If you love healthier recipes, are a pancake fan, strawberries are your jam, you think “Less time in the kitchen, Man!”, or “E” all of the above, this post is for you!
Pancakes are a Fam-Favorite in many homes, but so many of the recipes that are out there are full of unhealthy, processed ingredients or leave you feeling like you just ate a 5-gallon bucket of lead. Do you agree?
Well, pancake love doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, pancakes can be gut-friendly, include healthier ingredients, and make you feel warm & toasty all over! Like this health-coach-approved recipe for Strawberry & Lemon Pancakes!
Before we dive in, we want to share some quick health tips on strawberries with you first. Take a peek and be inspired to add a big heap of strawberries onto the side of your pancake plate. Or just add more to your life, in general!
The Skinny on Strawberries
Yummm….Strawberries! Few fruits make us happier than perfectly ripe, juicy strawberries. They can feel tropical and exotic or grounding and homey if you grow them in your own backyard.
What makes them even better is how good they are for you. Have a peek at some of the benefits strawberries have for your one & only beautiful body.
Health Benefits of Strawberries
- Rich in Vitamin C for Immune & Skin Health.
- Full of Antioxidants.
- Made up of 97% water to help add more water to your diet.
- Shown to promote good heart health.
- Help to fight harmful inflammation,
- Natural source of fiber.
- Anti-Cancerous.
Ready For The Recipe?
Are you ready for the recipe? Great, let’s go! Make sure that you load your plate up with extra strawberries to increase the number of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and wellness that you’re getting on your plate and into your body. And don’t forget to let us know how you like it…Enjoy!!
Strawberry & Lemon Pancakes
Servings: 3
Prep Time: 30 Mins
Ingredients: 9
Ingredients:
1 Egg
3/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
2 tbsps Maple Syrup
2 tbsps Lemon Juice
1 cup All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
2 tsps Baking Powder
1/8 tsp Sea Salt
1 cup Strawberries (stems removed, chopped) 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
Directions:
1. Whisk the egg(s) in a bowl. Add the milk, maple syrup, and lemon juice and stir to combine.
2. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined. Fold in the strawberries.
3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add some oil. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter at a time into the pan, and cook until bubbles start to form. Flip and cook for another one to two minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
4. Divide onto plates and enjoy!
About the Author
Leanne Shafner is our Project We Society Founder & CEO. She is also a heart-centered Holistic Health & Personal Development Coach whose personal interests include inspiring others to thrive through self-care, natural/holistic living, essential oils/aromatherapy, plant medicine, and learning new skills that result in personal growth. Through dedicating time to put in the work to find, know & love herself, she has overcome challenges & adversity in her life and learned the continual work that it takes to be at her best. Connect with Leanne at hello@porjectwesociety.com.
