Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes

  

  It's been a crazy couple of days for us. We have had dr visits for both kids, dentists appointments and vet appointments...all with in the past week. I am over doctors offices right now. The driving, the waiting, the MONEY, it's enough to drive you crazy!!  

  On those crazy days we typically have to rush out the door and breakfast isn't something I have time to make. So the perfect thing I turn to are frozen pancakes or waffles. I typically choose one day to make a double (or triple batch) and freeze a bunch. Pancakes cook up faster so I normally go that route. It's the perfect thing to grab when in a hurry or for a quick snack. For some reason these are really good frozen and I don't know why. But give it a try and you will see what I mean. Don't get me wrong though, they are also really good warmed up. We don't own a microwave, so I put a couple in the oven and warm them up.  Yes, you read that right...we don't own a microwave. We haven't used one for about 4 years now. Honestly, I don't miss it and can't imagine using one. I likely wouldn't even know how to use one these days. I'm sure you could nuke them but doesn't it sound weird when you say you are going to "nuke" food?? Well, that's a post for another day. 

  These pancakes include ripe bananas, the browner the better. It makes them sweet enough that you don't need syrup but to each their own. If you do use syrup, make sure it is real maple syrup and not the lady in the bottle.  That stuff is gross!! The chocolate chips are optional but they definitely add a nice touch. There is a little cane juice but these seem to work well for us.  We use Enjoy Life brand which is soy, dairy and gluten free. There are two brands and both are super good.  

  The pancakes are super easy to make and I typically do silver dollar pancakes. They freeze better and I can cook them up faster. It might take a little bit to cook up a big batch but it saves you so much time in the long run.  

Happy Cooking and Eating!!

Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Serves:25-30 silver dollar pancakes

Prep Time:5 minutes

Cook Time:20-30 minutes, depending on size of pancakes and pan

Total Time:25-35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 3 bananas, brown spots are best 
• 2 cups almond flour
• 2/3 canned full fat coconut milk
• 2 TBSP coconut flour
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp salt
• *1/4 - 1/3 cup of chocolate chips, *Optional*
• coconut oil, to coat pan for cooking

Instructions:

1. Place bananas (I typically cut or rip them into smaller chunks), eggs, vanilla extract and coconut milk into food processor.  Combine until all bananas are pureed, approx 2-3 minutes. 
2. Add remaining dry ingredients (expect chocolate chips and coconut oil)into processor and mix until all combined.  
3. Transfer to a bowl and mix in chocolate chips.
4. Coat hot pan with coconut oil, and place batter into pan. 
5. Cook for a couple of minutes until brown. Flip and cook for another couple of minutes. 
6. Repeat until batter is gone. 

To freeze - Let pancakes cool completely (very important) and place in freezer safe container.