Almond and cinnamon paleo pancakes make a delicious healthy, gluten and dairy-free breakfast and they freeze well too.
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When I was pregnant with our first baby, I had a very quiet night. Generally I'm not all that into NYE anyway but we did have plans.
I didn't really get to spend it with my husband.
Unless you count taking him Vegemite toast and flat lemonade and checking in on him sleeping.
I still had a lovely night.
My sister and her man let me crash their night.
We started with a friendly game (as friendly as anything competitive can be) of scrabble.
Mum and Dad had people over (we were all staying at their place at the coast) for drinks and nibbles at 7pm.
We mingled with them for a little while before they headed out to dinner at 8.30pm.
When they headed off, my sister got to work in the kitchen.
She whipped up a delicious dish of turkey meatballs with a pesto sauce made of avo and zucchini ribbons as pasta.
We helped ourselves to dessert and I intended on just two squares of my Pana Chocolate but ended up knocking off the whole block.
It was only about 11pm by this time but we were all pooped and decided to call it a night.
The best thing was that I woke up bright and early on the first day of 2014 feeling great.
After a walk waddle on the beach I got home and was offered up freshly-made almond and cinnamon Paleo pancakes.
My sister was on a roll with her cooking.
Most Paleo pancake-like things that I've tried haven't really pleased me so I asked for just one.
I regretted it after the first mouthful.
It was light and fluffy, had a lovely pancake texture and didn't leave that heavy feeling that pancakes usually give me.
I may have later scoffed the leftover pancake I found in the fridge.
She altered the recipe a little and served them with coconut yoghurt and berries.
In the pics here, I topped the stack off with raspberry jam but pretend it's just fresh berries to make it Paleo.
These freeze well too.
Just wrap them in a tea towel and microwave or leave to defrost on the bench then give them a quick heating in the pan to serve.
Even if you're not sticking to any sort of eating regime, you still must try these.
I insist.
Enjoy!
Recipe
Almond and cinnamon paleo pancakes
Ingredients
- 3 cups almond meal
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk light coconut milk, or milk (I used almond milk) - might need a little extra
- Coconut yoghurt and berries to serve
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the almond meal, salt, baking soda and cinnamon and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs then slowly stir in the dry ingredients.
- Stir in about ⅔ of the milk and then slowly add the rest until you get a pancake like consistency.
- You may need to make one or two and alter the batter a little bit.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
- Spoon the batter into the pan and cook until bubbles appear then flip the pancake.
- Cook for another minute or two.
- Keep warm on a plate wrapped in a tea towel.
- Repeat with the remaining batter. You can make them any size you like.
- Serve with coconut yoghurt and berries
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
These paleo pancakes look awesome and fluffy too. I never have used almond meal for pancakes before so I definitely need to try this!
Claire says
They're pretty good Thalia! I experimented with macadamia meal a few days ago. I'll be sharing the recipe soon.
Mandi says
I've just found out that I can't eat yeast any more, so there goes almost everything in my cupboard! These sound great, and until I can do a pantry stock-up of new essentials, these will be my new breakfasts!
Claire says
Oh no Mandi! Sourdough will be your new staple. I love sourdough!
Stacey says
I just made these...SO GOOD! Thank you for the delicious recipe :)
milkteaxx says
have had crazy pancake cravings for ages, must try this out soon!
Claire says
It's a sign Milkteaxx!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
Oh dear, sorry to hear about Will! :( These pancakes look lovely and light in texture!
Claire says
I think he felt pretty sorry for himself too the poor thing!
Mel @ The cook's notebook says
they looks great - I love pancakes but they don't love me. Might have to give these a go. Of course, I would have to serve them with maple syrup and bacon :)
Claire says
I thought I was just odd but it seems there are a lot of people pancakes don't love! Yes you can definitely serve them with maple syrup and bacon.
The Café Sucre Farine says
I made pancakes last week and loved every bite. The only problem is that about 20 minutes after I eat them, I"m ridiculously tired. The carbs and I don't get along. I think I'd do much better with these pancakes Claire. They sound wonderful and look amazing. I think I'd like a scoop of your jam on them please!
Claire says
That's what they usually do to me Chris and I feel full for hours and hours. I have nothing against carbs in the morning but pancakes really do me in. These on the other hand have no nasty side effects!
Hotly Spiced says
These pancakes look so light and fluffy. What a great recipe. I'm sorry to hear Will wasn't well over the New Year but it sounds like you had a special time with your sister xx
Claire says
Yes poor Will :-( I should have mentioned in the post that my first few weren't all that fluffy. I have this little obsession with pushing them down with the spatula so they cook faster. Then I realised I was killing the poor things! x
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
These look beautiful! Your mother gave both of you the cooking gene, obviously.
Claire says
She must have Maureen!