I wasn’t a huge pancake eater growing up. This is likely because pancakes are not something that typically comes to mind when we think of healthy breakfast options (and I have been a health fanatic for a LONG time). However, recently I discovered how to make nutrient-rich, gluten-free plant-cakes which can easily be eaten everyday. The first 3 ingredients listed (oats, banana, almond milk) are a great base to then flavour with seasonal fruit or vegetables (pumpkin, for example). Pumpkin has several evidence-based health benefits including: improved heart health, better eye health, and lower blood pressure.
You may find these much denser than typical pancakes (great for sharing with a friend or saving them for yourself). Also, I like making mini pancakes which results in more pancakes (for stacking fun). Enjoy!
Pancakes:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2/3 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/3 cup pumpkin
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice (2 parts cinnamon to 1 part each all spice, nutmeg, ginger)
Berry Sauce (heat on stove to make a thick syrup):
- 3 frozen strawberries
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
How to:
- Blend pancake ingredients in a blender until it becomes a smooth enough consistency for pouring.
- Use a measuring cup (1/4 or 1/3 cup) to transfer and pour batter for each pancake on to a hot frying pan (with stove on medium heat).
- Cook pancakes until bubbles start to form, then flip them.
- Stack pancakes on a plate.
- Pour berry sauce over stack and top with fruit and/or nuts.
PCOS Powers:
- cinnamon = may help balance glucose levels, lower cholesterol, and decrease triglycerides in blood
- almond milk = high in vitamin D and calcium (many women with PCOS are vitamin-D deficient)
- oats = low glycemic load, high in fiber, maintains blood sugar levels, and contains tryptophan which boosts serotonin levels for better sleep and a stable mood
An additional almond date pancake sauce recipe can be found in my vegan eBook: Cooking with Compassion – 30 Vegan, Gluten-Free Recipes to Nourish Ourselves, Our Families & Our Planet
Well, don’t these look delicious? 🙂 xx
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Thank you! I guarantee looks are not deceiving here!
I will check out your blog, too. 🙂
These look like the perfect autumnal pancakes, yum ?. Thanks for sharing.
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You are welcome! And I totally agree with you. I definitely have fall flavors on my mind.
I seriously need to make these!! They look incredible! xo
Yum! These pancakes sound delicious!
Yum! I can’t remember the last time I had pancakes, so these would be super yummy. Can’t wait to try them!
Hi Dylan!
I am seriously obsessed with anything pumpkin flavored these days. Can’t wait to make these on a lazy Sunday morning this fall.
xo Gennifer
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Love me some pumpkin pancakes…honestly, I love pumpkin anything!!
Love this recipe! We make a lot of pancakes and I am always looking for new ideas. Plus, your sauce is so much healthier than syrup!!
These would make an awesome breakfast or even a dessert. Great pic. 🙂 I love pumpkin.
These sound phenomenal! Almond sauce? Wow!
Wow those pancakes sure do look delicious! I just ate breakfast and now my tummy is rumbling just by looking at this picture
I have never made pancakes other than blueberry or chocolate chip, but I am not a huge fan of pancakes. But these do look good!
I am a pumpkin spice everything kind of girl!
These look so good and sound healthy too! I’m always looking for ways to use up old bananas and what better way than with a pancake.
These look AMAZING AND SO yummy! Defiantly looks like a fancy brekkie I will have to try.
Oh my yum! I haven’t made pancakes in forever but I think it’s time!
Pumpkin Spice PANCAKES?! How have I not heard of this before?! Sounds amazing – definitely something I’ll have to recreate – yum. 🙂
Christie’s Take on Life. xx
Great recipes. Never thought of almond sauce. Sounds good.
I am definitely trying these!!
These pancakes look amazing. I think I will treat my family to a big batch on Thanksgiving morning!
These look so good! I’ll have to try the recipe for my husband.
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