Fancy Gluten-Free Pancakes: Banana + Eggs = Yum

Ahhh the Saturday mornings that I get to spend with my family making a scrumptious meal...sometimes the sky is full of sunshine taunting me to come outside and play. Other times it's cold and rainy and all I want to do is curl up under a blanket and snuggle my babies. But no matter the weather, when we have those rare Saturdays that we're not rushing out the door for a family event, birthday party, or other commitments, my day starts our right! And then my mouth and tummy call me towards pancakes, scrambled eggs with cheese, fruit salad, fresh squeezed orange juice, homemade hash browns (recipe to come soon)... !

Speaking of pancakes, we all know there are like 3 billion recipes and variations out there to use! Now the question for me has always been... which recipe is the best one to add to my staple meals? Can I find one that's gluten-free that doesn't taste like cardboard? Will my kids eat it? We have been blessed that none of us has developed any food allergies or intolerances, but the more I read about gluten, the more I think it's best to avoid it if possible. One day I opened my Facebook page and noticed my Dad had posted a link. Little did he know it would become one of my kids' favorite meals! I have since tried to go back and find the link, but it's somehow disappeared. However, I did write down the recipe and it's easy enough to memorize on the spot. Here it goes!....

One mashed banana and two eggs! Whisk them together and that's it. First melt a little coconut oil on the pan and then pour in the batter. The smaller the pancakes the easier they are to flip. They are a little thin and delicate to begin with but quite filling once you keep shoveling them in your mouth! I have made them enough that I now have a few extra ingredients that I add just for fun. Totally optional! I will include them in the recipe below. You can find things to add that you love. Double or Triple the recipe if the whole family is eating or use just one batch if you are feeding 1-3 kids. These are an absolute favorite in our house!

Fancy Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes

1 ripe organic banana, mashed

2 organic eggs, beaten

pinch of sea salt

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. pure almond extract

Whisk all ingredients together. Melt coconut oil on bottom of the pan. Pour the batter into small circles in pan, flip when ready. Serve with pure maple syrup, and your favorite fresh berries on top. Makes 6 pancakes. Enjoy!