Wheat Free Banana Pancakes - Dairy Free, Wheat Free, Gluten Free

You won't believe how good these wheat free banana pancakes made from scratch are. I have been searching for a really good recipe for banana pancakes since I have been on my wheat free diet and I finally found it at Paleo Parents.

A different recipe prior to this one was just awful. I got so depressed thinking this is how my pancakes are going to be? They were like cement.

These divine wheat free banana pancakes are absolutely soft, light and delicious. They are really easy on your tummy, make you feel good after and keep you full for hours.

Notes: When making these pancakes don't make them too big as you won't be able to flip them over. Keep the flame low as they will burn. They don't take long to cook so keep your eye on them. If you keep them about 10 cm/4 inch in width you will be fine and make more. I made mine bigger but next time will keep them to the smaller size.

I always grind my own almond meal in a food processor. If I need it super fine I will buy it from the supermarket.

Keep reading to find out how to make pancakes from scratch. It is so easy.

Banana Pancakes

Makes 6 larger pancakes or 12 smaller ones

Ingredients
1/2 cup almond meal
1/4 cup banana mashed
1 egg
2 tablespoons almond milk
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
pinch salt
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 tbspn coconut oil

Method
In a food processor, process banana, egg, and milk until smooth.

Add the remaining ingredients (except coconut oil) and pulse to combine.

In a large pan, melt coconut oil over low heat.

Pour batter into pan to form 10cm/4 inch diameter pancakes.

Cook until bottom is golden brown and flips easily, about 2 – 3 minutes. Cook the other side about 2-3 minutes to get an even colour.

 

Wheat Belly Flaxseed Wrap

This is a great Flaxseed Wrap recipe which I got from the Wheat Belly Cookbook. It is so quick and easy and talk about fresh bread. Better than a bakery.

The original method for making this recipe is to place the dish into the microwave but I don't have a glass dish. If you do you can just zap it on high power for 2-3 minutes. I prefer not to use a microwave if I can help it. It's really not good for you.

This is a lovely soft wrap which is very tasty. I found mine fell apart a bit but will definitely try it again. It's too good not too.

Wheat Belly Flaxseed Wrap

Ingredients
3 tablespoons ground golden flaxseeds
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 tablespoon coconut melted plus more for greasing pan
pinch of sea salt or celery salt

Method
In a small bowl combine the flaxseeds, baking powder, onion powder, paprika and salt.

Stir in 1 tablespoon coconut oil.

Beat in the water and egg until blended.

Grease a 20cm cake pan or similar. I found my wrap stuck to the bottom so next time will cut out a circle of baking paper and place on bottom.

Bake in oven for 5-7 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

To remove lift up an edge with a spatula. If it sticks use a pancake turner to gently loosen from the pan. Turn the warp over and top with desired ingredients.

I made mine with spinach, mushrooms and a piece of middle bacon sliced then drizzled my own delicious homemade vinaigrette. Forgot to take a photo I was sooooo hungry.

Homemade Granola Recipe

This delicious homemade Granola recipe comes courtesy of the Wheat Belly Cookbook. My choice cook book of the moment.

I am trying this wheat free diet and so far so good. That means that this recipe is grain free but it is still filling with all those nuts and seeds.

I used maple syrup which I know the good doctor disapproves of but not so much that he does recommend it in other recipes.

Anyway the syrup he suggests for this homemade granola recipe is hazelnut syrup which you can get in major supermarkets in the coffee section. I thought it would be impossible to find so didn't even bother. My mistake.

This is incredibly delicious especially with the maple syrup it gives this homemade granola a delicious sweet flavour and toasting it is genius. It's incredibly tasty. I have mine with almond milk. Divine.

Homemade Granola Recipe

Ingredients
1 cup raw cashew pieces
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup shredded coconut
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 cup pure maple syrup


Method
In a large bowl combine cashews, pumpkin seeds, almonds, chia seeds, coconut and cinnamon.

Add the oil and syrup and mix until well combined.

Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet in a 1cm or 1/2 inch thick layer.

Bake for 10 minutes at 180C/350F then stir.

Bake for another 10 minutes or until golden.

Healthy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Is there such a thing as healthy chocolate chip cookies? Yes there is. It's this Paleo Chocolate Chip cookie recipe I got from the Wheat Belly Cookbook.

These are wheat free, dairy free and gluten free chocolate chip cookies. They are also incredibly filling. I find eating two is enough for a while. It helps that they are made from almond meal and not flour which is quite filling and nutritious.

I am aiming for a wheat free diet and so far I am feeling a whole lot better. I noticed a lot of other people who have been on this Wheat Belly diet have lost a lot of weight. So far I have lost none. Maybe I have been indulging in too many of the healthy bakery recipes!

Here's hoping some of this Christmas weight gets going soon as I would like to start fitting into my clothes again! Yes I went a bit too far last Christmas. I will make sure next Christmas I will be more restrained.

Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients
2 cups almond meal
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 eggs
¼ cup coconut oil melted
2 tablespoons coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla paste
¼ teaspoon liquid stevia
100gms dark chocolate chips (I used Nestle Dark Chocolate Bits)

Method
Preheat oven to 170 C or 350 F. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.

In a large bowl whisk almond meal, baking soda and salt.

In a small bowl whisk together eggs, coconut oil, coconut milk vanilla and stevia. Stir into flour mixture until combined. Stir in the chips.

Drop heaped tablespoons onto the baking sheet. Using a spoon or the bottom of a glass and press each cookie out to 1cm or ½ inch thickness.

Then assemble chocolate bits on top of cookies. (optional)

Bake for 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to a rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Pecan Brownies - Dairy Free, Wheat Free, Gluten Free

These are the best brownies in the world! The basis of this Pecan Brownie recipe comes from the Wheat Belly Cookbook by William Davis MD. The brownies are wheat free, soy free,  gluten free and dairy free but incredibly moist and delicious.

Gluten free recipes are all the rage and this is a great recipe for gluten free brownies. 

I changed it a bit because the original recipe is Mocha Walnut Brownies but since I don't like coffee and walnuts upset my stomach I changed it. This recipe also called for butter bit since I am lactose intolerant I used coconut oil which is an excellent substitute.

These brownies are made with chocolate chips because that is what I had in my pantry but any type of dark chocolate is fine.

I also halved the recipe as I thought they would be my little stash but a friend had a BBQ so I took them along and came back home with an empty container!

To say they were a big hit is an understatement.

Pecan Brownies

Ingredients
100gm dark chocolate
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia
2 eggs
2 tablespoons coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
3 tablespoons almond meal
1/4 cup chopped pecans


Method
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.

In a large glass bowl combine the chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave on high for 1 minute stirring halfway through the cooking time.

Whisk in eggs one at a time blending well after each addition. Whisk in the coconut milk and vanilla.

Stir in pecans and almond meal until well blended.

Pour into lined and oiled loaf tin and bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.


Note: You can get coconut oil from large supermarkets. I got mine at Woolworths. It was just under $6 for a glass jar which was in the Asian food section.

Almond meal is easy and cheaper to make if you grind raw almonds in a food processor yourself. Once you have made your almond meal they begin to oxidise so make sure you only make what you will use. If they oxidize outside they will also oxidise inside your body.