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By now I’m sure most of you have heard of the Paleo lifestyle. No dairy, no legumes, no grains, no processed sugars, no gluten, no soybean, peanut, corn or canola oils. Only eating fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season. Limited raw nuts and seeds, grass fed beef, organic chicken and other organic meats without added nitrates. Basically, no processed foods and added sugar, which is not such a bad thing!

Packed full of protein, these delicious pancakes will surely be part of your breakfast rotation.

2 cups almond flour (labeled as almond meal)
2 Tbl. coconut flour
1/4 tsp. nutmeg, freshly ground
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt
1 cup bananas, mashed (about 2 medium sized)
1/2 tsp. ;emon zest
4 eggs, lightly beaten, (large)
1/4 cup sparkling water (lemon works well), or regular water
1 cup fresh blueberries
Coconut oil (3 tsp.)*
Fresh mixed berries for garnish

I like to use an electric skillet to make the pancakes since it’s easier to regulate the temperature. If using the electric skillet, set the temperature to 300 degrees. If using a non-stick frying pan, make sure not to use a high heat, since the coconut oil will burn easily. With each batch, use 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to grease the pan and distribute evenly.

In a medium sized bowl, add the almond meal, coconut flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well, using a fork, making sure there are no lumps. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas, add the eggs, lemon zest and sparkling water and blend well. Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, making sure all the ingredients are well blended without lumps.

Scoop the batter into a 1/4 cup measuring unit, pour the batter onto the heated surface of the frying pan or electric skillet. With a spoon, spread the pancake batter evenly to about a 4 inch diameter. Place some loose blueberries onto the pancake and repeat, making sure not overcrowd the pan. Flip the pancakes once they are lightly browned, about 4-5 min. Serve with fresh berries.

Serves 4, (3 pancakes per person). Gluten Free and dairy free.

For more information on and where to get the ingredients, please go to www.bobsredmill.com

Recipe adapted from PALEOPLAN.COM