Great news around the CEC household everyone — the Christmas garland has been retired to the shed for the next 9 months! It only took me threatening the Husband that he would not get served his chili last night. Low and behold, away they went!
Other than that, I’ve got nothing. Nothing other than the fact that despite it being a Tuesday, it’s going to be 58 degrees outside!!!! That’s 24 degrees warmer than it was yesterday and is more than enough to celebrate. I bet my fifth graders would be even more excited about today’s arrival except for the fact that it’s our first day of state testing — the day a fifth grader looks forward to an ISAT is the day I buy each and every one of you a gourmet chocolate bar and hand deliver it to your door.
One thing I always tell my kids before ISATs is to get a good night’s sleep and to eat a nutritious and filling breakfast. There’s nothing more annoying than hearing your own stomach growl during a testing situation and nothing more frustrating than not being able to concentrate because you are incredibly hungry. After we had that conversation during “Weekend Share” time (where the kids tell me all about their weekends and I tell them all about what’s coming up during the week), one of my students told me about how in his household, they call breakfast their “break-fast”. Yes, same word — different emphasis. It made me laugh. This same kid broke out into a Broadway musical dance behind me yesterday while he was walking back to his seat and as I was giving directions to the class.
Would you love me more if I told you I proceeded to dance and sing out my next set of directions for my kids? It’s all about the performance folks.
Okay, so what this post is really about is breakfast. A huge big hearty breakfast that won’t weigh you down but will keep you full for a really long time. I have been wanting to try almond flour for the longest time, but just got around to ordering it last week online. I knew I wanted to try almond flour pancakes, but was a bit skeptical.
These babies are THICK! They are also incredibly cakey and will stick with you for hours. I ate these on Saturday around 6:30 in the morning (yes, that’s an ungodly hour for breakfast on a Saturday) and couldn’t even think about eating lunch until at least 1:30. Even then, I only ate because I felt like I should. These definitely have some sticking power — they may be small, but they are definitely mighty!
My favorite way to eat pancakes is with my banana cream sauce on top and then drizzled with a little maple syrup. I’m salivating looking at these pictures.
Coconut Almond Flour Pancakes (serves 1)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 egg***
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp. agave or honey
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- coconut oil or cooking spray
Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, and coconut. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, almond milk, vanilla, and agave. Mix the wet with the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Heat a griddle and grease with coconut oil or cooking spray. Make three equal sized pancakes on the griddle — once bubbles start to form on the outsides of the batter, flip and cook for an additional minute or two. Top with your favorite pancake toppings and enjoy!
*** For those of you who I know will ask, I have not tried this recipe with a flax egg so I have no idea if it will work or turn out the same way.
Banana Cream Sauce (serves 1)
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tbsp. almond butter
- 3 tbsp. almond milk (plus more to thin out sauce if needed)
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Directions: Using a fork smash the banana in a microwaveable mug/small bowl. Add the almond butter, almond milk, and vanilla — microwave for 1 minute and whisk all ingredients together until smooth. You may need to add more almond milk to thin out the sauce if needed. Top on pancakes and enjoy!
Would I be totally crazed if I said I wish I were actually taking state tests tomorrow so I would have an excuse to stay incredibly full and alert all morning? Bring on the almond flour pancakes!
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I love a breakfast that will keep me FULL! These look great!
Chelsey, do you recommend any places to order almond flour online? Was just looking for it… Thanks!
I ordered these from Swanson Vitamins. Here’s the link! http://www.swansonvitamins.com/FFF004/ItemDetail
Vitacost is another great option, just FYI.
My kids start testing today too! For real, today! 10:00-11:30 Tues, Wed, & Thurs. Seriously, could we be a little more similar?! Hugs, luck, and peace to you today! ….I’m a tad freaked at the moment but I’ll smile and be crazy- the kids will never know how stressed I am…
I want the husband to make me these pancakes- it’s a big day for me you know. It would be such a treat
We have 8:30-10:00 and then 12:30-1:30 Tuesday, Wed. and Thursday! Lots of fun for those kiddos (although they weren’t complaining with extra recess today!)
You crack me up. And I want your pancakes.
Your pancakes put the bowl of oats I’m currently eating to shame. They look awesome! I’m always looking for a pancake recipe that will ‘stick’. Usually they give me a stomachache and then I’m hungry an hour later. I’ll have to scope out some almond flour!!
Our state tests start next week. Good luck to you and your kiddos!
And good luck to you on your new JOB!!!!!
Ohh boy these babies look good..and the banana cream sauce sounds even better! Would it be frowned upon if I admit that I rarely ate breakfast when I was in the 5th grade? And on the rare occasion I did, it would either be strawberry-flavored milk (I loved my chemicals) or dry sugary cereal
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I rarely ate breakfast all the way up through high school! I hated it!
Those look amaaaazing!
Have a good Tuesday…good luck with getting your kids through state testing!!
These look satisfying and thick! Love that
These look so good!!! I’ve been curious to try almond flour for quite a while but haven’t gotten around to purchasing any!
Also, I’m with you on the weather! I opened up iGoogle to see that it was 6 degrees outside…in VT. Thank goodness I am home for spring break!
YUM! our state testing doesn’t begin for another couple of weeks, but when it does my students’ homework is: go to sleep early, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time.
SO IMPORTANT!!
Very important! And to not freak out about the tests!
Mmm those look really delicious and hearty! When I was in elementary school I actually looked forward to state testing because it was so easy! And then we would either get half days or we would just watch movies and hang out the rest of the day after the testing was done so it was kind of like break from real school.
I always looked forward to it too – I’m not going to lie. I was always a pretty good test taker.
Woah!! That defs sounds filling! YUM
i soo wish i saw this before i had my breakfast! making these asap, just gotta get some more almond flour! they look like big filling cookies
btw i made your bagels yesterday and they were gone that nite so i had to make more but did an “everythingg bagel” and your right i feel soo cool tellin people i made bagels haha!
Glad you are enjoying the bagels!
Yum – those look like real pan-cakes for break-fast!
Now these look REALLY good! I would recommend Paige’s “Nutty Protein Bowl” (on http://www.runningaroundnormal.com) … similar ingredients (plus added Sunwarrrior) and with some additional chocolate chips simply mind-blowing!
Can’t wait to try your equally for-sure-mind-blowing recipe and add some chocolate chips !!
I just looked at those – they look DELICIOUS!!!
delicious!! i have been meaning to try almond flour as well (it is a staple in the paleo diet they preach to us at crossfit), but have not yet. thanks for the recipe!
Did you decide to stick with crossfit? Aaaand when’s the next weekend you’re available to go get breakfast?!
Oh gosh, those do look incredibly thick and filling! I should make those for before a school day since I’m always starving by the time I get home for lunch!
Yeah I don’t think you’d be starving with these!
I remember in school we were given a chocolate bar before tests too. I didn’t care because I didn’t eat ANY sweets during my school years – I hated anything sweet (except fruits, but it’s not sweets, right?). There was always an argument between my classmates who would get my chocolate. It was a very funny for me to watch…:) Breakfast. Usually it’s a bawl of oatmeal with blueberries and walnuts (come to my blog and check out the pictures). On weekends it’s pancakes (Sundays) and omelette (Saturdays). Those looks delicious. I have some almond flour, but use just a little for my breads. I shell try to make your pancakes.
haha as a teacher, I would just keep the chocolate you didn’t want for myself instead of having everyone else fight over it. TOo much drama!!!
Wow those are incredibly thick!! They do look delicious
gah! I was JUST eyeing up some coconut flour in farm fresh yesterday, but wasn’t sure what I’d use it for. now I need to go snag it.
pssssst – these are with almond flour. don’t make the mistake! I have no idea how they would hold up with coconut flour!
When I first tried coconut flour pancakes, I was almost positive they were going to be inedible because of how thick they were. But they were delicious and the most filling pancakes ever. Love your banana cream sauce on these!
Just made these as pre-exam fuel. Only had coconut flour on hand, but they turned out great. Super thick and tasty.
Perfect! I’m glad they worked still!
wow these look awesome! i love how thick they are. where did you buy your almond flour? it’s always so pricey in the stores!
On Swanson Vitamin’s website – it’s a huge bag and it was pretty cheap!
I am dyyyyyying to try almond flour! These look wonderful, I love your idea of banana sauce. I had a protein pancake for breakfast, but these look 1000x better
Nothing worse than paper thin pancakes! These look amazing.
Great looking pancakes and the Banana Cream Sauce…yum! Glad you finally handled Xmas..just think, in about 4 more months, you can take it out to get a jump on your holiday decorating
hahah – I think I’ll wait until November thankyouverymuch!
Oiy! This looks amazing and filling!! I HAVE to add this into my rotation!
I’ve been really wanting to try almond flour too, but I hate that it’s so expensive! I keep on waiting for the Bob’s Red Mill kind to go on sale at my grocery store… but no such luck yet.
I seriously need to get some soon because these look amazing!
Bob’s Red Mill NEVER goes on sale at my grocery store!!
PS – you’re not allergic to almonds?!
Haha nope! They’re the one and only nut that I’m not allergic to.
Ahhhh I feel ya on th state testing… Ours isn’t until May but I’m already stressing it. Good luck!!
Don’t stress! I always tell myself that if I’m doing my job and the kids are learning, then there’s nothing to be worried about!
I have been loooving my some pancakes lately! As well as almond flour. I make a mean protein bar out of just almond flour. then I tried really hard to turn it into a spring time recipe with coconut flour, and it flopped. And I gave up for now
Looks like you were in Almond Heaven this morning!
I recently went to the bulk store and picked up a bunch of different flours (almond being one of them) and then I got home and was at a total loss as to what I was going to make – these look amazing. I think they’ll be making an appearance this weekend but I really hope it’s not at 6:30 a.m. LOL!
haha I hope for your sake it’s later than 6:30 too!!
Still have yet to get on the coconut flour bandwagon but I think that needs to change. I love coconut anything so flour is just naturally going to fit into my life well. These look awesome!
pssst – it’s almond flour, but someone tried it with coconut flour today and said they were delish!
Those look AMAZING! Especially with that sauce. I am definitely going to try these!
Is it weird that I actually enjoyed state testing as a kid? I liked filling out the little bubbles and answering the questions and snacks were always provided! These pancakes look delicious!! One question- I have almond meal from TJs… is that the same as almond flour?
I liked it too.
and yes, almond flour/meal is the same thing!
Dang those are some thick pancakes!! With staying power like that I’ve gotta try them.
Do it for the baby.
Almond flour pancakes are the BEST and my favourite! Not at all dry and so tasty. Love them! Love the idea of putting coconut in too – the closest I’ve come to doing that is using coconut flour for some of the flour…nice idea throwing in shredded coconut!
These looks amazing and super filling. I especially love the looks of that Banana cream sauce. I’d probably just end up eating that by the spoonful and it would never make it on top of the pancakes.
haha I always make a little extra and ALWAYS use my finger to scoop the bowl clean. No judging please.
Oh my these look simply fantastic (and by that I mean I’m drooling despite the fact that I just ate)!
Also that banana cream sauce…OMG I’m so excited to try this. Definitely going to be making this as soon as I get back from Vegas.
And finally…thanks for the flax egg answer. It made me laugh a little.
haha – someone told me today they tried it with a flax egg and it worked, but they didn’t bind together quite as nicely!
I mean I was totally going to be the girl who asked so I appreciated it! And they get all crumbled in your mouth anyway, right?!
These look aweomse. I love thick dense pancakes! I have a hard time staying full so maybe I should try these. It takes 5 large pancakes and 3 egg omelet to hold me over for 3 hours tops.
Bah! I have got to find another kind of nutty flour because I’m tired of having to miss out on awesome pancakes!
OMG I love pancakes!!! They are my favorite weekend breakfast treat…is it Saturday yet??
I’m counting down the daaays!!!
Coconut flour!! I’m so obsessed. Then you go adding almond flour?! You just blew my mind.
Why thanks lady – and PS how do you make your crack butter? (almond butter) I just made another batch and it is NOTHING compared to the jar of yours I finished this morning. I need the secrets!!!
What do you think about substituting the almond flour with oat flour?
I think you could definitely do that! The consistency might change!
Those look like some filling, yummy pancakes!
Those sound delicious!!! What an incredible recipe!
Yum, these look amazing. I think I’m going to have to start ordering all my strange food things online… I can’t find almond flour, coconut flour or chickpea flour anywhere!!!
Online is better – and cheaper!!
Chelsey, where do you order it online? I bought it at the store last night for about $12.50…the cheapest I can find it online is Amazon for around $9.50. Is that a good price or do you have a better source?
I bought it from Swanson Vitamins: http://www.swansonvitamins.com/FFF004/ItemDetail
It’s only $6.00!
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Well, that’s certainly better than $12.50!!! Thank you–will go send them some business!
Currently drooling! ha These sound so good! I was scrolling down and was hopping you were going to put the recipe for the banana cream sauce, so glad you did! Now I just need to get my hands on some almond flour, I do have been taking forever to take the plunge. But this recipe gives me the perfect excuse!
wow wow wow! so gorgeous ! ill have to try theseeee!!
I just got a container of coconut flour shipped to me today. I’ve never cooked with it, but I bet coconut flour pancakes would be just as delicious!!!
pssst – these use almond flour, BUT!!! Someone told me they made them with coconut flour today and it worked out well.
WOW!!!! Those are so thick! And that banana cream sauce looks like I could just eat it straight with a spoon.
I gave up sugar and all sweeteners for Lent, so this banana cream topping is JUST what I need! Thank you!
YUMMMMMM!!!
Almond flour keeps turning up in my life! I think I’m going to have to get me some next time I’m at the store…these look amazing!
Ohh… yum. I’ve been wanting an excuse to buy almond flour!! Haha. I should’ve had some of these before I took the Praxis!!
Wow, wow, wow. I’ve bought almond flour a couple times before (to make macaron) but never really knew any other uses for it. You’ve definitely made me want to go out and buy a bag right now!
I remember those days of standardized testing, the one day of the year my parents would let me have a bagel for breakfast on a weekday! I bet these would have been much more filling
I am so grateful my first graders don’t have testing! I remember those days and do NOT miss them one bit. Good luck to you and your kiddos!
they look really thick fluffy and delicious, simply perfect
I just want to let you know…I just made these tonight to take with me to work tomorrow, and of course I had to have a little taste!! Looks wise, I had an epic fail (I’m pretty sure my griddle wasn’t hot enough when I started) But besides the mangled pancakes I got out of it, the flavor is out of this world!! Thanks SO much for the recipe, and once I make myself a nice looking batch I’ll be sure to post pics on my blog and link them back here
Love the banana cream sauce too!!
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