Pancakes Make People Happy!

Have you ever opened up the fridge on a Saturday morning to find that there are NO EGGS??!!  This was my lovely morning discovery today, haha. Say goodbye to all egg breakfast possibilities, no veggie frittata, no omelet or even poached eggs!  But, naturally I did what any sensible human being would do, I decided to make pancakes.  Pancakes always make people happy! 

 These delicious pancakes contain chia seeds, a superfood, full of omega-3’s, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, protein, and calcium. Chia seeds help you get full faster, which makes these pancakes a great filling and nutritious breakfast to start your day.  This amazing pancake recipe will make your pancakes light and fluffy on the inside, and slightly crispy on the outside. 

It's easy to jazz up these nutritious pancakes too!  Just add a heavy drizzle of maple syrup, honey or even a simple homemade berry syrup.  To make your own homemade berry syrup just add berries, either syrup or honey in a small bowl, and pop in the microwave until hot (be careful it doesn't bubble over).

Here is a Clean & Simple Recipe to make you and your loved ones' heart and stomach happy in the morning!

Vegan Maple Chia Seed Pancakes
makes about 6-8 medium size pancakes

Ingredients:
Dry

• 1 ½ cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 3 tbsp chia seeds 
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• Add 1 tbsp green tea matcha powder for a health boost* (optional)

Wet

• 3 tbsp maple syrup 
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cup almond milk (or any type of milk)
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.  
2. Next, add the wet ingredients and whisk until combined.
3. Let the batter rest for a couple of minutes to thicken up.
4. Preheat and lightly grease (I used coconut oil) a pan or skillet on medium heat. Using a measuring cup, pour about a ½ cup of batter into the hot skillet to form a nice size pancake. 
5. When the pancake begins to bubble, flip it over and cook the other side (nice golden brown color).
6. Remove the pancake from the skillet and place on a cooling rack to keep them lightly crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside.  
7. Top with some delicious blueberry syrup. --Place a handful of blueberries and enough syrup to cover them in a small microwaveable bowl.  Heat in the microwave until mixture is hot and the syrup is a nice blue color. Delicious!  

Rise and shine, it's pancake time! Enjoy loves!

                 Always craving good food,
                               Jillian