150-Calorie Pancake Toppings

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Some savory, some sweet—here's seven healthy ways to perk up whole-grain flapjacks. By Sidney Fry, MS, RD

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Lighter Add-Ons

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Nothing tops hot whole-wheat pancakes quite like butter and maple syrup. But those tasty add-ons nearly triple the calories of your healthy breakfast, taking it from 143 calories for two 4-inch cakes to 415 with 2 pats of butter (72 calories) and 4 tablespoons syrup (200 calories).

It's time for something healthier. Here are seven options that top out around 150 calories to help put breakfast on the table without sacrificing nutrition.

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Strawberry-Banana Butter

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Strawberries and bananas are an unbeatable combination, especially when blended with creamy peanut butter and maple syrup.

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Tropical Browned Butter

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You may not usually associate tropical fruits like kiwi and pinapple with pancakes, but this easy recipe will have you thinking again!

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Tart-Sweet Lemon Blackberry

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Powdered sugar, lemon curd and blackberries will make your breakfast pancakes taste more like a decadent treat.

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Orange Creamsicle Crunch

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Sweet and citrusy, this pancake topping compilation gets a welcome texture twist with the addition of crunchy almonds.

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Sweet and Spicy Egg

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Pancakes can't have protein...or can they? Mesh two breakfast favorites by layering an egg on top of fluffy flapjacks—it's that simple!

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Cheddar, Bacon, and Apple

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Savory meets sweet when sharp cheddar, apple butter, and center-cut bacon sit atop a short stack.

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Pomegranate, Pistachio, and Cream

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Greek yogurt and goat cheese make a rich, homemade cream—ideal for drizzling over your favorite pancakes.

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Lighter Add-Ons

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Strawberry-Banana Butter

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Tropical Browned Butter

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Tart-Sweet Lemon Blackberry

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Orange Creamsicle Crunch

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Sweet and Spicy Egg

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Cheddar, Bacon, and Apple

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Pomegranate, Pistachio, and Cream

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Lighter Add-Ons

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Strawberry-Banana Butter

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Tropical Browned Butter

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Tart-Sweet Lemon Blackberry

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Orange Creamsicle Crunch

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Sweet and Spicy Egg

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Cheddar, Bacon, and Apple

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Pomegranate, Pistachio, and Cream

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