2-Minute Pancake Bowl

Another quick breakfast recipe – this time an individual 2-minute pancake bowl! Top with your favourite pancake toppings – a pat of butter (dairy or plant-based) and a splash of maple syrup, or load it up with a tablespoon of a nut butter of choice, yogurt, chia jam, nuts, seeds, a drizzle pf honey or a splash of maple syrup! This is a gluten and dairy free recipe, can be eaten warm (preferred!) and at room temperature as well, to take along for a nutritious start to your day when you get to your destination as you run out the door.

This pancake packs a big nutritional punch:

Almond Flour is an antioxidant, rich in VitE (heart health) and magnesium (blood sugar blood pressure support) and it is naturally gluten free..

Oat flour is simply oats that are ground into a flour – do it yourself in a food processor or blender or purchase oat flour at a health food or grocery store – and a nutrient dense, gluten free whole grain flour, contain beta glucan that supports heart heath, high in fiber and higher amounts of protein than other grains. Oats are a rich source of manganese (essential for metabolism, supports bone health and provides immune support) and phosphorous (supports healthy cells and boosts energy levels) and the vitamin B1 – thiamin (helps the body convert carbohydrates to glucose (energy fuel for your body) and efficiently metabolizes fats and proteins.

Oat Bran is the outside casing of the oat grain. Because of its health benefits being more widely known these days, it’s available to purchase at most health food and grocery stores. Oat bran is a powerful antioxidant, is rich in fiber, protein and selenium and is an easy, healthy, nutritious addition to baked goods, breads and even sprinkled on salads. It is cholesterol free and studies have shown that it supports a healthy heart, healthy blood sugar levels and a healthy bowel!

Hemp Hearts are rich in essential fatty acids, are a high-quality plant-based protein source, support immune system, heart health and blood pressure balance, bone health, muscle and nerve function, contain VitB complex, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc.

Flax Meal is a powerful antioxidant and is high in fiber. Flax meal is ground flax seeds. Flax contain Omega 3 fatty acids which promote heart health. Rich in lignans – the fiber content – flax meal benefits digestion and is a plant-based form of estrogen. The nutrient combination in the tiny but mighty flax seed is attributed to lowering cholesterol, keeping arteries healthy, lowering blood pressure and preventing certain cancers.

Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory, an antibacterial and an anti fungal. It can reduce bad cholesterol (LCL) and triglycerides, balances blood sugar and research is being done to show that cinnamon supports brain health and reduces cognition decline.

As always, when you make this recipe, I would love to see your creation so please post a photo of your 2-Minute Pancake Bowl goodness and tag my IG account #RenataCollective or leave a comment with your thoughts!

Prep Time: 3 minutes / Cook Time: 2 minutes in the microwave / Makes: 1 generous serving

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons Almond Flour
1 Tablespoon Oat Bran
1 Tablespoon Hemp Hearts
1 teaspoon Flax Meal
1 teaspoon Coconut Sugar
½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
1/3 Cup Milk – Dairy or Plant Based
½ teaspoon Vanilla

How It’s Made

In a medium microwavable bowl, add the almond flour, oat bran, hemp hearts, flax meal, coconut sugar, cinnamon and baking powder. Mix together with a fork.
Add the milk and vanilla and stir again until smooth.
Microwave uncovered for 2 minutes.
Check to make sure the pancake is cooked through. If it is still wet on top, microwave in 10 second intervals, checking each time, until it is cooked.
Remove the bowl from the microwave. (I use a pyrex bowl that gets hot so use oven gloves or a thick tea-towel if your bowl is hot too!)
Top with your toppings of choice and dig in. Or cool for a few minutes and pack it up to take with you – don’t forget a spoon!

Enjoy!