter into a squeeze ketchup bottle for added convenience and store in the fridge. All you need to do is heat up the skillet in the morning and pour out the batter. The pancakes are ready in minutes, no mess and no fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Try Free-Range Eggs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Commercial hen farming is another area of food production that\u2019s taken a knock with increased egg demand. Commercial farms raise hens in terrible living conditions, with thousands of the animals stuffed into living quarters where they can barely move. Farmers remove the hen\u2019s beaks to prevent them from pecking one another, and they feed them a grain-based diet packed with hormones to make the hens grow faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nutrition and taste of the eggs that the hens lay suffer as a result of these farming methods. We recommend that you find a farm stall selling free-range eggs. Free-range hens spend their days roaming a feed pen, scratching around while they eat an organic diet. This farming method results in an entirely different egg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The yolk is dark-orange and provides a more vibrant, creamier mouth-feel and taste. The eggs have a higher nutritional profile, and you don\u2019t have to worry about contamination from growth hormones or antibiotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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11. Go Large<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we already mentioned, inconvenience is a significant part of the reason why people struggle to make pancakes for breakfast in the morning. There\u2019s not enough time in the morning to get it done. However, a little preparation goes a long way. It\u2019s okay to freeze pancake batter and then thaw it out for use when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next time you’re preparing a recipe, make double the amount and freeze the leftovers. For added convenience, buy a few squeeze ketchup bottles and freeze the batter directly in the containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use color-coded ketchup and mustard bottles for different recipes. Keep your buttermilk mix in a ketchup bottle and your pumpkin pancake mix in a mustard bottle. If you have more than two recipe flavors on hand, label the containers with a removable marker. Pull them from the freezer and let them thaw overnight. In the morning your batter\u2019s ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12. Stuffed Pancakes for the Win<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pancakes are delicious at any time of the day. They\u2019re America’s favorite breakfast treat \u2013 it\u2019s no wonder why IHOP is so successful. Speak to anyone that\u2019s looking forward to a cheat day, and they\u2019ll most likely tell you their breakfast is pancakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if we told you there\u2019s a way to make pancakes even yummier? Seriously, we\u2019re not kidding. Try a recipe for stuffed pancakes the next time you feel like whipping up a batch of batter. Our favorite stuffed pancake recipe involves the addition of Nutella for a chocolatey treat. Spread half the mixture on the pan and wait for the bottom to firm up. Drop a spoonful of Nutella into the pancake and some chopped nuts, then cover the Nutella with more pancake mix before you flip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final result will make you flip out! You can try this recipe idea with a variety of fillings, from fresh fruit to savory options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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13. Give Japanese Pancakes a Try<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This pancake hack is for enthusiasts only. Once you try out this idea, there\u2019s no going back to traditional pancakes. To make Japanese pancakes, mix up a batch of your favorite batter and add it to your rice cooker. Hit the start button and come back in 45-minutes when the appliance finishes working its magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a giant pancake that\u2019s cooked through, it\u2019s nothing like a regular pancake, but don\u2019t be alarmed when it becomes your favorite method of making these delicious breakfast treats. The best part about using the rice cooker is the lack of involvement. It\u2019s a set-and-forget affair, and you don\u2019t have to worry about bubbling or burning the batter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using the oven and a muffin tray is another excellent way of preparing pancakes if you have time to spare. Set the oven on 400F, line a muffin tray with grass-fed butter and add your favorite pancake mix. Leave it for 25-minutes and come back to perfectly cooked pancakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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14. Add Overripe Bananas to the Batter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bananas are one of the most popular tropical fruits available. These tasty delights come packed with 3-grams of fiber in every serving. The pectin and resistant starch in bananas along with all the flavonoid antioxidants found in each serving of the fruit provide optimal nutrition for improving your gut health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ve had the experience of buying a bunch of bananas, only to have the last few go brown in the fruit bowl as they wait for someone to eat them. Never fear! \u2013 We have a hack for that. Mashup overripe bananas and add them to a batch of pancake batter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recipe idea is a great way to bump up the calorie count of your pancakes while adding in extra vitamins and minerals that enhance the health of your immune system. Never let another banana go to waste, give this hack a try and enjoy some banana pancakes for your next breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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