| Tuesday, August 10, 2010 |
| Banana Bread Pancakes! |
You can tell it is really early in the school season because the mornings are really too easy. I get up at 5:50am to work out, then 7am it is go time for everyone else! I am back to my routine of 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of muscle toning until the illustrator and I can get a schedule down to walk again. We still aren't sure how to work it out since dropping the kids off takes about 40 minutes total and it is hard for him to start work and then stop. Not to mention with the heat right now, we kind of miss the best part of the day to be outside. So, I did cardio sports this morning and then Core Exhale Fusion for my arms and thighs. My thighs were still on fire when I had to go up the stairs to get the boys in the shower and then back downstairs to get my much needed cup o' joe! Guess that means it is working! We did a little mall walking today so the illustrator would not end up with a flat butt from sitting all the time. He is missing our walks. I told him working out is addictive!
I had a plan to start yesterday morning off with a big pancake breakfast, but since there were some major nerves going on a light breakfast was on the menu...aka cereal. I decided to surprise the boys with bacon for dinner. Yes, I deprive them of bacon on most occasions. They love it and I hate it. However, I love pancakes so I bribe them with bacon to let me have pancakes for dinner! It is really a win win situation...in my mind anyway. Besides, I really wanted banana bread pancakes! A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do and when you are out numbered on most things...you turn to using bacon as a bribe!
I used Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Baking Mix to make them gluten free. I highly recommend this mix! It is really light and easy to use when you don't want to mix other flours together. I added a nice helping of nutmeg to my dry goods...it smelled so good!
I also used a So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk. It is so creamy and has such a great flavor! It worked perfectly for making my own soured milk! I will definitely be keeping this one on hand from now on! My favorite thing about this milk is that the calories are low and the fat is a little higher. It makes it a great baking product for me.
I smothered mine in Nutiva Hemp Seeds. I was going to put them in the mix, but I was afraid to heat them up too much and destroy the nutrients in them, so on top they went. I loved the flavor and texture it gave to the top of the pancakes! Besides, these little suckers are full of good stuff for you!
I was in heaven with my banana bread pancakes last night and the boys were in heaven with their bacon! It was quite the celebration dinner for the first day of school!
Banana Bread Pancakes
(makes 22 small pancakes)
1 1/2 cups So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk
1 1/2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
2 TBSP flax meal mixed with 6 TBSP hot water (set aside for 5 minutes)
2 cups Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Baking Mix
1/2 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup mashed banana (2 for me)
15 drops NuNaturals Vanilla Stevia (or a couple TBSP sweetener of your choice)
Combine the coconut milk with the vinegar and set it aside while you get everything else together. It will curdle...that's what you want. Next mix the dry ingredients (flour thru salt) in a bowl. Then mix the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk just until everything comes together. Cook on a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Enjoy!Labels: breads, breakfast, gluten free, main course, product reviews, quick bread |
posted by Sarena Shasteen - The Non-Dairy Queen @ 7:23 PM  |
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| 29 Comments: |
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You had me at banana bread pancakes... They sound wonderful!! We use that same GF baking mix. Well, Andrew's favorite use for it actually is sausage balls, haha. And I agree, working out IS addictive.
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Whoa! These look awesome! I am so jealous of your early morning routine - we can't seem to get back into ours.
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Maybe the temps will cool down soon enough and you guys can find a nice time to walk and relax together during the day. That would be a wonderful break in the day. At least you're still getting in those workouts ;-)
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Seriously, I want to eat breakfast at your house every day! And I love that you resorted to using bacon as a bribe. Whatever works!
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You make the best breakfast food ever! Every time I visit here you have the BEST food :)
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I would love to make those pancakes for my husband! But...is there a way to make them without curdling the milk? I know it sounds weird, but I can't bring myself to do that step.
Thanks!
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oh wow! can I have those for breakfast?!
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I love breakfast for dinner! Yum. Thanks for another great recipe.
I'm sure your routine will get sorted out soon - they have a way of just happening. :)
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genius!! which makes me wonder...why haven't we done banana bread waffles yet? You know what's happening Thursday now, don't you? :P I'm already excited!!
haha. Seriously - they look amazing. And a great treat for the boys. You wouldn't mind adopting me, would you? Even if I am legally an adult?
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Homecookedem, I love that we can eat together! We should all get together some time!
Laura, I know it is hard! I have to be an early bird!
Heather, you know I wouldn't miss out on those!
Megan, anytime!
Estela, thank you!
Jackie, leave out the baking soda and add 1/2 tsp more baking powder. The sour milk and soda are used to puff it up.
Simple Life, absolutely!!!
Thanks Emily!
Jessica, I would happily have you come live here! I have a feeling we would get into so much trouble in the kitchen!!! Heck yeah! WAFFLES!
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WOW these pancakes look great! Love the hemp seeds sprinkled on top.
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I really liked using coconut milk in my pancake mix when I had some of it on hand- gives it a really subtle flavor!
And you can't beat breakfast for dinner. Ever... :)
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Umm..I could barely contain my excitement when I saw this in my blogfeed. These sound delicious and look even better!!! Cannot wait to make them :D
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I can not believe your kids are back to school already! Our public school doesn't go back to school until after labor day. But those looks like excellent first-day-of-school treats!
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Oh my goodness those look so good! Two of my favorite things combined for one meal. And I love your pancake / bacon methods. Whatever works sometimes, right?
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Do you really like that dvd? I'm going to a class for that tomorrow night and if I like it I'm going to buy that. What do you need to use with the dvd?
I can't believe your boys are in school already!
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Nicole, all I needed for my workout was light weights (I used 5 lbs, but I needed lighter ones) and a chair. Yes, I love it...my thighs and triceps are feeling it today. It really is an amazing workout!
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I'm off to make these! My kids love banana bread, and I can't wait to smell that delicious banana-nutmeg wafting through my kitchen!
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Anything with "banana bread" in the title has to be delicious! Great recipe!
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You guys seriously eat the best breakfasts ever at your house!
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Yum! Those look perfect. I really don't like bacon either. I don't mind it for flavoring, but just eating it ... not a fan. I thought I was all alone on that one!
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is the flax seed/water to replace egg? or what can i use instead of it? thanks!
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Jmkdreak, yes, the flax is instead of egg. You could use two eggs if you like!
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It's so good to know coconut milk works well in baking. I never have milk around, but almond and rice milk can be too thin and sometimes I just don't want to add vinegar to my soy milk.
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These pancakes look FAB...I recently quick dairy and still need help in the department of adapting recipes....glad I found your blog!
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I seriously need to make a batch of pancakes soon - it has been too long!
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I'll be sure to try these! I've been on a pancake fix lately. I found a recipe I really like and now I'm excited to see another that looks delicious.
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thank you so much for your note and concern. it's been a surreal few days. i guess i was sending you psychic vibes or something..thanks for cueing into them :)
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You know what would be even better than banana bread pancakes? Banana bread french toast!
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You had me at banana bread pancakes... They sound wonderful!! We use that same GF baking mix. Well, Andrew's favorite use for it actually is sausage balls, haha. And I agree, working out IS addictive.