National Pancake Day 2015: Healthy Pancakes Recipe!

National Pancake Day 2015: Healthy Pancakes Recipe!
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Derek Henry
3/3/2015
Updated:
3/3/2015

Pancakes…an iconic staple at the North American breakfast table and restaurants everywhere.  For many people, nothing beats a good flap jack with plenty of butter and maple syrup. However, the ingredients are often suspect for those trying to get healthy. Learn how to make delicious healthy pancakes, without the highly questionable ingredients.

Purpose

Pancakes are often made of wheat and plenty of refined sugar. To avoid this bad food combination, we use a more digestible flour mix (gluten free), a good source of fibre, and some sugar regulating spices. In the end you have a delicious pancake that largely avoids the digestive issues, satisfies your craving for a filling and slightly sweet breakfast, and is more nutrient rich than their inferior counterparts. Enjoy them in moderation.

Equipment Required

  • Quality blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour blend (1/2 cup quinoa flour, 1/2 cup almond flour, & 2 tbsp of coconut flour)
  • 1 tsp of cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • Dash of nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup flax meal
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 organic egg
  • 2 tbsp raw butter or coconut oil

Directions

  • Place dry ingredients in blender and pulse to fine flour
  • Add wet ingredients and blend until smooth
  • Preheat skillet on medium heat and add butter or oil to prevent sticking
  • Pour pancake mix into skillet into desired serving sizes. Let sit until bubbles form, then flip.  Let sit for about 20 seconds, and it will be done.
  • Add toppings such as blueberries, coconut, strawberries, yogurt, coconut sugar, or pure grade b maple syrup.

Consumption

  • Make it a special treat for you and the kids. Stick to smoothies as your main go-to breakfast meal.

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Derek Henry, founder of Healing the Body and the THRIVE Academy, used nutrition, supplementation, and a holistic lifestyle to naturally unravel 13 chronic disease conditions that conventional or alternative medical professionals couldn't help him resolve. To date, he has helped his THRIVE Academy participants heal over 20 different chronic disease conditions, primarily related to digestive and autoimmune concerns.
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