Breakfast Trend: Butterfly Pea Pancakes

Are you ready to brighten up your breakfast routine? Welcome to my colorful invention: butterfly pea pancakes! I thought the kids would be little angels the other day if I made them “blue pancakes” for breakfast as requested.  

Nope, they proved me wrong all morning but at least I got a lovely breakfast to enjoy. Next time maybe I'll try pink pancakes with dragonfruit.

This recipe for blue matcha/butterfly pea pancakes is grain-free, sugar-free (sweetened only with fruit) and vegan!

These gorgeous blue pancakes are not just visually appealing; they are also full of nutrition. Made from blue matcha, which comes from butterfly pea flowers, these pancakes are grain-free, sugar-free (using only fruit for sweetness), and completely vegan. This delightful recipe is sure to make your mornings more colorful and delicious!

Butterfly pea flower does more than just look beautiful; it is a powerhouse of health benefits. Rich in antioxidants, it can enhance brain health and may even help improve skin and hair quality. Interestingly, studies have shown that butterfly pea flower can boost mood and alleviate stress, making it a great addition to your breakfast.

Buttefly Pea/Blue Matcha Pancakes

Yields 10-12

 

Ingredients:

 

2 cups fine almond flour

1 cup arrowroot flour

1 TBSP baking powder (corn-free, aluminum-free)

1-1/2 tsp butterfly pea powder*

1/4 tsp sea salt

3 TBSP mashed banana

​1/2 cup avocado oil or melted coconut oil

1 flax "egg" or regular egg

1 cup coconut milk

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

 

 

Directions:

 

1. Whisk coconut milk with apple cider vinegar; set aside. If using flax, whisk flax with water in a small dish; set aside.

2. Mash banana in a large bowl, add all wet ingredients and stir in dry ingredients.

3. Cook in a nonstick skillet or use a perfect pancake style pan to make them even and picture-perfect.

4. Cook frozen wild blueberries in a small saucepan until warm and thickened, and pour on top!

Your pancake stack is ready to serve!

Butterfly Pea Powder Pancakes

Butterfly pea pancakes offer a stunning and nutritious start to your mornings. With no grains, no added sugar, and completely plant-based, this recipe perfectly balances health and flavor.

Why not treat yourself to these eye-catching pancakes? You can eat these on a sugar detox, autoimmune protocol diet, and gluten-free/grain-free diet. They are super easy to make, versatile with any fruit and unbelievably good!

Healthy Grain-Free Matcha Pancakes