NUTRIENT DENSE SPICED PANCAKES

One of my absolute favorite pancake recipes! Not only are they packed with nutrient dense ingredients but they are delicious! Cinnamon, clove, and ginger help fight inflammation, support your immune system, and balance gut health. Collagen powder gives the pancakes a boost of protein. These are a great breakfast option!

PANCAKE BATTER:

3 eggs
1/2 cup milk of choice
1 apple (or pear), cored & cut into medium size pieces leaving peel intact
3 tablespoons coconut oil
2 teaspoons raw apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sprouted oats (or almond flour)
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds or pecans/almonds
2 tablespoons collagen powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
1/4 teaspoon clove powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
Additional butter, ghee or coconut oil for greasing the pan.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put all pancake ingredients in a high powered blender and blend well until fully combined into a smooth batter. Batter will be thin, allow it to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
   
2. While the batter is resting heat a skillet on medium low heat.
3. Once the batter has thickened, lightly grease the skillet.
4. Use a tablespoon to drop a small amount of batter (2-3 inches in diameter) thinly into the pan. Cook until bubbles appear in the middle of the surface and the edges are lightly browned. Flip and cook until both sides are lightly browned and the middle is cooked through and slightly cakey.
5. Repeat with remaining batter, re-greasing pan as needed.
6. Serve topped with raw honey, pure maple syrup, coconut butter, nut butter... get creative! 
   

Makes about 20 small pancakes. These freeze well so make a double batch to have handy!

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Adapted from the book: Better Broths & Healing Tonics by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald