Gluten Free, Coconut Pancakes

This pancake is gluten-free and high in fibre so you are helping your child’s gut health. If your child has a gluten intolerance they won’t miss out on pancake day.

If you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, this is a great recipe for you as this pancake is low in sugar and carbohydrate.

 Ingredients

30g Coconut Flour

3 Eggs

2tbsp Coconut oil or butter

84 ml Almond milk or milk of your choice

5g Ground flaxseed

1tsp Cinnamon

1tsp baking powder

Method

Beat the eggs with an electric mixer or food processor until frothy.

Add the coconut flour, almond milk, ground flaxseed and baking powder and beat until you have a smooth batter.

Let the batter sit for a couple of minutes so the coconut flour can absorb the liquids, it will thicken.

Melt butter or coconut oil in a non stick frying pan over a low heat.

Use 2 tablespoon of batter for 1 pancake and spread out using the back of the spoon.

Two to three pancakes per pan.

Fry the pancakes on low heat until bubbles form on the top, about 3 minutes. Don't move them during this time. Then flip and cook for a further minute. Repeat until all batter is used up. The mix makes 8 pancakes.

This recipe can be made ahead, ideal for batch cooking. If you like the recipe I recommend that you make a triple or quadruple batch and store the pancakes in an air-tight container in the fridge. They stay fresh for 4-5 days.

Or you can freeze them.

This recipe works well with both sweet and savoury toppings. Such as bacon, sautéed mushroom and spinach, smoked salmon and cream cheese, berries fresh or frozen with coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt.

 Note

Coconut flour can make pancakes dry if you add too much, it soaks up the liquid, this recipe needs a lot of egg to keep it moist.

🌼Health Benefits 🌼

 If you have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes this recipe should be ok for you.

 Coconut flour is low in carbohydrates compared to flours such as wheat and corn, it has a mild impact on blood glucose levels.

 Adding fruit this increases your carbohydrate slightly, so you may wish to add full fat Greek yogurt, coconut yogurt, real cream or nuts and seeds.

 Avoid adding any honey, maple syrup, or similar sweet syrups and sauces as these all cause higher blood glucose levels.

Coconut flour and flaxseeds contain fibre which can help your digestion. It’s also high in vitamins and minerals such as folate, potassium, zinc, magnesium and iron.

The coconut flour and egg is a good source of protein, which keeps you full for longer.

Coconut oil has many nutrients that can contribute to your health. It’s full of fatty acids that your body needs and may help improve cognition, metabolism, immune system, hair and skin.

The cinnamon adds some flavour so you don’t miss the sugar. It is also known to balance blood sugar.