Who doesn’t love blueberry pancakes for breakfast? When most people look for an easy basic pancake recipe, they usually find options loaded with refined sugar and white flour, which is no bueno for your health. Sweet and delicious, yes, but loading up on standard sweet cakes always tires me out. I find the rest of my day seeming empty and stocked full of Netflix hours.
This is because added sugars are simply not that good for your body. Unless you’re under the age of ten or so, we have all felt that sluggish afternoon crash at one point or another.
If you want an easy basic pancake recipe that won’t weigh you down, this Gluten-Free Blueberry Pancake recipe is your new go-to. You can enjoy them guiltlessly, without the need for an afternoon nap to pick you back up. I inherited an abundance of blueberries recently and wanted to show y’all a healthy twist on standard pancakes—there are only so many blueberry smoothies I can drink before I’ve reached my limit!
The Healthy Secret Ingredient
So how is it done? The solution to upgrading your easy basic pancake recipe is actually fairly simple. Chickpea flour is the secret ingredient in these blueberry pancakes. You can find it here on Amazon. It’s also available at grocery stores in the baking aisle.
More known for its use in Middle Eastern recipes, the chickpea bean, when made into flour, is gluten-free and contains five grams of protein per ¼ cup. It’s also abundant in vitamins and minerals like potassium and iron. These are the nutrients that help fight off that afternoon sluggish feeling. Compared to regular flour, that’s almost 25% more iron and nearly 90% more potassium. An added benefit is the fiber working to lower cholesterol and provide your gut with some much-needed healthy bacteria. Bacteria is known for supporting a healthier digestive system.
Get Sweeter! But Not Too Much
Now let’s investigate the sugar, because we definitely need some sweetness in these flapjacks. Don’t you worry. Blueberries definitely help add some sweetness, but honey is my weapon of choice. It gets that sugary sweetness to those taste buds without being heavily processed (especially when purchased locally). Blue Ridge Honey Company is my brand of choice. If you don’t live in Georgia, try as best you can to buy from a local honey farmer.
Let’s Talk About Toppings
Every easy basic pancake recipe needs great toppings. The recipe below has an additional honey and blueberry syrup you can add. There are numerous options on the subject to amp up your pancake game, but I like walnuts—especially on these pancakes.
Peanut butter or almond butter are other good options. Maybe try Nutella if you’re feeling sinful. I’d love to hear your favorite toppings! Please take pictures and tag #properlypalmer.
Let’s Start Cooking
With just five ingredients, you can start whipping up this healthy take on an easy basic pancake recipe. When cooking, start off with a test pancake first. If it turns out well, then good job. For most, it will likely not be perfect. It’s only a test cake, so NBD. This test is done to ensure the heat of the pan is right where it needs to be, so if it burns, turn the heat down. Enjoy!
Easy Basic Pancake Recipe (Gluten-Free Blueberry)
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Blueberries , duhh
- 1 Cup Chickpea Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 Cup Pomegranate Juice
- Dash Salt
Instructions
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Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl with the exception of the blueberries. These are added when the batter is poured into the pan.
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Use a u2153 cup scooper to scoop the batter into the pan. When the edges have started to dry and bubbles are formed in the center, it will be time to flip the pancake to the other side to finish cooking. Both sides should cook for one to two minutes on each side.
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Top with the below syrup recipe and your other favorite toppings, take pictures, and share to Twitter and Instagram, then enjoy!
Blueberry Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Blueberries
- 2 Tablespoons Local Honey
Instructions
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Start by heating a saucepan over medium heat
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Add the blueberries to the pan once it has been heated and use a spoon made for a nonstick pot to mash the blueberries while cooking.
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After 2 minutes or so of mashing, add the honey to the mashed blueberries.
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Continue mixing and stirring for about 5 minutes or until the mixture has thickened and becomes less watery.