(Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free & Dairy-Free Option!)
With Just 6 Ingredients!
Jump to RecipeMy kids absolutely LOVE pancakes! What kid doesn’t, right? But I have to confess, I dread making them just about every time. At least, I did until I came upon this pecan pie pancake recipe.
Prior to finding this recipe, I made gluten-free pancakes from scratch, which was a bit of a process. I often made the batter the night before I cooked them on the griddle, just to save myself some time in the morning. But these pancakes are SO much easier to make, I no longer have to plan so far ahead!
Why Make Your Own Pancake Batter?
Sure, buying a pre-made batter from the store is an option. But most of the store-bought brands are either not grain-free, or have other additives in them. Since we are trying to reduce the amount of processed foods and refined carbohydrates in our diets, I try to make meals out of real whole food at home as much as possible.
Unfortunately, it is often more convenient to feed our kids easy meals that come in a box or a bag. But we are really doing them a disservice by doing this. Much of the nutrients that they need to grow healthy and strong are lost in the processing of the foods.
Although many symptoms are often labeled as being “genetic” or “pre-determined,” I believe that they are often times actually nutrient deficiencies. Following are a few common nutrient deficiencies often overlooked.
1. Cavities
It is most often thought that cavities are developed from eating too much sugar. Although sugar is certainly not good for you and doesn’t prevent cavities from developing, Dr. Weston A. Price discovered that those with cavities were most likely to be deficient in proper minerals, as well as in fat soluble vitamins needed to absorb and assimilate those minerals. In fact, Dr. Price found that those who were not deficient in the proper minerals had no cavities.
2. Cranky or Sporadic Emotions
Getting the incorrect amount of fats, or the wrong kinds of fats, in the diet can cause a person to become cranky or have sporadic emotions. It is important to get good saturated fats and a high amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in our diets from butter, coconut oil and fatty fish to keep our brains healthy.
3. Crowding of Teeth
Despite popular belief, the crowding of teeth may be entirely related to nutritional deficiencies in the diet. Dr. Weston A. Price found that people who ate a modern, processed diet, or whose mother ate a poor diet during pregnancy, developed poor dental structure and spacing in adolescence. Those who ate a traditional diet, on the other hand, full of rich fats, complete animal proteins, and properly prepared carbohydrates developed even spacing of teeth and even had enough room for wisdom teeth.
4. Delayed Speech
Delayed speech may be related to a B12 deficiency. Foods high in B12 include beef, chicken, dairy, eggs, fish, organ meats, pork and shellfish.
5. Depression & Anxiety
A diet that includes a good amount of protein will ensure that your child is getting enough amino acids to
6. Dry Skin &/or Hair
Dry skin or hair may be related to a deficiency in fat soluble vitamins, including Vitamin A, D, E and K2. Adding foods high in good fats, as well as a High-Vitamin Fermented Cod Liver Oil, to their diet may help.
7. Frequent Colds & Flus
If your children are getting sick often, this may very well be a sign that they are nutrient deficient. When overindulging in sugar and processed foods, the body creates mucus in an attempt to eliminate it. This can create runny noses, sore throats, coughs, swollen glands and low-grade fevers, which can often be misdiagnosed as a cold or flu. Additionally, sugar negatively affects the body’s ability to fight infections. An elevated
8. Hyperactivity
Children who suffer from hyperactivity tend to have poor gut health and
9. Obesity
Although most people think that obesity is due to a person being over-nourished, it is actually the opposite. People that are obese are actually suffering from malnutrition. When we eat foods that lack proper nutrients, we become starved for nutrients. It causes us to feel hungry and to eat more to try to satisfy ourselves. This is precisely why we can consume large amounts of highly processed foods and still feel hungry. They are devoid of vital nutrients! On the other hand, if we eat a balanced diet of real whole foods, we will feel satisfied with less food, since these foods are packed with the nutrients our bodies need, combatting obesity.
10. Poor Cranial Structure (“Flat-Head” Syndrome)
Dr. Weston A. Price also found in his studies that children born to a mother who ate a poor diet during pregnancy developed a poor cranial structure. The development of the cranial bones were greatly improved when the mother ate a diet high in good fats, including saturated fats from animal products, whole proteins from seafood and animal meat and properly prepared grains. In fact, those who avoided processed foods were immune to this problem.
Unfortunately, many Americans today are well fed, yet undernourished. It is estimated that more than half of the calories that Americans consume come from depleted, ultra-processed foods, including refined flours and industrial seed oils.
Now I ask, if you don’t have your health, what do you have? A load of health problems, apparently! This is precisely why I choose to make pancakes from scratch, as opposed to buying a box. Pecans and cream cheese make the base of this dish. They are high in good fats and protein, low in carbohydrates and virtually sugar-free.
However, making real food from scratch doesn’t have to be time consuming. And if you play your cards right, you might even be able to get your kids involved in the process of making these delicious little morsels.
What’s In These Pecan Pie Pancakes?
You’ll need the following 6 ingredients to make these pancakes:
- Pecans, Ground
- Eggs
- Cream Cheese, softened
- Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener
- Vanilla Extract
- Himalayan Pink Salt
- Lily’s Chocolate Chips or Blueberries (Optional)
Grinding up pecans to make a flour makes the best base for this recipe. I have used almond flour in a pinch, but the pancakes turn out a bit bland. If you choose to use almond flour, I would recommend adding a teaspoon or two of pumpkin spice to add additional flavor to the batter. It’s best to use a powerful food processor or blender, such as a Vitamix, to grind up the pecans into a powder.
Once you have the pecans ground down to a flour, it is really easy to add the remaining ingredients and mix them up. I often just add them to my food processor or Vitamix and just blend them right in.
I usually use a dairy cream cheese bar to make these pancakes. However, if you are looking for a dairy-free option, Kite Hill makes an almond cream cheese spread that works really well in this recipe. I have used it with great success and my kids were none the wiser!
Sometimes I will add Lily’s sugar-free chocolate chips or blueberries to these pancakes, but it really isn’t necessary. They taste great on their own. You can add a little butter and maple syrup or your favorite jam on top for a delicious breakfast. It is a breakfast you will all enjoy.
Pecan Pie Pancakes (Keto, Low-Carb, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Option!)
Equipment
- Powerful blender or food processor
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Mixing Spoon
- Griddle
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Pecans, ground
- 3 Eggs, large
- 4 Oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 Tbsp Powdered Monk fruit **
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Pinch Himalayan Pink Salt
- ¼ Cup Lily's Chocolate Chips or Blueberries (Optional)
- Avocado Oil Spray
Instructions
- Place pecans in a powerful blender or food processor and grind down to a powder.
- Add eggs, cream cheese, monk fruit, vanilla extract and salt to the blender or food processor. Blend until very smooth.
- Stir in chocolate chips or blueberries, if using.
- Heat griddle on medium low heat. Spray with avocado oil. Add about a ¼ cup of batter to make a round or shaped pancake. Batter should make approximately 8 pancakes.
- Cook each pancake 2 to 5 minutes, on each side, or until browned to your likeness.
- Serve pancakes with butter and maple syrup or a sugar-free syrup or jam.
Notes
- Calories 161.8
- Total Fat 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat 3.4 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 6.2 g
- Cholesterol 79.8 mg
- Sodium 88.7 mg
- Potassium 82.0 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 4.1 g
- Dietary Fiber 1.3 g
- Sugars 1.2 g
- Protein 4.6 g
Have you made these pecan pie pancakes? How did you like them? Please share below.
