by Sarah Anne
I love breakfast.
It is no secret that
brunch is the best meal of the day and I wish every restaurant served
it every day. It is probably also no surprise that I too fall prey
to the age old question "Sweet or Savory"? Do I have the
eggs benedict with chipotle hollandaise over black bean puree with
aged gouda, or do I go with the stuffed pumpkin french toast with
bruleed pecans and lemon scented whipped coconut milk? (And uhm, who is going to make me both of those right now?) I often wish I could have half of
one dish and half of another, sweet and savory, so at home we do scrambled eggs with a
side of sweet sometimes. I'd say 75% of the time, savory wins out,
but I always have that hankering for delicious pancakes or maple
syrup doused french toast.
Once I've decided that
sweet is the way to go, I have another conundrum: How do I avoid the
white-flour-and-sugar spike? Pancakes and french toast never seem to
really stick with me like eggs and toast do, which is frustrating
when you're trying to eat healthy. I have searched the web high and
low for a good option and I never seem to make the same recipe twice,
until now.
I've tried SO many
kinds of protein pancakes, banana flourless pancakes, and everything
in between. You name it. I've tried it. In my search of finding the
right pancake recipe, I discovered two recipes that are high protein,
white flour free and have proven to keep me satisfied for far longer
than your usual pancake breakfast does! You'll have to pardon a lack
of personal photos, these happen in the morning and I'm sure you all
understand my normal morning 'state'.
Jamie Eason's Pumpkin
Protein Pancakes (more alliteration!) have been in rotation for a few
months now. They're high in fiber and vitamin A due to the pumpkin
and if you use gluten-free oats, they are a great option for the
Celiac in your family. I know you all may be sick of pumpkin spice
by this point, but trust me and give these a try.
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More recently (read
last week), these delicious, Fluffy Coconut Pancakes thanks to
Nourishing Days have been the go-to. They are lighter and definitely more like your
average pancake I think. They have great ingredients, delicious light
flavour and pack a punch of protein thanks to the egg whites. These beauties are also grain free, and dairy free for those with allergies or intolerances.
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They are both pretty
easy recipes, and quick, which let's face it is important in the
morning. I love mine topped with coconut oil and syrup, or even
smothered with a bit of your favourite nut butter. For those of you
that haven't tried many paleo-style recipes, please be aware that the
coconut pancakes are a little eggy, but the author has updated her
recipe with a few tip and tricks to try.
I'm not sure which is
my favourite to be honest, but these recipes have certainly increased
the 'sweet' breakfast options in my house. I have substituted banana
for the pumpkin in the first recipe, but it just wasn't as tasty as
the original. Lesson learned: Sarah, stick to the recipe.
Do you have a 'go-to'
recipe for french toast, waffles or pancakes? What is your normal
breakfast? Is weekend brunch your thing? I'd love to have some new
recipes for my repetoire!
Oh, and folks? Please,
do yourself and me a favour and use real maple syrup. It's the only way.
Source: My Dad's homemade, Maine maple syrup.