Pancakes and waffles are beloved breakfast staples crafted from flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and a rising agent. Even vegan and gluten-free versions typically include sugar. We often drizzle them with sweet syrups and pair them with bacon, adding saturated fat and salt, which ramps up calories without much nutritional value. Most pancakes and waffles are made with white flour, lacking essential B vitamins and whole grains.
