This morning, I sat in front of my computer contemplating which recipe to post. I was sad about finishing off the last white chocolate macadamia nut muffin last night, and I was also dreaming of these tasty Sunday morning pancakes. I couldn’t possibly decide, so thank goodness for the Instagram polls. And as you probably already guessed, the pancakes won!
A couple of weekends ago, Kyle and I treated ourselves to delicious pancake stacks before the gym. Not only were these stacks delicious, but they were also healthy! They’re gluten free and dairy free.
When I was in high school, my mom used to make blueberry & lemon ricotta pancakes that were fluffed up with beaten egg whites. They were my favorite. I decided to use her recipe but spin it around without the ricotta, substitute the sugar and flour, and add in some special ingredients. If you are interested in my mom’s recipe, let me know, and I’ll have her send it over, and I’ll post it!
Whipped Egg-White Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 Large Extra Ripe Bananas (mashed)
- 1 Tablespoon Cream of Tartar
- 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp Cloves
- 1 Cup Egg Whites
- 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Gluten Free Flour
- 1 Tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- In an electric mixer, mix the egg whites and cream of tartar together on high speed for about three minutes.
- Slowly mix in the mashed banana, vanilla, flour, cloves and ground cinnamon. *if you need to add more flour, do it by the tablespoon.
- Heat a greased pan to medium-high.
- Add 1/3 cup-sized portions onto the pan. Add your choice of toppings (blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas)
- Cook about 1 minute on each side.
I love making pancakes for breakfast because they are so customizable. I am a blueberry-lemon girl! I filled my pancakes with lemon zest and giant blueberries. Kyle is all about peanut butter and chocolate chips.
And I don’t understand people who can eat pancakes without syrup. It’s the best part! I usually top my pancakes with scrambled eggs and mix it all together. It’s much sloppier after the photos.
We also love pancakes before a good workout because they provide lots of energy, extra protein, and keep you full all workout long. What I love about this recipe is that the pancakes are incredibly fluffy and airy inside, but the top layer is slightly crispy like a waffle.
Questions for you!
- What is your favorite pancake flavor?
- Do you love maple syrup on pretty much everything?
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
I cannot wait to make this. It looks good, Taralynn!
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Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks, Charmaine!
Haley says
Those look perfect!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks, Haley!
Anastasia says
I LOVE anything pumpkin! I like to find pumpkin pancakes on Pinterest or Google and put my own healthier spin on them. I love topping them with almond butter and syrup… speaking of which…
I also LOVE maple syrup!! Who doesn’t love that stuff?? It’s liquid gold. My family and I always make the reference to Buddy the Elf when we eat syrup. Haha!
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I can’t wait to try it! I’ve always loved your banana/egg pancake recipe from a few years back. ❤️
Taralynn McNitt says
Yum! Pumpkin pancakes are such a treat!
lol loved the elf reference! goodness maple syrup is so good.
xo xo
Anonymous says
Chocolate chip! WITH syrup!
I also love to put a runny egg on top! Sweet & salty 🙂
-Kristen
Taralynn McNitt says
Ok…runny egg on pancakes? Why didn’t I think of that!!!!
Jane says
These look awesome! I might have to make this on Sunday!
Taralynn McNitt says
Enjoy, Jane!!!
Hannah says
This post made me want pancakes and I’m not even hungry.
I’m with you on the lemon blueberry!
Wonderful photos.
Taralynn McNitt says
Yes! Love anything lemon/blueberry!
Tori//Gringalicious.com says
Taralynn! This recipe looks like perfection, Girl!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks so much, Tori!
Kaitlyn says
1. My favorite pancake flavor is cinnamon with chocolate chips!
2. Because I usually make banana pancakes (one banana, two eggs, scoop of protein powder, splash of almond milk, a tablespoon or two of oats and a healthy amount of cinnamon), I find maple syrup to be too sweet, so I’ll sub it for some unsweetened applesauce instead!
PS, would love a good vanilla protein recommendation as I recently ran out and am hoping to try a new brand! 🙂
Taralynn McNitt says
Yum! Cinnamon pancakes are great! Still trying to get used to chocolate in my pancakes. I LOVE chocolate, just not in my pancakes (or muffins.) However, go crazy when adding them to my cookies!
Yeah, I could see chocolate being in the pancakes already sweet enough! MAYBE that’s why I don’t like them in there!
I’ve been using Orgain!
Kelsey says
Hello, Pancakes! The syrup looks so perfect! How did you do that?
Taralynn McNitt says
I just poured it over and prayed that it worked lol
Jenn says
Chocolate chip pancakes are the best because they don’t syrup. Just grab and go!
But cinamon sugar pancakes with butter and syrup are equally delicious!
Taralynn McNitt says
Yes great for grab and go! I agree!
ok…yes yes yes to that! I used to love cinnamon sugar toast as a kid!!
Sara says
Those look great! Your blog has been my favorite lately.
Taralynn McNitt says
That is so sweet of you, Sara!!
Chelsea @ Just Me Chelsea B. says
Oh my gosh, those look so so good!!! I may have to have breakfast for dinner tonight! 😉 I am all about adding strawberries on top of my pancakes too! But, most of the time I can usually go for any chocolate chip pancakes! YUM!
My boyfriend eats his waffles and pancakes without syrup and I just can’t understand it! It’s my favorite part too!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks, Chelsea!
Breakfast for dinner is ALWAYS acceptable. I probably do it once week 😀
Lol what is his problem!? haha kidding.
Linda @ the Fitty says
Think It’d still be fluffy if I use a waffle maker?
Taralynn McNitt says
I’d have to try it! The recipe is meant for fluffy pancakes, but it would certainly work in a waffle maker!
Ashton Jury says
I just made pumpkin chocolate chips this past weekend after running my Avengers 10k! I do love maple syrup, I love using it as a substitute for sugar when I make muffins or breads, but honey is my main obsession!
Taralynn McNitt says
Nice job on your race!!! Maple syrup is a great sugar sub for baked goods! 😀
Diana says
These look amazing! This post came at such great timing, I’ve been day dreaming of pancakes every day, and I thought I’d just go to the local diner and get an early breakfast. Me making pancakes has always been a disaster- I don’t know why! I might give these a try and hope I can break my bad luck with making pancakes haha xx
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Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks, Diana!!
LOL my dad says making pancakes is an art!
Here is a post where I shared his pancake tips!:) Maybe it’ll help!!
https://simplytaralynn.com/2014/03/23/perfect-whole-wheat-chia-seed-pancakes-10-perfect-pancake-tips/
Andy says
Very unique. I’m a fan of your recipes.
Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks, Andy!
Susie @ Mile High Dreamers says
Holy YUM! I am a pancake addict. I love them in all shapes, sizes, and flavors! I’m also a Food Network addict and I always see them folding eggs whites into things to make them light and fluffy. That’s such a good idea for this! Since I love pancakes so much, it’s pretty much a necessity to have some healthy versions on hand since I want them all the time. This is perfect!
I think my favorite pancake flavor is one from this incredible place in Boulder called Snooze and it’s a blueberry coffee cake pancake. It’s INSANE. And definitely not healthy haha. But so worth it!
Love me some pancakes!
Taralynn McNitt says
Hi, Susie!
I love the Food Network too! 😀
Blueberry coffee?!!??!?! WHUT. I need to try that!!
Patricia L says
Would love to see your Mom’s recipe!!!
These look delish!
Taralynn McNitt says
I’ll post!!
Samantha says
These look great! I usually substitute the flour with a natural, no sugar vanilla or chocolate protein powder, but and looking forward to trying it with these spices!
Taralynn McNitt says
Sounds good!
Krista says
These look so good! We don’t eat eggs (vegan), but I wonder if it would work with aquafaba… May try this recipe with it this weekend and report back! 🙂
Taralynn McNitt says
Might be able to try it!:D
Anonymous says
Found you from Food Gawker! Great recipes.
Taralynn McNitt says
Awesome! That makes me so happy to hear!
Alli says
Pancakes are my favorite! Thanks for sharing.
Taralynn McNitt says
XO XO NO PROBLEM!
Sara says
I’m a chocolate chip and peanut butter gal and hate syrup!
Taralynn McNitt says
WHUUUUUT haha
Caity says
Post your mom’s recipe! I’m intrigued.
Taralynn McNitt says
I will!!
Ella says
These are perfect looking.
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you!
Rayea says
I made these for dinner last night with chopped apples and cinnamon! Great recipe! I also added eggs on top (and bacon.)
Taralynn McNitt says
Yum!!! to all of that! Glad they worked out!
nicole @ bento momentos says
Yum! I haven’t thought of adding beaten egg whites to pancakes. I would imagine it makes them super fluffy — thanks for sharing!
Taralynn McNitt says
Yes like fully meringue!
Sarah says
These turned out perfect! I may have added too much cream of tartar because mine were fluffy AF! I’ll be making these again!
Taralynn McNitt says
Hahahaha that is too funny!
Dani says
I like syrup and chocolate chips!
Taralynn McNitt says
Great combo!
Danielle says
Looks good!
Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks!
Jackie says
I’d love your mom’s recipe please!
Taralynn McNitt says
Noted!!
B. says
I made these for breakfast this morning! My three year old loved them!
Taralynn McNitt says
Yay! So happy to hear that 😀
Heather says
I sent this recipe to my mother in law because she loves fluffy pancakes. This morning she sent me photos and was raving about them. Thanks, Taralynn!
Taralynn McNitt says
That made me smile!
Riley says
I love your photos
Taralynn McNitt says
Thank you!
Anonymous says
Chocolate chips!
Taralynn McNitt says
😀
Zoe says
I love blueberry pancakes! But the most common pancakes in my house are oatmeal pancakes made with applesauce and bananas and spiced with some nutmeg and cinnamon.
Can’t eat pancakes without syrup! But I also cannot stand syrup on my eggs. I have to keep my eggs on a separate plate so no syrup gets on them. 😂
Taralynn McNitt says
Lol I just pour the syrup right over them!:)
Nutmeg and pancakes are perfect.
Susan says
Can I substituted the cream of tartar? We don’t have that in Sweden 😐
Taralynn McNitt says
“substitute fresh lemon juice or white vinegar for the cream of tartar. For every 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar in the recipe, use 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar”
Lívia says
Hi Taralynn!!! I’m from Brazil and i read your story today. I felt very touched. Thanks for share with us, you are so special. Now your blog it’s on my favorites, and i’ll try this recipe today.
Taralynn McNitt says
Hi, Livia!
Thank you for the kind words! 🙂 & thank you for reading!
Anonymous says
thumbs up
Alejandra Candia Urresti says
I loved your recipe, besides it’s quite simple! They turned out perfect❤️
My boyfriend it’s beside me asking me to ask you your moms recipe (I’m. Sorry xd)
Thanks for sharing✨
Taralynn McNitt says
Thanks, Alejandra!