Growing up, pancakes were one of my all-time favorite foods (especially if there were chocolate chips involved! 🍪).  And I’ve always been a firm believer that pancakes can (& should) be enjoyed at any time of the day, and not just be reserved for breakfast! 😏

As a little girl, I could sure devour my fair share of flapjacks (okay, who am I kidding — I could devour my fair share of pretty much ANYTHING 😬…and I guess not much has changed in that regard 😆).

But anyways, the problem with most traditional pancakes is that they’re definitely NOT part of a healthy breakfast (or lunch or dinner for that matter).  

In fact, they’re typically made with refined flour & sugar, and/or chemical-laden pancake mixes (Bisquick, anyone?! 👈 That one totally brings me back to my childhood!).

Then to top it all off (literally), don’t forget to smother your pancakes with store-bought sugary & uber-processed maple “syrup”.  Talk about CARB CITY! 👎

But I’m here today to proclaim the good news to my fellow pancake-lovers: You DON’T have to give up your pancakes in order to have abundant health!  You can have your (pan)cake & eat it too! 🤗

These pancakes are grain-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, low-carb, & bursting with healthy fats!  They’re the perfect treat to make any ordinary day extra special! ☺

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Gluten-Free & Grain-Free Coconut Flour Pancakes

Ingredients:

(Makes about 6-8 pancakes)

• 3 free-range organic eggs
• 3 Tbsp. organic virgin coconut oil, melted
• 3 Tbsp. full-fat coconut milk
• Choice of sweetener to taste (I used 3 Tbsp. xylitol + a few pinches of powdered stevia)
• ⅛ tsp. sea salt
• ⅛ tsp. vanilla extract
• Cinnamon to taste (optional)
• 3 Tbsp. coconut flour
• ½ tsp. baking powder
• 1 Tbsp. organic virgin coconut oil or grass-fed butter (for cooking the pancakes)

Directions:

1. In a medium-sized bowl, use a whisk or fork to mix eggs, melted coconut oil, coconut milk, xylitol/stevia (or sweetener of choice), sea salt, cinnamon, & vanilla extract.
2. Add coconut flour & baking powder, and continue to whisk together until thoroughly mixed.
3. Melt 1 Tbsp. of coconut oil or grass-fed butter in a skillet on medium heat.
4. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of pancake batter into skillet, making pancakes about 3-4 inches in diameter.
5. Flip when pancakes start to form bubbles around the edges (~2-3 minutes).
6. Cook the opposite side of the pancakes for ~1 minute or less.
7. Serve with your favorite toppings, & enjoy!!

Serving Suggestions:

You can top your pancakes with fresh berries, or even make a berry “syrup” by melting frozen berries with a little water & stevia. 🍓

You could also spread some melted coconut butter and/or nut butter on top (one of my fave ways to devour a shortstack!). 🥥

If you’re more of a traditionalist & want your maple syrup, opt for an organic, local maple syrup if possible (it’s much less processed & has more nutrients). I don’t eat maple syrup very frequently, but I don’t have a problem with indulging in a little high-quality, nutrient-rich maple syrup every now & then! 🥞

I normally like butter on my pancakes too, but these pancakes didn’t even need butter because of all the coconut oil in the batter & in the pan. #ilovehealthyfats 🙌

One of my more recent cravings & new favorite ways to enjoy pancakes involves a sweet-&-savory combo: Top the pancakes with some organic grass-fed beef hot dogs (cut into small slices & heated in a skillet with coconut oil), & drizzle with a little organic maple syrup.  Oh, & sometimes I scramble a couple eggs & put them on the same plate as the pancakes & hot dogs so I can eat it all together.  SO YUMMY! 😋  

The combo of pancakes + fried hot dog slices + scrambled eggs + maple syrup totally reminds me of a McGriddle!!! 😍

(Ya know, those uber-unhealthy but insanely delicious breakfast sandwiches from McDonald’s?? 😬  CONFESSION: I used to LOVE those things, & they used to be my go-to early-morning pre-volleyball-tournament breakfast, years before I ever knew anything about healthy eating…Needless to say, I’ve come a long way! 😅)

I hope you enjoy these grain-free pancakes (who DOESN’T dream about a delish stack of fluffy pancakes every now & then?!) 🙃 If you want even more inspiration to add to your pancake game, try these Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Honey Coconut Icing!

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What are your favorite pancake toppings?! Leave me a comment below & let me know!