Pancakes for Breakfast? Is that healthy?

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Gluten-free pancakes with Berry Compote

Pancakes are an excellent way to start the day and if done with health in mind can be a fantastic option for breakfast on a regular basis. Savory or sweet is fine. The key ingredient is the type of flour used. There is almond and coconut flour that is highly recommended or a premix which available at most organic shops or your local supermarket’s organic section.

NOW LET’S MAKE SOME PANCAKES!!!

Ingredients for pancakes:

1 ¼ cup of almond flour (measuring cup)

400 mls of almond milk or skim (adjust accordingly to texture of mix)

2 egg yolks

2 bananas (mashed)

1 Large mixing bowl and whisk

1 ladle or beaker (to pour your mixture to the pan)

Start by sifting the flour into a large bowl with a dry strainer to get rid of the lumps. This will make your mix smooth and your pancakes will not turn out lumpy.

Beat your eggs with a fork and add that to the flour together with your almond milk. Whisk the mixture.

If the mixture is too thick you can add more milk to reduce the thickness if too runny add more flour.

Mix in the 2 bananas and scoop of protein (optional) for protein pancakes. Whisk everything together

Heat up a non-stick pan over medium heat, and add some butter and once it has melted pour the pancake mixture in to the desired shape and size! You can even buy pancake tray to have some fun!!

Within less than a min, the pancakes start to bubble at the top and brown at the sides it is time to flip’em! 

Your pancakes should turn out nice and golden brown!

For the Berry compote:

Handful of blueberries

Handful of blackberries

4 – 5 organic strawberries

Soak and rinse your berries before use and place them in a small pot.

Place the pot over medium heat. After 5 mins, the berries should start to soften and the juices will form a syrup.

Continue to place over medium heat till the compote is reduced.

Tip: If your fruits are sweet, it is good on it’s own. You may add a tb spoon of honey once the mixture cools if you need added sweetness. No refined sugars please.

 

Ready to serve!

Plate your pancakes and ladle your berry compote and garnish it with chopped almonds, sprinkle on some cinnamon powder and serve!

Enjoy!