BANANA PANCAKES

Banana & coconut make for the quickest wholesome flapjack-style pancakes.

Our pancake/flapjacks are a mix of ripe banana, oatmeal, desiccated coconut, butter, eggs, and coconut milk: a wholesome addition to the traditional recipes these can offer several health benefits due to the extra nutritious ingredients:

Complex Carbohydrates: Oatmeal and banana provide complex carbohydrates, which are a great source of sustained energy. They help stabilise blood sugar levels and keep you feeling full for longer periods.
Fibre: Oatmeal and banana are both rich in dietary fibre, which supports healthy digestion and general gut health.
Vitamins & Minerals: Bananas are a good source of potassium, which plays a crucial role in heart health and maintaining proper muscle function. Oatmeal contains various vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B-complex.
Healthy Fats: The coconut and butter in the mix provide healthy fats, which are necessary for nutrient absorption and various bodily functions.
Protein: Eggs are a great source of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body maintenance.
Gluten-Free Option: If you use gluten-free oatmeal, this breakfast can be suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
Antioxidants: Coconut contains antioxidants that can help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
Lauric Acid: Coconut milk contains lauric acid, a type of medium-chain triglyceride that can be beneficial for heart health and may have antibacterial and antiviral properties.

While this recipe has many health benefits, it's also essential to be mindful of additional ingredients like syrup, which could add glucose spikes and reduce some of the health benefits. Overall, it's a wholesome and nutritious breakfast option that provides a good balance of macronutrients and micronutrients to start your day off right.

We love these for a Sunday brunch at home.
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Banana & Coconut Pancakes

Basic batch, you can double these amounts.

INGREDIENTS:

2 eggs

1 ripe banana

1/2 cup of oatmeal

1&1/2 teasp of aluminium-free baking powder

1/4 cup desiccated coconut

1/4 cup coconut (drinking) milk

80 gm melted butter (option to replace with 50gm coconut oil)

Optional - sweeten with a drizzle of honey, agave or maple syrup

METHOD:

Using a bowl: Mash banana, add eggs and mix well. Add remaining dry ingredients and coconut milk, mix well. Finally add the melted butter last. mix through.

OPTIONAL: use a blender for a fine pancake mixture.

VEGAN OPTIONS: replace butter with coconut oil and make eggless if needed. if eggs are not included for dietary reasons then simply add an extra banana and when mashing the 2 bananas to begin also include a tablespoon of chia seeds.

To a hot pan add a little butter and large scoops of pancake mixture in batches. turn heat lower as batches cook. flip and repeat.

Enjoy!

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