Whilst bananas do contain carbohydrates, they are also rich in Manganese, which is a nutrient that supports carbohydrate metabolism, meaning it stabilises your blood sugar.
Banana Coconut Pancakes
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Servings
12
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Bananas are such a fabulous fruit, despite being given a bad wrap in recent years for being “too full of sugar”, which is just misleading!
Whilst bananas do contain carbohydrates, they are also rich in Manganese, which is a nutrient that supports carbohydrate metabolism, meaning it stabilises your blood sugar.
One large banana contains 20% of your daily Vitamin C needs and is rich in Potassium to support nerve and muscle function.
Ingredients
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1.5 cups flour of choice (I used wholemeal)
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1.5 cups of milk of choice (I used cows)
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2 eggs
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1 banana
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1 tsp vanilla paste
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1⁄4 cup shredded or desiccated coconut
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Butter or oil for cooking
Directions
Blitz all ingredients in a blender or food processor until combined. Add a little more liquid if you like your pancakes thinner
Pour portions of the batter into a medium heat frying pan with a little butter or oil
Brown pancakes on both sides before transferring to a warmed plate and keep covered until the whole batter is cooked
Serve topped with mixed berries / yoghurt / maple syrup / anything else you like!
Recipe Note
Tips
• Freeze leftover pancakes for another day and enjoy as a cold snack
• Perfect for babies (6m+) and toddlers as a snack
• Vegan alternative: Substitute eggs for 1tbsp chia seeds and allow the batter to sit for 5min before cooking.
