Grain Free German Pancakes (coconut flour & arrowroot)

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One of my kid’s favorite breakfasts is German Pancakes.  I love that they are eating tons of eggs and they love that they get to eat maple syrup. I’ve been going without grains for a while now in an effort to help with some stomach issues, it’s been going great so far, and really is much easier that I thought it would be.  However, whenever I make German pancakes I am a bit sad I’m not eating them with the kids.

I’m not much of a sugar girl either.  I can generally say no and I realize that I feel tons better when I don’t eat it.  But every now and then you just crave and nice fluffy pancake drizzled with real maple syrup.

I started searching Pinterest of course, what else would I do?

I came across a few recipes and after some experimenting came up with this recipe which I think is pretty darn good!

Whether you’re trying to cut carbs, or are gluten free or paleo here’s a great breakfast for you!  I wouldn’t eat them every morning but with the holidays coming up I think it’s important to indulge a bit so you don’t feel deprived all season!

Note: You could also make them dairy free by subbing out the butter for coconut oil or another dairy free fat of your liking and subbing homemade coconut milk for the cows milk. I have not tried this yet, but I think it would work pretty good.

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Are you on any special type of diet?  I would love to hear so that I can continue to create recipes that will work for you!

Have a wonderful healthy day,

~Hannah

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4 thoughts on “Grain Free German Pancakes (coconut flour & arrowroot)”

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  2. Anna Mconald

    Hi HannahI I have made a very similar recipe to this, but I didn’t have 1/4 cup of arrowroot starch, so I subbed tapioca starch and it worked out great! My kids (and husband) couldn’t even tell the difference from my good old white flour recipe. I have done whole30 and toyed around with grain-free and paleo recipes. My husband has crohns disease and I read all of these blogs about how people healed their gut by elminiating grains, sugar, dairy, etc., but I can’t get my husband on board for any of it. So I go through phases where I toy around with some of the recipes. I love that you have this blog. I love reading everything you write. I just wish there was a way to get my husband on board. He wont give up his sugar cereal, and he refuses to eat vegetables most of the time! He lives with almost daily diaherra, even being on medication! I keep hoping that someday he will give in and give an elimination diet a try. I would love to hear more about your stomach issues and staying away from grains and sugar, and I can’t wait to try your coconut flour waffles! Also, I was wondering what you feed your kids?

    1. Hey Anna! Going without grains definitely helps my stomach issues. I still eat rice (Sushi) from time to time but feel yucky when I do. I feel more stiff in my joints and lethargic…it’s kind of weird! My kids eat pretty normal. I keep processed foods low but they don’t eat as healthy as me, they are actually quite picky, but they did really like these waffles. They eat pretty normal things but I buy “healthier” versions of “kid” foods, like Annie’s Brand Mac and Cheese or the tortillas you cook at home that have only a few ingredients. I make them kefir smoothies daily. If I buy cereal it’s really boring kinds with no sugar and very few ingredients. I try to buy organic bread when I can afford it, and I try and make some things homemade like granola bars.

      If your husband won’t give up his sweets and treats maybe you can get him to eat some probiotic foods. They are very healing for the gut and might help balance the negative things in his diet. Kefir is yummy and you can buy it flavored at the store or make it at home into smoothies. Also cultured veggies like Bubbies brand pickles and sauerkraut are really yummy. Kombucha is also probiotic but most are made with black or green tea so you have to think about that. I’m going to be experimenting with making kombucha with Roiboos tea which is red tea that is caffeine free. My husband is about the same as yours. He loves sweets and starchy treats…NOT in very much moderation:) I keep telling him to cut back and or try and offer healthier options, and if I just go without buying certain things then I just hear complaining so I guess once a person feels yucky enough then they are willing to make a change. Until then, maybe try healthy green smoothies and probiotic foods! Good luck:)

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