Chocolate Pancakes

I'm a big fan of pancakes. They are quick and easy to make, fill you up with slow releasing energy and taste so good too. I have these as a healthy treat. Maybe on a weekend for breakfast where you have time to sit and savour them with the morning papers or even a good book.

Check out my other recipes here for Paleo Pancakes and here for Oat Pancakes.

Ingredients:
100g of oats
1 large free range egg
250ml of water or milk
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
2 tablespoons of Chia seeds
1 tablespoon of Honey
2 teaspoons of 100% Cocoa Powder e.g. Bournville or Green and Blacks Organic

1 teaspoon of Coconut oil for cooking

Optional: replace some of the oats for the same quantity of Protein Powder.

Method:
Blitz the oats in a blender (or handheld) until they form a coarse powder.
Beat the egg, honey and milk/water together and fold in the oats until they are well mixed. 

Add in Chia seeds and 100% Coco and mix well.

I did all this in my hand held blender in the one jug which saves on wash up!

Fry in a ceramic pan in Olive Oil or Coconut Oil on a medium heat and flip once the underside is cooked.

Enjoy with a variety of healthy toppings!

Prep Time:
Less than 5 minutes!

Dietary Information:
Wheat free

Sugar Free (option to also leave out honey)
Can be made gluten free using gluten free oats
Good fats
Vegetarian
Oats are proven to lower cholesterol, be a good source of energy and high in fibre.
Eggs are full of protein, high in vitamins and minerals and great for your hair, skin and nails.

Chia seeds are full of protein, antioxidants and make you fell full for longer.

Cinnamon helps to lower your blood sugar and burn fat more effectively. 

100% Pure Cocoa Powder is packed with anti-oxidants and helps lower LDL cholesterol (the bad kind).

Storage Instructions:

These can be made in advance and when cool stored in a sealed container or frozen. These are a handy, high energy snack that can be enjoyed on the go with no mess or sticky fingers!

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy sweet or savoury with your favourite healthy toppings such as:
Melted dark chocolate
Butter and lemon
Coconut cream
Fresh fruits
Cinnamon and raisins with a drizzle of honey
The world is your oyster. Get creative!

Pancake Tuesday!

Ah the day where we gorge ourselves and compete to see who ate the most pancakes! Memories of my childhood!

So how does one stay healthy and on track on such a binge-filled day?

Check out my two recipes here and here for some alternative recipes that taste just as good. And remember these can be eaten any time not just on Pancake Tuesday! They taste just as nice on a weekend morning or for any lazy breakfast you have.

Also here are some alternatives to traditional toppings. You can replace

Nutella  with Almond Butter

Chocolate Syrup with Melted 85% chocolate

Marshmallows with whipped Coconut cream

Sugar with Honey and Cinnamon

Jam with Homemade fruit compote

Jam with Fresh Fruit

Sweet Pancake with Savoury ones (Parma Ham, Parmesan and Rocket is my fave!)

Mayple Syrup and Bacon with ....Yay this is OK, just as a treat though!

Cook them in Coconut Oil, Olive Oil or on a non-stick Cermanic Pan with no oil!

Enjoy!

Oat Pancakes

This is a great wheat free alternative to pancakes. These are hearty and healthy and will have you stuffed in no time!

Ingredients:
100g of oats
2 large free range egg
50g Blitzed flaz seeds
150ml of water or milk

Optional
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Handfull of fruit e.g. berries or apple
2 teaspoons of Chia seeds
1 tablespoon of Honey
2 teaspoons of 100% Coco

Method:
Blitz the oats and flax in a blender (or handheld) until they form a coarse powder.
Beat the egg and milk/water together and fold in the oats until they are well mixed. Add in any other ingredients as desired.
Fry in a cermaic pan (no oil) or in Olive Oil or Coconut Oil on a medium heat and flip once the underside is cooked.
Enjoy with a variety of healthy toppings!

Prep Time:
Less than 5 minutes!

Dietary Information:
Wheat free
Can be made gluten free using gluten free oats
Good fats
Vegetarian
Can be made vegan replacing the eggs for more flax soaked in water
Oats are proven to lower cholesterol, be a good source of energy and high in fibre,
Eggs are full of protein, high in vitamins and minerals and great for your hair, skin and nails.
Flax is high in protein, omegas, fibre, lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol. 

Storage Instructions:
These can be made in advance and when cool stored in a sealed container or frozen.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy sweet or savoury with your favourite healthy toppings.
Melted dark chocolate
Butter and lemon
Coconut cream
Fresh fruits
Cinnamon and raisins with a drizzle of honey
The world is your oyster. Get creative!