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Paleo Pancakes-A Win with the Toddler

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When we decided to eat in a more Paleo, whole foods model, breakfast became a bit of a challenge to find dishes that a toddler would like and to add enough variety in for the husband. Once I decide to eat a certain way, I can eat the same foods over and over again, but realize that most people aren’t wired that way. This simple pancake recipe has been a major winner. So much so that we usually eat it once a weekend now. It satisfies a sweet tooth but also gives all of us necessary protein to fill us up.

Toppings can be changed up depending on your preference and what your nutrition goals are. I usually top with just mixed berries and honey on mine and add coconut milk whipped cream to my daughters. Occasionally, I will add a spoonful of almond butter.

Ingredients that will serve 3-4:

3 well-ripened bananas

6 eggs

About a teaspoon of salt

About a teaspoon of cinnamon depending on your liking

1 scoop of protein powder. I use Ritual Essential Protein because it is plant based and sugar free with clean ingredients. https://ritual.com/products/essential-protein-daily-shake-18

Instructions:

  1. Mash banana and beat in eggs
  2. Add salt, cinnamon, and protein powder. Mix to combine
  3. Heat up pan on stove. I use Pam on the pan and find it much easier to cook on the stove then on a pancake griddle as these tend to be runnier than standard pancakes. I also only cook one at a time.
  4. Cook until well-formed and can flip. Pancake should be lightly browned and cooked through like an omelet.
  5. Top with honey and berries or toppings of your choice.
  6. Enjoy! I find these can also save in the fridge for a day or two for a quick Monday morning meal before heading out the door.