Pancakes: the indulgent original vs a healthy version
2026-11-05 · 6 min read · Get Lean Today
Oat-flour banana pancakes are sweet without sugar. I skip the butter and fill them with cottage cheese or chicken and herbs.
Original · 200 g
560 kcal
Protein 14 · Fat 24 · Carbs 70
Healthy version · you save 260
300 kcal
Protein 22 · Fat 7 · Carbs 38
Approximate macros per serving
Why the original is so heavy
White flour, sugar and butter inside and on top.
Gram by gram: usual recipe vs my version
Per serving. This is where the calories actually go.
| Usual | kcal | My version | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat flour, 70 g | 240 | Oat flour, 50 g | 185 |
| 3.2% milk, 150 g | 90 | 1.5% milk, 150 g | 65 |
| Sugar, 15 g | 60 | Banana, 40 g | 35 |
| Butter inside and on top, 20 g | 150 | — | |
| Egg, 15 g | 20 | Egg, 15 g | 20 |
| Total | 560 | you save 255 | 305 |
Reference values, rounded to 5 kcal. Brands differ — check the label.
Ingredients
- Oat flour50 g
- 1.5% milk150 g
- Banana40 g
- Egg15 g
How to make it
- Blend everything.
- Cook on a non-stick pan.
- Fill with cottage cheese or chicken and herbs.
Tip: Protein fillings keep you full longer than jam.
Mistakes I made so you don't have to
- Cooking straight away — rest the batter 10 minutes.
Storing
2 days in the fridge, covered.
How to log it
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FAQ
- How many calories are in regular pancakes?
- About 560 kcal per 200 g serving.
- Can I eat it while dieting?
- Yes. The healthy version saves about 260 kcal and has more protein, so it fits a deficit easily.
- How do I count my own portion?
- Snap a photo in Get Lean Today and calories and macros are counted for you.