Banana Coconut Pancakes

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins

serves 3-4

Growing up, pancakes were always on the menu, especially when it came to the weekends! And while I’ll never say no to a traditional pancake, there’s nothing I love more than putting a healthy spin on a childhood favorite.

I love this pancake recipe because it’s the perfect combo of all the things I try to incorporate when considering balance: unrefined carbohydrates and fiber (almond flour), protein (collagen protein powder), and healthy fats (coconut oil and hemp seeds).

So if you’re looking to spice up your breakfast while keeping it clean and balanced, then these banana coconut pancakes are for you…and not to mention the combination of banana and coconut has summertime written all over it!

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Simple Mills almond flour pancake mix (or 3/4 cup almond flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder)

1 serving of unflavored collagen protein powder

Pinch of pink salt

1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk (amount will vary based on how you prefer your pancakes!)

1 egg

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted)

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1-2 bananas thinly sliced

extra Toppings:

Coconut oil

Fresh banana slices

Hemp seeds

Coconut flakes

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all wet ingredients except for the coconut or almond milk, and mix together. I like to add the milk at the end so that I have more control over the consistency because a good pancake is all about the right batter consistency!

2. Add dry ingredients to bowl and mix together, then add milk until you achieve your preferred batter consistency. I like my pancakes to be on the thicker side so I tend to use less milk.

3. Grease griddle or pan with butter (or coconut oil) and turn on heat to medium-low.

4. Add about 1/4 cup of batter to pan per pancake, then add 4-5 slices of fresh banana to each pancake. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the bottom side of the pancake is golden brown and flip. Cook for another 2 minutes and remove from heat when done.

5. Top pancakes with coconut oil, coconut flakes, and fresh banana for additional flavor, and hemp seeds for an added boost of nutrition!