As the autumn leaves begin to fall and pumpkin spice season begins, mornings call for a nutritious, fall-inspired breakfast.
Monkfruit, a small melon native to China, brings sweetness to this dish without any sugar. Monkfruit has a glycemic index of zero, meaning it has no impact on your blood sugar. This is a great benefit for anyone looking to reduce their sugar intake or stabilize their energy levels.
This recipe contains two tablespoons of coconut sugar, which is a better sugar option than typical cane sugar. Coconut sugar contains soluble fiber, which helps the body absorb sugar more slowly, thus lessening the spike blood sugar.
Pumpkin is a heart-healthy superfood that contains micronutrients including vitamin A and vitamin C. These vitamins help with the prevention of chronic diseases like cancer and eye disorders like macular degeneration and cataracts. These same vitamins benefit your skin: Vitamin A may help shield skin from sun damage, and vitamin C allows the body to make collagen, a protein found in healthy skin.
Read on for a quick breakfast recipe the entire family will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds (or 2eggs)
- Avocado oil cooking spray
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup steel cut oats
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons monkfruit
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup almond milk
Preparation
- Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet to medium heat.
- Place the flaxseeds in a cup with water and let sit for five minutes. The mixture will thicken into a gel.
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend for 2-3 minutes, or until smooth
- Spray griddle with avocado oil cooking spray.
- Pour pancake mixture onto griddle or skillet, using ¼ cup of batter for each. Spread each pancake into a circle.
- Cook each pancake for 4 minutes. Then flip to the other side and cook for another 4 minutes before removing from heat.
- Serve pancake with maple syrup, apples, shaved almonds, or any other of your favorite toppings.
Sources
Higdon, Jane; Drake, Victoria J.. Evidence-Based Approach to Vitamins and Minerals (Health Benefits and Intake Recommendations) (p. 59). Thieme. Kindle Edition.
