Description
These pancakes are light, fluffy, and customizable. Perfect for anyone watching their calorie intake without skipping the joy of a warm, sweet breakfast stack.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 egg
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Nonstick spray or 1 tsp butter for pan
Optional toppings: fresh berries, 1 tsp maple syrup, or 1 tsp Nutella
Instructions
1. Whisk together flour and baking powder in a bowl.
2. Add egg, almond milk, and vanilla; stir until smooth.
3. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with spray or butter.
4. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the pan.
5. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes.
6. Serve warm with your favorite light toppings.
Notes
Swap almond milk with oat or skim milk if preferred.
Add 1 tbsp Greek yogurt for extra protein and texture.
Portion control is key—use a 1/4 cup scoop for consistent pancake size.
Try topping with Greek yogurt and berries instead of syrup for fewer calories.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg