What do you put on pancakes?

kfox15
kfox15 Posts: 97 Member
edited November 8 in Food and Nutrition
I love love love buckwheat pancakes and I used make them once a week on Sundays. Since I started MFP ~35 days ago, I haven't had them but I'd like to make them tomorrow. The pancakes themselves are pretty clean ( 140 kcal, whole grain, 1g of sugar 3g of fiber) but I'm trying to figure out what to put on top of them. As much as I would love to just smother them with real maple syrup (that my brother sends from real trees!) that's a lot of sugar. I'm thinking maybe honey or natural peanut butter but would love some suggestions!
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  • kfox15
    kfox15 Posts: 97 Member
    haha now I feel dumb, honey is right up there with sugar but you all know what I'm getting at!
  • Narisong
    Narisong Posts: 191
    Smuckers Low cal Jelly?
  • issyfit
    issyfit Posts: 1,077 Member
    I like most of the sugar free syrups, using Fred Meyer brand right now.
  • theflyingartist
    theflyingartist Posts: 385 Member
    Take a tablespoon of peanut butter and a tablespoon of pure maple syrup. Add just a dash of hot water, mix it all together and drizzle it over all the pancakes.
    I say eat what you love, just smarten it up a bit ;)
  • kfox15
    kfox15 Posts: 97 Member
    Take a tablespoon of peanut butter and a tablespoon of pure maple syrup. Add just a dash of hot water, mix it all together and drizzle it over all the pancakes.
    I say eat what you love, just smarten it up a bit ;)

    wow that sounds fantastic!! I might just have to try that!
  • theflyingartist
    theflyingartist Posts: 385 Member
    Take a tablespoon of peanut butter and a tablespoon of pure maple syrup. Add just a dash of hot water, mix it all together and drizzle it over all the pancakes.
    I say eat what you love, just smarten it up a bit ;)

    wow that sounds fantastic!! I might just have to try that!
    Buckwheat pancakes are amazing. There's a local organic breakfast cafe in Seattle that home makes them with a ginormous toppings bar. Surprisingly, buckwheat pancakes taste amazing with a little of that peanut butter maple mixture and a ton of blueberries and blackberries or raspberries. It's like a hearty peanut butter and jelly breakfast.
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
    bananas
    peanut butter
    jam
  • cassidygrooms
    cassidygrooms Posts: 64
    mrs. butterworth sugar free syrup! I think its delicious...
  • wildkatt7
    wildkatt7 Posts: 163 Member
    I put a bit of butter and an egg, sunny side up (that is yoke not broken or cooked)
  • j_twirl
    j_twirl Posts: 33 Member
    I usually just put 1tsp of smart balance butter on, and then on sprinkle lots of powdered sugar! The sugar part might sound misleading, but its only 20 calories for 2 tablespoons! :)
  • toniRAD
    toniRAD Posts: 196 Member
    A tablespoon of Nutella.
    :)
  • gsager
    gsager Posts: 977 Member
    Use the syrup, measure a couple of tablespoons. I don't know how many calories that will be but you can cut down on something else later in the day if it's too high. I eat everything I want, not as much as I used to but I don't deprive myself.
  • Thena81
    Thena81 Posts: 1,265 Member
    i put candy in and skip syrup ->rolos or butter fingers all crumbled up into small chunks yummu yummy for the tummy hahahahahaa lol
  • diannholland1965
    diannholland1965 Posts: 782 Member
    OK, this is going to sound odd I am sure. But here goes.... Baby food. Fruit style. WHY? Because there is no added sugar to fruit baby food. Basically all that is in it is fruit. and it is ALSO very low in calories and already measured out for you. Other than that i put one orange and MAYBE one banana in the good old blender and a few seconds later PURE FRUIT YUMMINESS! This also works as a fruit smoothy in the AM do not need to add anything to it. Just your Orange and banana.
  • karagav
    karagav Posts: 172 Member
    i put a bit of strawberry jam and then roll it up and eat it like a wrap!! :) now i want one haha
  • mrschappet
    mrschappet Posts: 488 Member
    peanut butter :-) YUUUUUUMMMMMMM
  • schpanks
    schpanks Posts: 468 Member
    Half of a banana sliced, and light syrup. I can't stand sugar free. It's not low cal, but nowhere near as decadent calorie-wise as it tastes.
  • deeharley
    deeharley Posts: 1,208 Member
    A bit of butter or oil - your choice. Place in a small pan over a low to medium fire, thinly slice half an apple into the pan. Stir occasionally until apple slices are tender, add a little cinnamon, pour out of pan directly onto pancakes.
  • skwertzh20
    skwertzh20 Posts: 1
    my kind of girl...............:wink::wink:
  • dirtyhalos
    dirtyhalos Posts: 3 Member
    whipped cream
  • lilfarm
    lilfarm Posts: 30 Member
    I also put PB anf real maple syrup. Without the PB it is just way too much sugar for me. Or warm fruit and an egg on the side.

    I like the baby food idea :)
  • Tamstar1985
    Tamstar1985 Posts: 334 Member
    i like them with sugar-free applesauce (like another poster, i use babyfood applesauce because it only has apples in it) :D also, the homemade maple syrup is a nice choice, if you portion it out - apparently maple syrup has special compounds in it, many of which have antioxidant properties!!
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    maple syrup all the way, now that I can buy it instead of table syrup ;)

    but I have been known to use honey, molasses, jam (home canned) fresh or frozen (allow to thaw somewhat) berries, greek yogurt... I make up a BIG batch of pancakes and freeze the unused ones for breakfasts, the various toppings allow a flavour change that eating the "same" breakfast all week isn't a big deal :)
  • BradyMommy
    BradyMommy Posts: 82 Member
    Apple sauce and cinnamon or some sugar free jelly.
  • caitlinclock
    caitlinclock Posts: 528 Member
    I use peanut butter and bananas! So good!
    Sometimes whipped cream, nutella, and strawberries for a treat!
  • kir911
    kir911 Posts: 228 Member
    take some fresh strawberries add a little sweetner, sugar etc and smash them, then put it on top! yum Wish I could eat pancakes...oh well!
  • slrose
    slrose Posts: 164 Member
    oooo defrosted frozen fruit
  • fantabuloushoney
    fantabuloushoney Posts: 17
    sliced fruit, Nutella, peanut butter, or yogurt
  • supergr33n
    supergr33n Posts: 69 Member
    Nalley's lite lumberjack syrup is actually pretty good. It's all we use over here for 'cakes and waffles. I've even been known to add a little bit to my plain greek yogurt for something sweet.
  • ShellyMacchi
    ShellyMacchi Posts: 975 Member
    i use the pure maple syrup... or honey... both a natural choice.
    i just don't drench my pancakes in them anymore, i top with fresh fruit and a drizzle of syrup or honey *S*

    i go without nothing that i love... why would i? *S*

    it's all about control and planning now.
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