What do you put on pancakes?

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  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Someone suggested on my 'healthy snacks' thread to freeze fruit and then warm it up in the oven. Basically you'd have warm fruit goo to put on it. Cinnamon goes well with that. You could also mix a little plain yoghurt if you felt like it.
    Peanut butter/hazelnut spread
    cachews (they're nice when they're fried into the pancakes) or any other sort of nut. You could also try adding dried fruit.
    mix in chocolate protein powder is delicious.
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    Lots of fresh/frozen berries, mushed a bit so they juice out.

    I only use maple syrup if I did a long run and have lots of extra calories to use.

    Pam
  • chachita7
    chachita7 Posts: 996 Member
    Having them once in a blue moon wouldn't hurt you - but the other day I placed 1/2 c of blue berries in my mix and didn't need syrup for them at all
  • gracienkaidens_momma
    gracienkaidens_momma Posts: 379 Member
    Lowfat butter. I am not a syrup person. I am liking all of these ideas everyone is posting.
  • jackpotclown
    jackpotclown Posts: 3,275 Member
    Basically low cal syrup as well as butter....sometimes it doesn't hurt to live a little \m/
  • beckylawrence70
    beckylawrence70 Posts: 752 Member
    I put regular syrup on my pancakes, haven't eaten em in a month but I would just use half of what I used to.......
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Syrup!

    Great, now I want IHOP! :grumble:
  • happymiche
    happymiche Posts: 164 Member
    Vanilla yogurt, sliced bananas, and a drizzle of lite maple syrup. Or homemade chunky applesauce..
  • dalygirl_2010
    dalygirl_2010 Posts: 95
    Logcabin Sugar Free syrup, tastes like the real thing, and only 20 cal for a 1/4 of a cup!!
  • unicornpoop
    unicornpoop Posts: 178 Member
    If you really want real syrup, have it. I prefer sugar free syrup because I grew up using it (diabetic dad). I also like honey, or nothing at all! If you put fruit in your pancakes you might not need any syrup.
  • khskr1
    khskr1 Posts: 392
    REAL maple syrup from my husbands friends farm! I dont put anything fake on them. But we only eat them 2-3 times a year.
  • milanks
    milanks Posts: 122
    Good old fashioned real maple syrup. I experimented with other syrups but decided a list full of wacky words wasn't worth the trade off and that maple syrup is totally worth the sugar for me. It's not like it's something I use every day and I only use a tablespoon when I do, and it's really too expensive to go nuts with, so I decided to just let that be one of my little indulgences. :)
  • sundancer1966
    sundancer1966 Posts: 478 Member
    I love to put fruit preserves on my pancakes.
  • bodybizgal
    bodybizgal Posts: 3
    Pancakes are the best. I make them with whole wheat, oatmeal and a scoop of protein powder. Then i add fruit on hand. Blueberries, bananas, whatever I have. They come out to 140 calories per pancake. They are so great and because of the protein they fill me up. They are very thick and hearty from the oatmeal. Also, I add 1/2 teaspoon of REAL maple syrup. Why skimp? If you are eating pancakes ENJOY! It's a Sunday ritual for me; Run then eat my pancakes. Great way to start the day.
  • Picola1984
    Picola1984 Posts: 1,133
    My fave is:

    Spinach
    Chopped up orange segments
    Cottage cheese
    Drizzle of agave syrup

    I like making oatbran pancakes or wholemeal and flax pancakes

    Mmmmm
  • O2Bslimagain
    O2Bslimagain Posts: 120 Member
    Love pancakes & waffles. I cut up an apple and mix in with the batter- it adds a nice taste to the pancake. If you want a nice lemon square taste. Sprinkle a tiny bit of sugar over the pancake with a drizzle of lemon juice. Wow, now that is worth writing about! I also like pure maple syrup. I use that instead of sugar substitutes. Still don't know if I am totally sold on sugar free yet, so I do allow myself honey and maple syrup occasionaly. I tried the agave syrup and just don't like the flavour. Too me it's all sugar.

    Whole grain crepes are good too with all the toppings that were mentioned in previous posts.
  • dovesgate
    dovesgate Posts: 894 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 ;)

    This! Yum!!!
  • amyellenherbert
    amyellenherbert Posts: 2 Member
    fruit compote
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    i use sugar free syrup! :) wayyy lower in calories compared to regular. sometimes, i'll add a banana or blueberries!
  • gssibley
    gssibley Posts: 4 Member
    Natural, unsweetened applesause. It tastes good and can be used as an oil substitute for cakes, etc as well.
  • Munchi8175
    Munchi8175 Posts: 73 Member
    Fruit yogurt! It's sweet and won't add a ton of empty calories. And so many flavors to choose from!
  • llamalland
    llamalland Posts: 246 Member
    cheddar cheese and an egg. You won't miss the sweet!
  • mommymeg2
    mommymeg2 Posts: 145 Member
    I use all natural apple butter (low cal and no artificial anything) and then measure out real maple syrup. As long as it's in moderation and you account for it, you should still enjoy :)
  • BarbWhite09
    BarbWhite09 Posts: 1,128 Member
    -Sugar Free Jelly. Normally 10 calories a tbsp.
    -You could also try fat free whipped cream & some fresh strawberries.
    -Soften some apples in a skillet with some cinnamon & top the pancakes with them.
    -Organic apple sauce
    -Whipped Yogurt
    -Light or Sugar Free syrup
  • BarbWhite09
    BarbWhite09 Posts: 1,128 Member
    Pancakes are the best. I make them with whole wheat, oatmeal and a scoop of protein powder. Then i add fruit on hand. Blueberries, bananas, whatever I have. They come out to 140 calories per pancake. They are so great and because of the protein they fill me up. They are very thick and hearty from the oatmeal. Also, I add 1/2 teaspoon of REAL maple syrup. Why skimp? If you are eating pancakes ENJOY! It's a Sunday ritual for me; Run then eat my pancakes. Great way to start the day.

    1/2 a teaspoon? I think that counts as major skimping! Lol.
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    I make whole wheat pancakes (and freeze for heating up in the microwave for weekday mornings). We top ours with peanut butter that melts since the pancakes are warm. Super yummy & filling!
  • todaysanewday
    todaysanewday Posts: 91
    frozen berries (any kind) nuked or in saucepan and add a little agave or honey. hmm hmm good!
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