Breakfast is likely the most sacred part of my day. Most days, I'm up before anyone else, allowing me an hour of peace and quiet to perform the ritual that is preparing the first cup of coffee for the day and breakfast. I've got it down to such a science now that I can heat the water for the coffee, prepare the cup and have this waffle/pancake on the table in ten minutes flat, with both being done at precisely the right moment. I'm patting myself on the back for that one.
Breakfast is supposed to be "the most important meal of the day," right? Well, what happens when what you're choosing to have for breakfast is not exactly the healthiest option, and is instead some sugar laden cereal or a greased up McMuffin? Personally, I love something sweet in the morning. I've tried to get on the egg bandwagon, but for the life of me it just doesn't feel right. Pancakes and waffles though? That's where it's at. Unfortunately, most pancakes and waffles contain their fair share of not so great ingredients. This recipe contains a very short ingredient list and can be used to make either a pancake or a waffle. What I like about it is that it provides a healthy ratio of carbs, protein and fat, while amping up the fiber and having very low sugar content.
A word of warning: if you're making a pancake, don't expect this to be super fluffy. It's a lot more wholesome than that, but still as delicious. I like to make one large pancake in a small pan, but I imagine the recipe would do just fine making numerous smaller pancakes if you omit the non-dairy milk (the batter is quite thin with it). For toppings, on a waffle I like plain yogurt with some seasonal fruit or on a special occasion some maple syrup, while with pancakes I gravitate towards nut butters. Whichever way you choose to go, you can rest assured that this will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.
Breakfast is supposed to be "the most important meal of the day," right? Well, what happens when what you're choosing to have for breakfast is not exactly the healthiest option, and is instead some sugar laden cereal or a greased up McMuffin? Personally, I love something sweet in the morning. I've tried to get on the egg bandwagon, but for the life of me it just doesn't feel right. Pancakes and waffles though? That's where it's at. Unfortunately, most pancakes and waffles contain their fair share of not so great ingredients. This recipe contains a very short ingredient list and can be used to make either a pancake or a waffle. What I like about it is that it provides a healthy ratio of carbs, protein and fat, while amping up the fiber and having very low sugar content.
A word of warning: if you're making a pancake, don't expect this to be super fluffy. It's a lot more wholesome than that, but still as delicious. I like to make one large pancake in a small pan, but I imagine the recipe would do just fine making numerous smaller pancakes if you omit the non-dairy milk (the batter is quite thin with it). For toppings, on a waffle I like plain yogurt with some seasonal fruit or on a special occasion some maple syrup, while with pancakes I gravitate towards nut butters. Whichever way you choose to go, you can rest assured that this will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.
FIVE-INGREDIENT PANCAKE or WAFFLE // Makes 1
1/2 banana, mashed
1/3 cup oat flour
1 TBSP (7g) ground flax
1/4 cup (63g) egg whites
30g non-dairy milk (omit if making a waffle)
1 tsp baking powder (omit if making a pancake)
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. For waffles, pour into waffle maker and follow waffle-maker instruction manual. If making one large pancake, pour into a small pan greased with coconut oil over low heat. Once the edges cook a bit, carefully flip (the center will still be uncooked and a bit tricky to flip the first couple of times). The key here is to cook over low heat.
Enjoy!
- s
1/2 banana, mashed
1/3 cup oat flour
1 TBSP (7g) ground flax
1/4 cup (63g) egg whites
30g non-dairy milk (omit if making a waffle)
1 tsp baking powder (omit if making a pancake)
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. For waffles, pour into waffle maker and follow waffle-maker instruction manual. If making one large pancake, pour into a small pan greased with coconut oil over low heat. Once the edges cook a bit, carefully flip (the center will still be uncooked and a bit tricky to flip the first couple of times). The key here is to cook over low heat.
Enjoy!
- s
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