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These whole wheat gingerbread protein pancakes are a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast for the holiday season. Made with greek yogurt and whole wheat flour, these healthy gingerbread pancakes can be topped with any of your favorite toppings!

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The holidays are almost here – can you taste them? Gingerbread everything. It’s funny how quickly we move on from pumpkin!

I really wanted to share an easy gingerbread recipe before the holidays. I recently made these fluffy healthy gingerbread pancakes and they were too good not to share! 

So, if you’re looking for some Christmas morning pancakes, look no further. Then again, if you’d rather have a Gingerbread oatmeal, or Gingerbread Banana Bread, those are winners too.

Both are great for Christmas morning!

And if you’re wondering what to serve with pancakes, there are tons of savory options, but I always recommend bone broth hot cocoa.

I’ve always been torn between waffles and pancakes. My kids would easily tell you how much they love sweetpotato baby pancakes.

Growing up, I always chose waffles when we would go out to breakfast. The Belgian waffle with whipped cream was my go to.

Nowadays, I don’t always feel like getting my waffle maker out (although, berry banana oat waffles and chocolate protein waffles are totally worth it). 

But, pancakes are so versatile that they often win over.

Why You’ll Love Healthy Gingerbread Pancakes

• Easy to make in bulk – I like to make extra gingerbread pancakes to freeze for later, to make my life easier in the future – a golden rule for postpartum freezer meals.
• High in protein – These gingerbread protein pancakes offer nearly 10 grams of protein per serving, thanks to the greek yogurt. A great way to start your day. Pair with an egg or a smoothie and you’ve got a satiating breakfast!
• Toddler and kid friendly – I’ll serve these as a healthy toddler breakfast year-round, I love that the greek yogurt offers protein, probiotics, calcium and more. My kids LOVE these healthy gingerbread pancakes!
• Perfect Christmas morning breakfast– Whole wheat gingerbread pancakes are the best Christmas morning breakfast – a great option to snack on while you’re celebrating with family. A great spread for brunch too. We love to serve with an asparagus quiche or egg and veggie casserole.

Ingredients

These gingerbread protein pancakes really only need a few core ingredients, plus the spices.

• whole wheat flour – Adds extra fiber!
• eggs
• milk – Any type of milk will work.
• greek yogurt – Greek yogurt adds the ultimate creaminess and lightness to the gingerbread pancakes and allows you to use less batter overall.
• molasses (I love this brand) – This really brings out the holiday flavor!
• chocolate chips
• baking powder
• salt
• ground ginger
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• allspice

*Note – you can substitute gingerbread spice in lieu of combining all the other spices.

Since I like to keep these healthy gingerbread pancakes holiday-inspired, I love to use pomegranate aerils and kiwi for the toppings.

But, you can top with any fruits or even nut butter. I bet chopped peppermint would be good too!

How to Make Gingerbread Pancakes

These are the best whole wheat pancakes and you can make them super quick!

You’ll mix your wet and dry ingredients separately. Then, mix them together, taking care not to overmix. The batter is already thin.

If you’d like them a little thicker, you can use less milk or add a little more flour. 

Then, just put them on a warm griddle and cook for 2-4 minutes, per side. 

Tips For Making Fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes

• This easy gingerbread pancake recipe makes about 6-8 small to medium-sized pancakes for me. If you like yours really large, you can probably expect to get between 4-6.
• The batter is on the thinner side, so take care when flipping these pancakes. They will cook quickly!
• Once the pancakes start bubbling on top, they are ready to be flipped.
• Make sure your skillet is hot before adding the batter. This allows a fluffy interior to cook more quickly. 
  

Best of all, this easy gingerbread recipe comes together so quickly, using ingredients you probably already have on hand.

And moving forward, you’ll always want to make greek yogurt protein pancakes because they are so delicious!

Whole wheat flour is a pantry staple and greek yogurt is always in our fridge. 

Other Holiday Recipe Favorites 

• Cranberry Pomegranate Baked Oatmeal
• Maple Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
• Chocolate Pomegranate Bites
• Cod Sliders with Cranberry Chutney
• Oatmeal Peppermint Cookies

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Yield: 4-6 pancakes

Healthy Gingerbread Pancakes

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These whole wheat chocolate chip gingerbread protein pancakes are a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast for the holiday season. Made with greek yogurt and whole wheat flour, these healthy greek yogurt pancakes can be topped with any of your favorite toppings!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup + 1 Tbsp whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp molasses
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• Optional holiday toppings: 1-2 kiwis, ½ cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt and spices).
2. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients (eggs, milk, yogurt and molasses). Add wet into dry ingredients and mix well. Gently fold in chocolate chips last.
3. Melt butter (or oil) in skillet over medium high heat. Using ¼ cup measurements, spoon batter onto skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until bubbles start to form. Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side.
4. Plate and top with desired toppings.

Notes

They are a little on the watery side so use care when flipping. When you see bubbling at the top, they are ready to be flipped. They should be light, thin and tasty when you’re done!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

5

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 205Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 384mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 3gSugar: 22gProtein: 9g

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