Guys! Did you know that flaxseed is actually really good for you? As in it has a lot of fiber, very little carbs, no gluten, lots of antioxidants, and it helps keep your digestive system functioning properly?
This morning I was in the mood for pancakes so I decided to whip up some using flaxseed meal to make them slightly healthier than the regular version. I only used flaxseed meal, eggs, a little bit of Panko to give it some consistency, and a drop of almond milk for a little bit of flavor. Keep reading to find out how to make this easy, healthy, and tasty recipe in your own kitchen.
Note: I only made them for myself so you can increase the recipe if you want to share them!
Ingredients
1/2 cup of flaxseed meal flour (you can find it at your local health food store)
2 eggs
1 tablespoon of Panko
1 tablespoon of almond milk (you can substitute regular milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or just skip this step entirely)
Directions
Put a tablespoon of coconut oil in a pan–make sure to leave it on a low flame.
While the oil heats up, mix the the flaxseed meal with the eggs until it is totally coated. Pour the Panko in a little at a time and keep stirring. You want the batter to be a bit thick so it’ll form pancakes on the pan. Mix in your almond milk (if you want it).
Once the pan is heated, use a spoon to put the batter over the heat. You can make one big pancake or separate it into a few little ones. Let it cook for about 2 minutes and use a spatula to press down on the batter. Flip it over to the other side and let it cook the same way. You might need to flip the pancakes a few times to ensure both sides are cooked equally.
Once they look good (or as good as they are going to look), turn off the heat and put them onto a plate. You can go the traditional route and use syrup and butter or make them a little healthier with some honey or agave syrup. If you prefer saltier foods, you can just sprinkle them with some sea salt and enjoy.
Disclaimer: Flaxseed meal pancakes are NOT pretty. But they’re good for you, they’re tasty, and they’re stupidly-easy to make. Enjoy 🙂