Made from a base of applesauce, almond butter, and almond meal with a few other delicious add-ins. Not only that, they’re also vegan or can use eggs, gluten free, grain free, and paleo friendly. If you are following a restricted SIBO, autoimmune, or Candida diet, do note that the amount of almond in this recipe would require a successful reintroduction of small amounts first.
Otherwise, what a great start to your day, if you ask me!
Serves 2-3
Ingredients:
1 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup unsweetened applesauce (read the ingredients please—and I buy the little containers to send as snacks 8oz = 1 cup)
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 Tablespoons unsweetened almond butter (creamy or classic, not chunky) OR use 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
ghee or coconut oil to grease the pan—the best non-stick is a seasoned cast iron skillet*
Toppings:
Serve with real butter, fresh fruit or real maple or birch syrup (let’s all agree that we will never, ever, ever use that cheap corn-syrup-made imposter stuff, OK?)
Apple slices, berries, slices of almonds or other nuts…
Coconut milk kefir or coconut milk yogurt
Preparation:
- Mix together the dry ingredients
- Lightly beat the eggs, then whisk in the wet ingredients
- Let the mixture sit while you preheat a griddle over medium heat. Your griddle is hot enough only if a drop of water sizzles immediately on contact.
- Pour batter onto griddle and cook over medium heat a minute or so until bubbles appear throughout the pancakes.
- Flip pancakes and cook one minute longer (and no more). Both sides should be visibly golden brown even though the batter was dark. If the pancakes are getting too dark, turn down the heat just slightly.
*Seasoning your cast iron pan: After using, wipe clean (if food has stuck you may have to wash – then towel dry). Place pan on low heat to remove any remaining water. Wipe a small amount of olive or coconut oil into the pan and warm it slowly until a drop of water will sizzle. Turn the heat off and cool the pan for storage. It’s ready for your next meal.
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