Birthday Celebration
Amaranth Pancakes!
Yesterday
was my birthday. I don’t really make a big deal out of the day, but I did honor
the day by doing a long (and hilly) bike ride followed by a five mile run. Some
friends and I also went to watch Blackfish,
a new documentary about the horrors of captivity inflicted on orca whales at
Sea World.
However
before all that, the day started with a new BYOL recipe that I have been
working on for a while, and I’m happy to report, that I think I finally nailed
it! These pancakes were perfect to fuel my 5-hour workout and also have the
privilege of being the first pseudograin
recipe since my post about them back in June.
Light and fluffy, low fat, and protein packed, these
pancakes are a powerful and filling start to any day!
(makes 2-3 servings)
2/3 cup spelt OR whole wheat pastry flour OR
Gluten Free all purpose flour mix
½ cup cooked amaranth
1 ripe banana
2 tbsp flax seed
2 tbsp flax seed
1 tbsp baking powder
1-2 tbsp maple syrup
1-2 tbsp water
3/4 cup nut milk
1/4 cup berries, cacao nibs, or walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup berries, cacao nibs, or walnuts (optional)
While you are gathering
the ingredients together, start cooking the amaranth as described in the post
linked above.
In a large bowl, mash the
rip banana. Then add the flour, flax, water, and syrup and mix well. Now add
the nut milk and amaranth and any special ingredients such as blueberries or
chopped walnuts and mix again.
Now heat up a pan until
water sizzles on it. Then pour the batter onto the pan. Let the batter sit for
a few minutes until it starts bubbling. Then flip the pancakes and let cook for
a few more minutes.
Seriously, these guys cook
fast, so pay attention.
Now stack these pancakes
towards the sky and top with your favorite fruits and drizzle with maple syrup.
I was just about to make these, but since I have no 5-hour workout to fuel AND I've never heard of drizzling syrup (I prefer the term "pour" for a drowning effect), I'll probably pass. Although I DO have blueberries.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
ReplyDelete@abby, nice job on being first. ;)
DeleteAlso you'll notice it serves 2-3, I eat all of them, so theyre great if you're just having a normal morning as well!
i WIN!
Deletesome of the best pancakes I've tried yet! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteoh yeah, Happy B-day!
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