Cutting Calories in Pancakes

Daily Diet Makeover

Pancakes are perfect any time of day!  And there are so many different ways to prepare them - from neat little fold-overs, to syrup-topped wonders.  But if we're not careful, those calories can really add up - particularly when some brands of syrup contain 240 calories per 2 Tablespoons.

Here are the hot spots when it comes to pancake calories:

Syrup calories

Butter calories

Pancakes too large

Added whipped cream, jams, preserves

The solutions for lower calorie pancakes are very simple and take minimal time.

Measure out batter to ensure that you're eating the recommended serving size;

Opt for no calorie butter spray;

Opt for LIGHT syrup OR sugar free syrup and be sure to measure OR better yet, opt for fresh fruit as a pancake topping and a little light whipped topping, if desired.

Be sure to cook pancakes with cooking spray rather than using oil to save even more calories.

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