Coconut Flour Pancakes

 

Coconut flour is one of my favorite gluten free alternatives. Essentially coconut flour is dried coconut solid that is ground up in to a powder. It is high in fibre and protein, and low in carbohydrates, making it a good choice for low GI diets. I will admit baking with it can be a bit of a challenge. It can not be substituted 1:1 for wheat recipes because coconut flour is very dry and requires lot's of liquids and eggs to bind everything together. I find it easier to search for basic coconut flour recipes and then add my own ingredients to personalize them. I found this recipe saved on my iphone from a long time ago.. it is not my own, but I can't remember where it came from.

 

Coconut Flour Pancakes

*This recipe makes about 6 medium sized pancakes.

*This is just a basic recipe, so you can add just about anything.. cinnamon, berries, choco chips/cacao nips, green onion, fresh herbs, etc..

 

Ingredients;

-2 eggs

-1/2 c. (almond) milk

-1 tsp. vanilla extract

-2 tsp. pure maple syrup (or honey)

-1/4 c. coconut flour

-1/2 tsp. baking soda

 

Method;

-Whisk eggs and mix in the wet ingredients (milk, vanilla, and syrup)

-Mix baking soda in with the coconut flour.

-Add all the ingredients together and whisk well until all the clumps are gone.

-Fry the pancakes in coconut oil (or butter) over medium heat. Flip once to cook both sides evenly. 

 

Tips;

-Serve with fresh fruit, coconut "ice cream", pure maple syrup, and cinnamon!

-For a savory option add chopped green onion and serve with sautéed greens and poached egg.