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    4-Ingredient Simple Healthy Pancakes {GF, Grain free, Paleo, Sugar free, Dairy free}

    Aug 6, 2017 by thegranoladiaries · 9 Comments · About 2 minutes to read this article.

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    Based on the title, you can see that this pancake batter recipe is basically free of most allergens and dietary restrictions. Except for egg, which I believe could easily be subbed for a flax egg or maybe even applesauce/mashed banana - though I have not tested this! (The top 8 allergens are dairy, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish).

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    I have tried this batter as both pancakes and waffles and in my opinion, buckwheat works better with pancakes. Purely personal preference and nothing scientific about that.

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    As Blueberry Waffles

    Another note for this batter is that you can make it as sweet (or not) as you wish, by naturally sweetening with Maple Syrup. I have tried both with and without. It definitely tastes sweeter and like a more traditional pancake with more Maple Syrup, but I also like the way it tastes "wholesome" without it. If you are new to "healthy" cooking, I would say add the Maple Syrup to start and slowly phase it out, or else you may find the batter too bland.

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    Use this super simple recipe as a base, then feel free to get creative with pancakes, waffles, chocolate-y, fruit-y, customize any way you like! Don't forget to follow me, tag me, and tag #granoladiaries so I can see your recreations!

    RECIPE

    Wet:

    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 1 C Almond milk or other plant-based milk
    • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
    • OPTIONAL: 1 - 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup (if you need something sweeter)

    Dry:

    • 1 C Buckwheat flour (see how to make it here)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 - 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • Pink Himalayan salt, to taste

    Optional Add-ins:

    • Blueberries, chocolate chips, cacao nibs, pumpkin seeds, raspberries, chopped nuts...
    1. Combine all wet ingredients in a bowl.
    2. Add dry ingredients and stir to incorporate.
    3. Fold in any add-ins.
    4. Flip pancakes on the pan or make waffles if you have a waffle maker!

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    1. boowholefoods

      August 08, 2017 at 11:17 am

      These look absolutely delicious!

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      • granoladiaries

        August 21, 2017 at 4:35 pm

        Thank you!

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    2. WholisticallyHannah

      September 06, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      These look delicious!

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      • granoladiaries

        September 06, 2017 at 8:32 pm

        Thank you!

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    3. Nicole

      November 03, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      How many pancakes does this make?

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      • granoladiaries

        November 03, 2017 at 10:34 pm

        Depends how big, roughly 5 - 7!

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