I have mentioned before I am currently doing the Keto diet. It has meant changing how I am eating while still preparing meals for the non-Keto people I cook for everyday. (TheHub) So far it has been pretty easy because he loves rice, or a baked potato, or pasta in any shape or form, and I can add any of those with minimal prep. Also he is perfectly happy to eat whatever protein and vegetable I am eating. Shoot if I were him I would be happy too, I mean, how often do we have lobster (Thank you Sprouts for the super sale on lobster) or steak when I am not doing this?
The weekends are the hardest on me, because I am not eating breakfast, and he loves a big Saturday morning meal. Last weekend he mentioned pancakes, which are totally off the table for me. At least traditional pancakes are a no-go. Since we had waited so late in the morning (almost 11) I was fine with that because I could technically call it brunch, plus I really wanted to try something I had not been eating. (See note below about variety)
I was searching the internet for recipes to help with variety (it's the spice of life, you know) on this eating plan and had copied and pasted a recipe for pancakes. The blogger claimed they were as tasty as the pancakes her family's restaurant served when she was growing up/working along side her folks. I thought I would give them a try, knowing the true test would be how well they were received by TheHub.
Incredibly Close to the Real Thing Pancakes
2 large eggs, separated
1/8 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tsp erythritol granulated (I imagine Splenda would work as well)
pinch salt
2 oz almond flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp butter
In a large mixing bowl mix the egg yolks, cream, fake sweetener, and salt until smooth.
Combine almond flour with baking powder; whisk it into the egg mixture until it is completely blended. (Honestly, to me this means pour the almond flour on top of the yolk mixture, add the baking powder and give it a couple of quick tosses before totally incorporating it into the mix.
In a separate bowl beat the egg white until soft peaks. form Gently fold the beaten whites into the batter. Gentle fold is the operative word here.
Melt butter in a large heated non-stick pan (I use a non stick griddle) over medium heat. Swirl or wipe the pan with a paper towel to make sure all the surface is coated. Spoon in the batter on to the warmed pan to make your pancakes slightly larger than silver dollar size. (I have a mini muffin scoop so I used that)
Cook for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned, and then flip each pancake and cook for another couple of minutes. Do not try to flip them too early or world chaos will follow! The recipe cautioned against turning them to quickly, but did I pay attention? Learn from my mistake. Dish them up with butter and no sugar syrup or crushed berries or whatever your taste buds demand.
TheHub thought they were great and had no idea they were flourless and keto approved until after meal. I thought they were pretty spectacular too!
Friday we were out running some errands when he asked if I would make him pancakes like I did last week! Pancake recipe, for the win!!! I made them for him this morning and he ate the entire recipe by himself. I can see this becoming a regular feature on the very occasional weekend brunch.
And just in case any of you think I am doing the June Cleaver, wake up to wait on my family thing, the answer is no. Generally TheHub gets up on the weekends and makes a small pot of grits. He has very limited food prep skills, grits, fried eggs and grilled cheese. (He is excellent with take-out though, and can procure food in a heartbeat.) So on the rare occasion I plan to eat breakfast or the even rarer occasion he asks me to make him something special, I try to oblige. Well at least if I am in the mood to cook, or it doesn't take too long, or make too big of a mess, or I have already had a couple of cups of coffee, or all the stars are aligned, or. . .
p.s. As soon as I can find where I found this recipe I will post a link to that site.
The weekends are the hardest on me, because I am not eating breakfast, and he loves a big Saturday morning meal. Last weekend he mentioned pancakes, which are totally off the table for me. At least traditional pancakes are a no-go. Since we had waited so late in the morning (almost 11) I was fine with that because I could technically call it brunch, plus I really wanted to try something I had not been eating. (See note below about variety)
I was searching the internet for recipes to help with variety (it's the spice of life, you know) on this eating plan and had copied and pasted a recipe for pancakes. The blogger claimed they were as tasty as the pancakes her family's restaurant served when she was growing up/working along side her folks. I thought I would give them a try, knowing the true test would be how well they were received by TheHub.
Incredibly Close to the Real Thing Pancakes
2 large eggs, separated
1/8 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tsp erythritol granulated (I imagine Splenda would work as well)
pinch salt
2 oz almond flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp butter
In a large mixing bowl mix the egg yolks, cream, fake sweetener, and salt until smooth.
Combine almond flour with baking powder; whisk it into the egg mixture until it is completely blended. (Honestly, to me this means pour the almond flour on top of the yolk mixture, add the baking powder and give it a couple of quick tosses before totally incorporating it into the mix.
In a separate bowl beat the egg white until soft peaks. form Gently fold the beaten whites into the batter. Gentle fold is the operative word here.
Melt butter in a large heated non-stick pan (I use a non stick griddle) over medium heat. Swirl or wipe the pan with a paper towel to make sure all the surface is coated. Spoon in the batter on to the warmed pan to make your pancakes slightly larger than silver dollar size. (I have a mini muffin scoop so I used that)
Cook for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned, and then flip each pancake and cook for another couple of minutes. Do not try to flip them too early or world chaos will follow! The recipe cautioned against turning them to quickly, but did I pay attention? Learn from my mistake. Dish them up with butter and no sugar syrup or crushed berries or whatever your taste buds demand.
TheHub thought they were great and had no idea they were flourless and keto approved until after meal. I thought they were pretty spectacular too!
Friday we were out running some errands when he asked if I would make him pancakes like I did last week! Pancake recipe, for the win!!! I made them for him this morning and he ate the entire recipe by himself. I can see this becoming a regular feature on the very occasional weekend brunch.
And just in case any of you think I am doing the June Cleaver, wake up to wait on my family thing, the answer is no. Generally TheHub gets up on the weekends and makes a small pot of grits. He has very limited food prep skills, grits, fried eggs and grilled cheese. (He is excellent with take-out though, and can procure food in a heartbeat.) So on the rare occasion I plan to eat breakfast or the even rarer occasion he asks me to make him something special, I try to oblige. Well at least if I am in the mood to cook, or it doesn't take too long, or make too big of a mess, or I have already had a couple of cups of coffee, or all the stars are aligned, or. . .
p.s. As soon as I can find where I found this recipe I will post a link to that site.
I understand 'if all the stars align' and other things that preceded. I cannot stand long enough to do this in a timely manner...lol. But, they sound delicious. Some day.... Thankfully, almonds are one of the few nuts I can eat.
ReplyDeleteThey are really tasty and truly easy. It takes about 5 minutes to throw them together, then another 4 to cook
DeleteThey do sound good. Excellent even. Is the sugar (fake) an essential? I find almond meal quite sweet.
ReplyDeleteNot essential at all. I used approximately half of what was called for with no issues. I am not a fan of sweet pancakes, especially if you are putting something sweet over it
DeleteI think my family would be happy if I made any kind of pancakes. They are very happy with cereal so they are not motivated to make them either. But just in case, how many would you say this recipe makes?
ReplyDeleteIt made 14 silver dollar pancakes. We split the first batch but TheHub ate all of the second one by himself. I imagine it would be quite easy to double
ReplyDeleteHat's off to you for following a diet when there are other family members in the house. I know I couldn't do it. Heck I can't do it and I live alone (I have the willpower of a slug).
ReplyDeleteI am not known for my will power either. This is by far the easiest eating plan I have ever done. The fact that pounds are dropping quickly is a bonus.
ReplyDeleteWho would ever have thought that it was possible to have keto pancakes?
ReplyDeleteAnd like Linda, I love your last sentence!
There is that egg and cream cheese thing the keto world calls pancakes, but it tastes like cream cheese and eggs. Just because something is flat and cooked on a griddle does not make it taste like a pancake. The almond variety really and truly tastes and has the mouth feel of a pancake.
DeleteFor me to do anything in the morning requires all of life to be "right". Now if you need something done at 2 a.m. I am your guy.
You definitely have will power, Anne! Those pancakes certainly look and sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteBless if I had will power I would not be in the position of trying to make my body into a fat burning machine!
DeleteThese look terrific! Very creative recipe. I don't often make pancakes, but you've got me craving these. :-)
ReplyDeleteI don't make them often either, but these have caused a stir with TheHub. I did declare I am not making them again this coming weekend.
Deletelol, Anne at your last sentences! I am a huge proponent of breakfast for dinner! Good to know about the healthier pancakes. I'm thinking of trying Keto,too.
ReplyDeleteKeto is fairly easy to do, and is much easier when going out to dinner than paleo.
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