We are well into January and with it goes all the resolutions… Did you make any? Have you already thrown your resolutions into the garbage? It does matter if you made some or not…
January always seems like the time for new beginnings…Well so is February and every other month or day. You can start over whatever day you wish. So many people think that is they failed at a New Years resolution, that they are done. The truth is that you can start new any time.
More Plant Protein
So if you are looking to eat a little better, this recipe can help. If you are looking to eat a little less grains and a little more plant protein, this recipe can help. If you are looking to increase your healthy fats, this recipe can help. If you are looking to eat some really delicious pancakes, then this recipe is definitely for you!!
High Protein Lentil Pancakes with Apple Maple Topping (Gluten Free/ Vegan/ Dairy Free/ Refined Sugar Free)
Lentil Pancakes
1 c. red lentils
1 c. milk alternative or water (I use my hemp milk)
1 ripe avocado- ripe, without seed or skin
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla (I use my own)
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/4 c. mild tasting oil (I use avocado oil)
extra oil for frying
Soak lentils overnight. The next day, drain and rinse lentils putting them into your high powered blender. Add the remaining ingredients. Blend until completely pureed.
Put 1/2 tsp. oil in skillet that is on medium heat. Ladle in approximately 2 tablespoons of pancake batter onto hot skillet.
Cook approximately 3 minutes on first side, then carefully flip over pancake cooking another two minutes. Add more oil as needed.
Serve and enjoy! These pancakes also freeze quite well!
Apple Maple Topping
2 medium sized apples (peeled and diced)
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1/3 c. maple syrup
Put coconut oil and apples into medium sized skillet on medium heat. Saute for 5 minutes. Add maple syrup. Continue cooking for five more minutes. Use to top pancakes.
