Pancakes are great, but they are loaded with carbohydrates. These almond coconut flour pancakes are low carb and absolutely delicious. Do keep in mind almond flour and coconut flour are both high in fat.
Just remember to eat these flours in moderation. You need to have variety in your diet to ensure you get all the nutrients that are needed. Using different types of flour is just adding some variety to your diet. There are so many to choose from. Just like many other foods, there are pros and cons.
Pros of Almond Flour
- Great alternative for gluten free diet
- It is high in protein and monounsaturated fats
- Nutrient dense
- Heart healthy
Cons of Almond Flour
- It is expensive
- High in calories
- Contain polyunsaturated fats which trigger inflammation
This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use almond flour, it simply means you should use it in moderation. It creates a wonderful moistness in breads, biscuits, etc. I enjoy recipes made with almond flour more than regular gluten free flour blends because they come out soft and moist.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon gluten free baking powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup unrefined coconut oil
- 1/3 cup almond milk
- 5 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Almond coconut flour pancakes are easy to make, so let’s get started. In a bowl add all the ingredients and stir together to combine. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Pour the pancake mix in the pan and flip them when you see bubbles on top. Cook for another minute or two and they are done.
Tip: If you want to make them sugar free you can use a sugar substitute such as, erythritol, sucrolose, ect. I prefer to use honey for my sugar source.
Add your favorite fruit over the top and some syrup. The only thing left to do is enjoy your pancakes.
Here are some other pancakes recipes: https://everythingglutenfreedairyfree.com/2019/09/04/gluten-free-dairy-free-lemon-almond-pancakes/ https://everythingglutenfreedairyfree.com/2019/02/14/chocolate-pancakes/