Banana Oatmeal Pancakes with Caramelised Apples & Peanut Butter

Oh, boy is this a goodie! Remember the expression; “You can’t have your (pan)cake and eat it too?” Well, now you can! This is a super healthy, gluten-free and protein rich breakfast without any refined sugars. These pancakes are so delicious – please trust me!

Serves 1.

Ingredients:

Pancakes:

• 1/4 cup (gluten-free) oatmeal
• 1 tsp flaxseed
• 1 small ripe banana
• 3 tbsp almond milk
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Manuka honey
• 1 tbsp Organic Peanut Butter (no added sugar or salt type)
• Organic coconut oil (for frying)
• 6 activated almonds

Caramelised Apples:

• 1 small apple (sweet sort like Pink Lady)
• 1 tsp Manuka honey
• 5 tbsp water
• 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Cut the apple into small squares and combine apples, water, manuka honey and cinnamon in a small pot on high heat – turn down to a simmer once the water is slightly bobbling – remember to stir occasionally as the honey will caramelise and otherwise burn the bottom of the pot if you don’t keep an eye on it.

2. Mash the banana with a fork in a bowl and combine it with the oatmeal, flaxseeds, almond milk, water, cinnamon and manuka honey and combine well with a spoon.

3. Take a small pan and heat some coconut oil – then take a spoon and form your pancake mixture into small round pancakes on the pan – the batch should make 3 pancakes.

4. Whilst you’re frying the pancakes, take a bowl and combine 1 tbsp peanut butter with as much water needed until you reach the right creamy and drippily consistency. Put aside.

5. Turn to your caramelised apples and make sure they’re soft – you still want them to have a bit of a firm feel, and not be too mushy. Take off heat.

6. Place your 3 pancakes on a plate, top with caramelised apples, peanut butter and sprinkle with chopped activated almonds.

7. ENJOY!