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?
I cannot wait to make this. It looks good, Taralynn!
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Those look perfect!
Thanks, Haley!
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. ❤️
Yum! Pumpkin pancakes are such a treat!
lol loved the elf reference! goodness maple syrup is so good.
xo xo
Chocolate chip! WITH syrup!
I also love to put a runny egg on top! Sweet & salty 🙂
-Kristen
Ok…runny egg on pancakes? Why didn’t I think of that!!!!
These look awesome! I might have to make this on Sunday!
Enjoy, Jane!!!
This post made me want pancakes and I’m not even hungry.
I’m with you on the lemon blueberry!
Wonderful photos.
Yes! Love anything lemon/blueberry!
Taralynn! This recipe looks like perfection, Girl!
Thanks so much, Tori!
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! 🙂
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!
Hello, Pancakes! The syrup looks so perfect! How did you do that?
I just poured it over and prayed that it worked lol
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!
Yes great for grab and go! I agree!
ok…yes yes yes to that! I used to love cinnamon sugar toast as a kid!!
Those look great! Your blog has been my favorite lately.
That is so sweet of you, Sara!!
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!
Thanks, Chelsea!
Breakfast for dinner is ALWAYS acceptable. I probably do it once week 😀
Lol what is his problem!? haha kidding.
Think It’d still be fluffy if I use a waffle maker?
I’d have to try it! The recipe is meant for fluffy pancakes, but it would certainly work in a waffle maker!
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!
Nice job on your race!!! Maple syrup is a great sugar sub for baked goods! 😀
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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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!!
http://simplytaralynn.com/2014/03/23/perfect-whole-wheat-chia-seed-pancakes-10-perfect-pancake-tips/
Very unique. I’m a fan of your recipes.
Thanks, Andy!
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!
Hi, Susie!
I love the Food Network too! 😀
Blueberry coffee?!!??!?! WHUT. I need to try that!!
Would love to see your Mom’s recipe!!!
These look delish!
I’ll post!!
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!
Sounds good!
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! 🙂
Might be able to try it!:D
Found you from Food Gawker! Great recipes.
Awesome! That makes me so happy to hear!
Pancakes are my favorite! Thanks for sharing.
XO XO NO PROBLEM!
I’m a chocolate chip and peanut butter gal and hate syrup!
WHUUUUUT haha
Post your mom’s recipe! I’m intrigued.
I will!!
These are perfect looking.
Thank you!
I made these for dinner last night with chopped apples and cinnamon! Great recipe! I also added eggs on top (and bacon.)
Yum!!! to all of that! Glad they worked out!
Yum! I haven’t thought of adding beaten egg whites to pancakes. I would imagine it makes them super fluffy — thanks for sharing!
Yes like fully meringue!
These turned out perfect! I may have added too much cream of tartar because mine were fluffy AF! I’ll be making these again!
Hahahaha that is too funny!
I like syrup and chocolate chips!
Great combo!
Looks good!
Thanks!
I’d love your mom’s recipe please!
Noted!!
I made these for breakfast this morning! My three year old loved them!
Yay! So happy to hear that 😀
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!
That made me smile!
I love your photos
Thank you!
Chocolate chips!
😀
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. 😂
Lol I just pour the syrup right over them!:)
Nutmeg and pancakes are perfect.
Can I substituted the cream of tartar? We don’t have that in Sweden 😐
“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”
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.
Hi, Livia!
Thank you for the kind words! 🙂 & thank you for reading!
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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✨
Thanks, Alejandra!