Amazing Banana Pancakes

Kids love pancakes. The trouble is that even gluten free ones are full of processed flours which are really hard on developing bodies. Our banana 'cakes' are fast and easy to make... plus they are a HUGE hit with our kids. We love how healthy these cakes are.

While it is probably fine to give kids some amounts of grain, the amount we as a society consume is way over the top. It is clear sugar (in any form) is causing severe damage to the next generation. In fact, the top four foods American children consume are:

1. Grain based desserts
2. Pizza
3. Soda/sports drinks
4. Yeast breads

And let's be honest, most pancakes with syrup should count as a 'grain based dessert' and not the slightly better for you 'yeast bread'.

These cakes count as 'eggs and fruit', full of essential nutrients! I still love making my famous (real) pancakes for our kids, but I make sure to use enough butter to slow down their digestion of the flour. However, these banana 'cakes' are more of a staple.

Serves one young child per batch

Ingredients:

• 2 organic pasture raised eggs
• 1 ripe banana
• pinch of sea salt
• dash of vanilla
• dash of cinnamon
• butter or coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat a grille or heavy pan on the stove
2. Mash banana in a bowl
3. Scramble eggs into banana
4. Add other ingredients and combine
5. Butter the pan well
6. Spoon the batter onto the pan and flip when set
7. Serve and enjoy!

Variation:

1) Add coconut flakes to the batter... this works even without the banana (here are some bulk organic coconut flakes or in smaller bags)

2) Use shredded apples alone or with other ingredients. We LOVE how well our Breville - All in one Immersion Blender shreds the apples... super fast and easy!

How'd these work for you? What variations did you try?

What are some other healthy alternative recipes you make for kids?

Banana pancakes!

Coconut version