Coconut Flour Banana Pancakes (Guilt-free)

Coconut flour is a low-carb, high fiber alternative to grain flours (see nutrition facts for Hodgson Mills coconut flour below). Although it is healthier than white flour, the texture can be quite grainy. It is also expensive but a little bit goes a long way. Overall, these pancakes taste great because of the added sweetness of banana.

Ingredients (makes 1 serving)  

• 1/8 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 banana, mashed
• 1 egg
• Sprinkle of salt
• Butter for frying

Directions

     1. Scramble egg in bowl, mix in all other ingredients

     2. Heat non-stick frying pan on low, add thin layer of butter

     3. Ladle in some batter making 3-4 inch diameter pancakes

     4. When edges become brown (~5 minutes) flip carefully and cook other side (~4 minutes)

Note: You may be tempted to raise the heat to cook them faster. Have patience. These are not like typical pancakes and they need to take their time to cook otherwise they'll burn and fall apart. They can be served with honey and cinnamon.