Blueberry Pancakes An Allergy-Friendly & Gluten-free Recipe
I really love to forage for wild berries, especially blueberries. But what do I love to do even more than find them? Eat them! And I can think of few things as exciting as fresh fruit and pancakes!
Since our family is plagued with an abundance of food allergies, I had to come up with a special pancake recipe so that everyone in our home could enjoy. Not being able to cook with things like wheat flour or gluten, eggs, or even dairy products present a regular challenge in my kitchen. In the end, a tasty recipe just took a little creativity and outside the box thinking!
What you’ll need…
2 c almond flour 2 c buckwheat flour(mill your own with a Wondermill) 1 tbsp. baking soda 1 tsp sea salt 2 c fresh blueberries 1/2 c extra virgin olive oil 1 egg or egg substitute 1.5 c liquid of your choice Additional liquid or water, if needed
1. Mix dry dry ingredients.
2. Mash blueberries, using a fork or potato masher, and add to your mixing bowl.
4. Add liquid of your choice & stir/mix. If the batter is still too thick, slowly stir in additional water as needed. Sometimes the batter thickens as it sits (while I’m cooking the pancakes) & I have to add in more water.
5. Cook in olive oil on low heat. It’s about time to turn the pancake over when the uncooked side is filling up with little bubbles in the batter.
6. Smother pancakes with extra berries, syrup, or your other favorite toppings and enjoy!
That’s it! It really is pretty easy to make a tasty pancake using fresh berries. If you don’t have blueberries in your area, try substituting with another berry that you do have available.
Marine Corps Veteran and homeschooling mother of two active boys, Krystyna stays busy helping her husband (and best friend!) with the daily demands of life on the farm. With a family to nurture, food to grow and preserve and animals to raise, there is never a dull moment in her life. Krystyna is a city girl gone country and natural living enthusiast who is passionate about sharing her homesteading experience with others. She hopes to help readers climb the ladder of self-sufficiency and encourage others in their journey towards a greener (and healthier) lifestyle.
