Recipe: Healthy Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1.5 tb peanut butter

• 1 small-medium banana

• 1.5 cup gluten free oats

• 1 tb chia seeds

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• .5 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup water

• 2 tb coconut oil

• Syrup, blueberries, bananas (optional toppers)

Directions (makes x6 pancakes):

1. Preheat pan on low-medium heat with coconut oil

2. Mix peanut butter and water using a blender

3. Add banana, oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla to blender and blend

4. Fry on pan and dress with toppings of choice

5. Enjoy!

The Goods:

Organic Peanut butter: Contains omega 6, antioxidants, and arginine (amino acid that prevents heart disease).

Banana: High in potassium, B6, folate. Provides sweetness and an energy boost.

Oats: Helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and leaves you feeling full longer. Promotes healthy gut bacteria.

Chia seeds: Loaded with fibre and omega 3.

Cinnamon: Helps regulate your blood glucose levels and fights inflammation. Promotes sustainable energy.

Pure Vanilla Extract: Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Coconut oil: Antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Full of fatty acids that support cognitive function, metabolism, hair and skin.