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Coconut Flour Paleo Pancakes Remix

If you're trying to do the Whole30 challenge, I wouldn't recommend tempting yourself with this treat of a recipe.

When I find myself missing grain products but don't want to cheat, I often make these paleo pancakes. I remixed this GAPS-friendly recipe from CHEESESLAVE after a few delicious trial runs.

Coconut flour, the replacement flour in this recipe and a paleo miracle in moderation, yields a fluffy, wheat-like final product that I personally enjoy more than the old fashioned variety. Coconut flour also has the benefit of being lower in net carbohydrates (4.5g/3T) than other flours, which is helpful to those attempting a paleo-keto combo.*

Leftovers double as mini pizza crusts!

Equipment:

• Skillet

Ingredients:
Serves 2-3

• 3T fat
  (Ghee; animal lard; coconut, avocado, or macadamia nut oils; olive oil in a pinch.)
• 3 eggs
• 3T coconut (or almond) milk
• 2t coconut nectar (or honey)
  (*If you're eating keto, try only 1.5t date sugar, which is 4.5g carbs.)
• 1/2t pure vanilla extract
• 3T coconut flour
  (A nut flour might work here, but this is an untested and possibly crumbly theory.)
• Dash of cinnamon
• Dash of salt

Preparation:
1. Heat a small, greased skillet over medium-low heat. If you, as I did, run out of other fats and have to use olive oil, low heat is best! But cooking takes a bit longer. Patience, Reader-san.
2. Whisk together wet ingredients; add dry slowly and mix thoroughly.
3. Spoon 3T of batter into skillet (a relatively thin layer) and watch carefully. When the top of the batter appears smooth and the pancake slides around easily on the skillet, flip it!
4. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until finished.
5. Top with ghee, fruit, cacao, coconut nectar, date sugar, coconut sugar, honey, or whatever other paleo-friendly options you can think of! Make it your own tastastic creation.

So? What toppings make the most delectable paleo pancake?

Simply Seasoned Eggs

Eggs: one of the most versatile paleo options. Add meat, add veggies, add spices; you always end up with something different and delicious.

When grocery shopping comes due again, I somehow manage to always end the week out with eggs remaining. I've perfected (for my personal pallet, anyway) a simple seasoning for those moments when I don't have the bacon or spinach to make my signature omelet.

Try it; you might surprise yourself with your own culinary prowess.

Equipment

• Skillet

Ingredients:
Serves One

• 1T fat of your choice
  (I used clarified butter, AKA ghee; other paleo options include coconut, avocado, or macadamia nut oils, or animal fat.)
• 3 eggs
• Salt, black pepper, garlic, oregano, basil (and whatever else you've got in your cabinets--get creative!) to taste

Preparation:
1. Heat fat in skillet over medium heat.
2. Scramble eggs and spices in a bowl. If you're partial to using only egg whites, try saving the yolks for homemade paleo mayo.
3. When fat has melted, reduce heat to medium low and pour in egg mixture. When the edges of your omelet are slightly browned and the middle is no longer glossy, it's time to flip! If you have trouble flipping it, let it cook for a few more minutes. Watch the edges! Try using your lowest heat setting if you find your edges are getting too brown. It may take a few extra minutes, but it's worth the fluffy texture!
4. Remove from heat and enjoy!

What's your favorite way to prepare eggs?

Blackberry Iced Coffee

Although there is some debate as to whether or not coffee falls under a strict paleo diet, this recipe is for those (like me) who can give up everything but the morning brew.  For an added twist or to suit seasonal varieties, change up the fruit.

Equipment Needed:

• Blender

Ingredients:
Serves One

• 3 – 5 blackberries
• 10oz brewed coffee, cooled
• 3oz coconut (or almond) milk
• 1/2t vanilla extract
• 12 ice cubes (give or take per your preference)

Preparation:
1. Add berries, ice, vanilla, coffee, and “milk” to your blender.
2. If you have a “Smoothie” setting, use it; otherwise, blend until you achieve a creamy consistency.
3. Pour into a cup and enjoy!

How do you keep your coffee paleo and flavorful?