Caramel Chocolate Chip Pancakes [Gluten + Grain Free]

I honestly have to say these were probably the most delicious pancakes I've ever eaten in my life. They are sweet, moist, and fluffy, filled with fiber, protein and healthy fats. Coconut flour is definitely my favorite flour, I love the sweet flavor and high fiber content, which helps keep my sweet tooth at bay and my tummy full and happy! These pancakes are gluten free, grain free, vegetarian with vegan options!



Serves 1 - Makes about 6, 4-inch pancakes


You will need:

• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1 egg 
• sub flax egg for vegan (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)
• 1/2 cup egg whites*
• 1/3 cup milk of choice
• 1 tsp maca powder
• 1 tsp mesquite powder
• 1/4 tsp sweetener (coconut sugar, stevia)
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• raw dark chocolate chunks or chocolate chips

Directions

• Preheat a pan over medium heat and melt a little coconut oil.
• In a bowl, whisk together the egg (or flax egg), egg whites, and milk.*
• Sift the coconut flour into a separate bowl, then add the maca powder, mesquite powder, sweetener and baking soda and whisk to combine.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk extremely well until the batter is completely smooth.
• Stir in the chocolate now.
• Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the pan and turn the heat down slightly.
• Let cook until bubbles form on the top, and the bottom is browned when you lift it with a spatula.
• Flip and cook until both sides are nicely browned.
• Repeat with the rest of the batter and dig in!

Enjoy! :)

*If you want these completely vegan, use [2 flax eggs + 1 cup of non-dairy milk], instead of [1 egg, 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup egg whites].