The "Oh so simple" Butternut Squash Pancake :)

This one has been a hit in my house. I have been making these everyday since the past 7 days! But I got to admit, the idea is not originally mine, I was reading the book Breaking The Vicious Cycle and came across the recipe for Banana Pancake. I made those, but they were a little too sweet for me and Sanchayita. But we made butternut squash pancakes using the same recipe and I can't tell you how delicious they turned out. We all absolutely love them! and the best part, the recipe is the simplest ever. So for mommies like me who are always on the run but also determined to feed her little one only home cooked foods, this is like our little magic wand. After all, in today's world of processed foods, a good eating habit is the most precious gift we can give our little ones which (hopefully) they will carry on for the rest of their lives.

Ingredients:

1. Steamed Butternut Squash -1- 1 1/2 cup.
2. Eggs - 2 large
3. Honey - 1 Tsp (according to taste)
4. Salt - 1/10 Tsp (according to taste)

Process:

• In a food processor puree together the butternut squash, eggs, honey and salt.
• Grease a large frying pan and put on medium heat.
• Now comes the hard part and also the most important part. You have to keep in mind that we are putting in a very good amount of squash, hence the binding is really poor.
• I use coconut oil for frying my pancakes, also coconut oil does not heat up to a very high temperature, so the pancakes dont burn. I love coconut oil but you can use any oil you like, just keep the heat really low.
• Drop equal amounts on the pan and let cook on low heat for about 5 minutes.
• Then when one side is done flip the pancake really carefully and do the other side.
• Dont be in a hurry, If you flip them too early they will surely fall apart, also make sure that you don't burn them.
• If you are finding it too difficult to flip the pancakes consider reducing the quantity of Butternut Squash to 1 cup or you could add one more egg(plus salt and honey).
• Enjoy the pancakes as it is or with some maple syrup.

The same recipe can be used to make Banana pancakes. You need not use honey in the banana pancakes. Banana when cooked gets really sweet.

So simple and yet so nutritious and tasty, it is a life saver at times.  

P.S. They don't taste like omelets/eggs.They have a very moist, tender and sweet texture just like how pancakes should be.

Pumpkin Pancake, Grain Free, Sugar Free.

It is the season of pumpkins and squashes. I make pancakes for Sanchayita everyday. Even we love it! Made these pumpkin pancakes the other day. The recipe for this one is almost similar to that of my Squash pancake recipe.
To the same recipe add cooked pureed pumpkin instead of the squash, a little extra honey(pumpkin is not as sweet as butternut squash), a table spoon of almond butter. Enjoy your pancake with some hot homemade applesauce.Heavenly!

Butternut Squash Pancake Gluten Free, Casein Free, Sugar Free

I  have been on the SCD(Specific Carbohydrate Diet) diet for a while now and benefited immensely from it.I am amazed to see how much my digestion has improved and I am doing so much better mood wise.The mid day head aches and fatigue are gone!
Little Sanchayita loves Pancakes and so do we.We dont prefer it super sweet and my hubby asks me to put some onions and green chillies in them when I prepare for him.LOL Pure Desi I tell you!

Ok,So here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

• Butternut Squash,steamed and pureed - 1 cup
• Almond meal - 1 cup
• Eggs - 2
• Honey - 1/2 Tsp (add 1/2 tsp first and after the batter is done taste and see if you need more.Everyone has their own sweet preference.Keep in mind that the butternut squash also adds to the sweetness)
• Salt - 1/8 Tsp(again according to your taste)
• Baking Soda - just about 2 to 3 pinches using your thumb and forefinger(very Indian style measurement :))

Baking Powder(optional) - Those who are ok with using baking powder can use baking powder instead of the baking soda.SCD diet doesn't allow baking powder hence we don't consume it. 

Xanthan Gum -  Can be added to improve binding but again it has grain starches and hence SCD illegal. But if you are not doing SCD,go ahead and use it.The results come out quite impressive.For the above ingregients you will need just about 1/10th Tsp.

Process:

• Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend thoroughly.
• If you feel batter is too thin you can add more almond meal.
• Taste the batter before making the actual pancakes and add honey or salt if you feel you need more.
• Lightly grease a  large non stick frying pan and start making the pancakes over medium heat
• I suggest that initially you make just one pancake at a time because flippng the SCD pancakes can be tricky.They don't have much binding.
• Make sure that they don't burn and lower the heat after you flip them around and let cook for sometime. 
• Serve Hot!

Servings:

 Makes about 4 - 5 medium sized pancakes.