Eat it plain or put your own twist on the recipe by stirring in your favorite:

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1. Peanut Butter (or other nut butter)

Add 1/4 cup of peanut butter or other nut butters. There is no lack of options for nut butters. Choices include sunflower butter, hazelnut butter, walnut butter, cashew butter, almond butter and even pistachio butter. Any type of nut butter can be a part of a healthy diet but peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter and pistachio butter pack the most heart healthy ingredients. Keep it simple or try a variety. 

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2. Go Nutty 

Add a handful of nuts like pecans and walnuts. Nuts are a great source of healthy fats and a little goes a long way. Be mindful of this ingredient, as a little handful packs a lot of calories. 

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3. Chocolate Chips

You can't go wrong with chocolate chips. Chocolate chips will have you feeling like a kid again as the chocolate chips melt in your mouth. I used Enjoy brand mini chocolate chips but there are plenty of vegan chocolate options. 

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4. Berry Good

Add your favorite fruits and berries from blackberries to strawberries. Berries are lower in sugar and higher in fiber than other fruits and are higher in antioxidants. From your more traditional berries like blackberries, strawberries and blueberries to your more exotic berries like goji berries, acai berries and bilberries, these berries are apart of a healthy diet and can be an ingredient in your pancakes. Do not forget about raspberries or cranberries.