Do you like pancakes?
I sure do.
I am a pancake lover, but I typically don’t make them for the following reasons:
- I am not a fan of how many pancakes most recipes make when I just want a single serving
- Whenever I make pancakes on weekends, it always turns into a big production. Mess, drips, pans, spills, small kitchen fires…you get the idea.
But I am no quitter, my friends.
I decided to create a ‘Pancake for 1′ recipe and prepare the dry ingredients the night before. I also had a few requirements:
- It had to use whole grain flour
- High in protein and fibre
- Be quick enough to make on a weekday morning
Preparing it the night before actually worked out quite well and it only took me about 10 minutes to make this morning. This will work wonderfully for weekday mornings.
Mission Accomplished!
Healthy Spelt Pancakes for One
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup spelt flour
- 1/2 t cinnamon
- tiny pinch sea salt
- 1 t baking powder (I use aluminum-free)
- 1/8 t maca powder (optional)
- 1/2 T Manitoba Harvest Hemp Protein Powder (optional)
- 1/2 c unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
Syrup + topping ideas (see below)
Directions: Mix all dry ingredients together the night before and place in container. In the morning, heat a skillet on medium while mixing the batter. Add the milk to dry ingredients and stir well. Spray the skillet with non stick oil and spoon the batter onto the skillet on med-low temperature. Flip pancakes when bubbles pop and cook other side.
Makes 5 baby pancakes. Awww how cute.
I made the low sugar coconut oil syrup (see below). This is my go-to pancake syrup. So amazing. It doesn’t give you that sick feeling like maple syrup often does.
These pancakes pack quite the nutritional punch.
215 calories for the entire batch (without maca, hemp, syrup or toppings), 8 grams of protein, 11 grams of fibre, 21% of the day’s iron requirements and 11% of calcium requirements!
Sprinkle some chia seeds on top and you will add some healthy omega oils, antioxidants, iron, and calcium. :)
HEALTHY SYRUP IDEAS:
Low sugar syrup:
For the syrup, I like to mix coconut oil and maple syrup for a really delicious low sugar syrup. I mix 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 1/2 a tablespoon of pure maple syrup together and the result is pure heaven.
Low calorie syrup:
Sometimes I also mix 5 parts applesauce and 1 part agave nectar for a very low calorie yet delicious ’syrup’.
Topping Ideas:
- Chia seeds
- Goji berries
- Unsweetened coconut
- Dark chocolate
- Cacao nibs
- Almond or peanut butter
- Crushed walnuts
It was a delicious, filling, and quick breakfast!
What is your ideal breakfast if you could have anything in the world?
What does your weekend breakfast routine look like compared to your weekday breakfast routine?
Off to workout + Whittle! Then work for a few hours today followed by a couple returns at the mall.
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Wow, those pancakes look so amazing! I love the healthy ingredients and the coconut syrup idea. Must try this soon!
Ange~
It’s such a coincidence that you made spelt pancakes this morning! I was thinking that I needed to try them as I have some spelt left over that I need to use up! Then, I saw your post…I don’t need to look for a recipe now! I’m so pumped to try them! Thanks!
Thanks so much for this Angela! Have been dying for some good healthy pancakes and now i can indulge myself without the guilt!
yay!!!!!
xxxx
So exciting your interview is going to air!!
don’t jinx it! hahaha ;) jk
I think Ange already jinxed it…
Thanks for the recipe. I’ll definitely put it to use, but, alas, during the work week I still won’t have time to make them, because I give myself like 10 minutes to eat, haha. Sleep > food.
I like to have pancakes occasionally- but I’m hooked on oatmeal :) Maybe I should look into oatmeal pancakes?
Oh, and I made my little brother (10 yrs. old) a green monster the other day and he LOVED it. I was so surprised…he watched me put straight up spinach in his drink and then without bias tried it & said “yum!”
that is awesome! My nephews and niece drink them too…they are under 4 yrs old too.
Those pancakes look delish! Glad to hear they might air your interview!
Love the recipe, and I’m excited about your interview airing!
Typically I make a Green Monster in the blender the night before. In the a.m., I take it out of the fridge, reblend for about 30 seconds, and drink on the ride to the gym.
I’m all about efficiency in the mornings!
those pancake pictures seriously look like professional pictures that you’d see on a menu at a restaurant! yum.
Those pics of the pancakes are fabulous! I really love the first two with the butter/syrup being poured.
Anyway, I totally wanted to join in on the Whittle my Middle I, but couldn’t get my act together…so, I’m joining you for this second round!
Pancakes look good! I like the coconut oil and maple syrup mixture so it isn’t super sweet!
I think I need to buy some spelt powder!
Yes, I sure do love pancakes! Kinda makes me wish I hadn’t already eaten breakfast ; )
Crossing my fingers for you about the interview … so exciting that they decided to air it!
I never make anything special for breakfast during the week because I get to the office a little after 6AM and eat while I work…usually it’s Greek yogurt or a raw food bar. But I had pancakes this morning for breakfast! I usually make them from scratch, but I used a mix that was pumpkin flavored today. Yummy! I bought the ingredients for a green monster this week, so maybe tomorrow I’ll be brave enough to try one for breakfast…!
You are like a walking advertisement for spelt. Love it! Spelt is my favorite flour so I will definitely be trying out these pancakes. I’m curious to hear how long they kept you full!
I just bought some spelt flour at the store 10 minutes ago to make pancakes I saw in Eat Drink and Be Vegan! I can’t wait to try these ones, too! :)
Mmmm…those look good! I’ll definitely be turning to your blog for inspiration during my month-long vegan challenge!
That first picture is gorgeous– you take great photographs!
mmmm pancakes! I love pancakes, but I never feel very good after them. I’ll have to try out this recipe… but maybe not with spelt. My breakfast tends to remain pretty much constant. I go through phases so it’s the same thing everyday for ages then I swap. Currently, it’s my own homemade honey toasted muesli with greek yogurt and honey mixed in. Actually I’d love to know how to veganise this as I’m going to try out veganism for a month maybe in Feb.
That pancake recipe looks great. Pancakes are always reserved for the weekend. I generally make batches of whole wheat waffles on the weekend that I can reheat in the toaster during the week if I feel like a waffle. My weekday breakfast routine has been oatmeal now that it’s cold out. In the warmer months I lean toward Greek yogurt with fixins. Sometimes I’ll make eggs if I’m not running behind (which I usually am in the morning despite all efforts to give myself plenty of time!).
Finally! Pancakes for 1! I always face the same “pancake problems” (small kitchen fires are not foreign to me) so THANK YOU! Keep the good ideas coming…
:)
I am on board for Whittle My Middle II! I just took my “before” pics and am looking forward to seeing the “after” in a few weeks. Thanks for the inspiration!
P.S. Last night I had a dream that I ran in to you at the grocery store! haha (you know you spend too much time reading blogs when…)
I hope I was nice!
OK, those pancakes are so simple, I’m totally making those for breakfast! Where do you buy maca? I’ve looked for it in stores, but no luck
Got my fingers crossed for you about your interview! And I’m starting to Whittle my middle today!
Its found in Whole Foods I think :)
I just put a post it up to remember to watch your interview . . . I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
It seems like I never have enough time during the week but pancakes for 1 is completely feasible, thanks for the recipe! I’m pumped for protein packed goodness now. Good luck with the interview tonight!
My ideal breakfast for a treat is an apple dumpling. Good thing my Momma is here and is going to make me so me to freeze. Yeah for Moms.
I usually make a bunch of pancakes and then freeze them. Then I can take them out one at a time and defrost when the family wants one.
Hello Darling- already putting this in the go-to recipe for the single girl recipe box :) However, as I was copying it, I realized that the recipe says
“•1/2 unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice) ”
im assuming that it’s 1/2 CUP, right?
xoxox
yup!
Those pancakes look good… Hope there is leftovers! I knew I should have gotten up earlier.
Those pancakes look yummy. I can’t wat to try them and the coconut syrup. Thanks for the recipes.
Things have sure changed for the bone marrow registry. I signed up about 10 years ago and they had to take a vial of my blood. Unfortunately in all these years I’ve never been a match for anyone. I get a card from them every year thanking me for being on the registry, but I never match anyone. Seems kind of odd to me. I must have some sort of weird, unique DNA.
Hopefully you’re more in demand for the bone marrow. I think it would be awesome to help save someone’s life. :)
I can’t wait to make these pancakes…yum!
If your interview airs, will you please post the video so those of us in the US can see it too?
Thanks for the recipe!!! I never make pancakes for the exact same reason so I’ve bookmarked the recipe for future use ;)
I think it’s so amazing that you’re doing the one match program! Organ donation (in general) is such a great thing.
ps: hopes the interview airs!
Yay!! I LOVE pancakes. I always make the same oatmeal/cottage cheese pancakes, so I’ll have to try these as a way to switch it up. I always get up early before work to ensure I have at least 15 minutes to prepare breakfast and lots of time to enjoy it. I can usually do oatmeal, waffles, pancakes or eggs in that period of time, so no breakfast is off limits for me. Totally worth getting up earlier for ;)
I love pancakes!! ;O) Here is a recipe that I have for my fav pancakes:
2/3 cup Buckwheat Pancake Mix
1 egg (I don’t use egg, I do the chia substitute)
2 tsp Coconut Oil
2 tsp Agave Nectar
3/4 cup almond milk
Delicious!!! Yummmy! I sprinkle on top cup up almonds, blueberries and its so good. I’m getting hungry thinking about them.
Enjoy them!!
Thanks for the recipe Angela!! How did you know that I was looking for a single serving pancake recipe!! Sometimes I want pancakes just because I know having maple syrup straight up might not be a good idea!! :) YUM!!
Is one rep of boat pose bringing your knees to your chest then extending you legs? Or holding for 30-60 seconds?
Nope just hold it for 1-2 seconds max
Wow those pancakes look great.
Katie
I wish CTV was airing your interview here in BC tonight! Hopefully you can record it and post it on the blog :)
My favourite breakfast is toast with peanut butter and banana slices, but on the weekends I love pancakes! Actually, this morning I made my very first green monster.. it was amazing! I will definitely be adding it to my morning routine. My husband even had one, and my 19 month old daughter liked it too! Yum :)
ohhhh yum!
too bad i already ate breakfast :)
for the coconut oil – i was so excited when i saw it in my local grocery store and snatched up a jar right away! i’ve been using it as a body moisturizer and it’s great – however, i realized that it’s refined and i remember you saying that the unrefined is better for you. can i still use the refined coconut oil in cooking? what’s the difference (health-wise) between the two oils?
and i’m hoping everything goes well with the bone marrow matching! good luck ange :)
Have a question about running. when I run I tend to stomp, and I was wondering how you prevent that? I’ve been trying so hard to stop but I always end up back at stomping. Its driving me crazy when I run now because that’s all I focus on.
Your coconut syrup brought me back to Hawaii. They had THE BEST coconut syrup there, but I’m SURE that yours is much healthier for you.
I usually try to make my breakfast the night before weekdays. But now that I have a JUICER, that is going to change!
That’s fantastic! The world definitely needs more donors. Kudos to you! :)
I never make pancakes for the same reasons. Now I will have a new breakfast to look forward to in the morning.
My weekend breakfasts are more relaxed than my workday breakfast. On the weekends I usually prepare oatmeal with fresh or dried fruit, soymilk, and bit of this or that. Another fave thing to do is to go out for a healthy brunch or for breakfast tacos at Whole Foods (always eggs, vegan chorizo, and cilantro on a spelt tortilla).
I almost always make my workday breakfast at work and eat at my desk, so I don’t really get to concentrate on the food as much….I usually make toast with PB or bring some cereal and soymilk….But one of my New Year’s Resolutions is to work towards a 9 pm – 5 am sleeping schedule (inspired by Kath Eats), so I can enjoy my mornings and sit down to a good breakfast!
Thanks again for the pancake recipe! Can’t wait to make it.
Ange, I love that you made a pancakes for 1 recipe! Plus since I’m just getting into vegetarian/vegan eating, any recipe that takes care of the question of adapting (sub egg, milk, oils, etc) regular recipes are wonderful to me!
Good luck with being a donor match, too!
Those pancakes look so good – that first picture is positively sinful! I’m really glad that you posted the recipe just for one though.
Good luck with the interview airing and the donor match.
I agree, I always get more pancakes than I want! I will have to try these out :-)
Those pancakes look yummy. Good job with the photos!
I always make a big batch of pancakes and freeze the leftovers. If you make small ones you can just pop them in the toaster straight out of the freezer!
Best idea ever!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!
I have to second this idea…we do this all the time. Big batches from scratch on the weekends which I freeze and then put in the toaster oven.
Quick and easy to get the kids off to school in the morning with a good breakfast.
Also, instead of syrup many times I spread some PB&J for the kids (haha…that way it is portable too when we are running late)
Your coconut syrup looks soooo good!
Those pancakes look awesome!
Its funny how different I eat on the weekends when it comes to breakfast. During the week its always oatmeal, but on the weekend I have more time so I’ll put in some actual effort. Im a big fan of homemade hashbrowns with poached eggs on top.
I, too, love to make pancakes but I never want a lot! Usually, I make tons of little tiny ones and foist them off on my roommate and my brother, saving only however much I want, but this recipe looks great!
I just watched the CTV interview and thought you did awesome! :-) I’m sure your business will continue to prosper as a result. Great job!
Here is the link for people who live outside the GTA: http://toronto.ctv.ca/. The spot is called “A Recipe for Online Success”.
Yay for pancakes for one! What a genius idea! Although actually what we usually do is just make a big batch and freeze them and thaw a few at a time :D
So exciting about the bone marrow registry! I’m a member too. I actually got contacted a few months back about someone I was a possible match with and and I did the preliminary stages… but either they’re taking their time getting back to me or it wasn’t a match this time!
Congrats Angela! I just watched the CTV interview online and you were great!
Hey Angela and OSG readers! Reading Angela’s blog has helped me confront my won ED, as well as the challenges I face being gluten-free. I have recently decided to become a vegan… and haven’t felt better in my life!! I am concentrating on living a happy and healthy life through nutrition and exercise. Come read my blog [http://tryingonimperfection.blogspot.com/] where I will write about my journey to accepting myself. I’ve only written one post so far, I am trying to get the hang of blogging :)
Thanks Angela– your blogging has helped me face my inner challenges. I am excited to make positive changes!
<3
I just watched the CTV spot online – congratulations! You looked very poised and confident!
Uh major YUM! Those pancakes look unbelievably good. I may just have to have pancakes for breakfast tomorrow :)
That’s awesome that you are trying to be a donor for bone marrow transplants! I didn’t even know that is was possible to sign up for it. What a generous and thoughtful thing to do. People like you make the world go around. :)
I think it’s AWESOME that you’re adding yourself to the Bone Marrow Registry. Good for you!
My ideal breakfast, while not super healthy, is my mom’s breakfast potatoes. I LOVE them and no matter what I do I can’t ever recreate them at home.
During the week I try to make enough time for oatmeal or cereal but sometimes it’s a Clif bar as I’m running out the door. On the weekends we usually have eggs or pancakes. Yum!
As a side note – I got my order of Glo Bars the other day and they are simply amazing! My husband tried one and really likes them too – although I glare at him when he eats one because I don’t want them to run out :) THANK YOU for making such a delish product!
Wow great idea with those single serving pancakes, so helpful! Could you use whole wheat flower if you don’t have spelt??
On the weekends I definitely take more time with breakfasts, but since my favorite things (oatmeal, pb, bananas) don’t take too long, I’m usually able to have them throughout the week :)
Yes I think you can use whole wheat flour too, but you may have to adjust the amount of milk perhaps!
I watched your clip on CTV and it came out fantastic- but they call you Andrea?!
Great recipe – I will definitely be trying it soon!
My weekend and weekday breakfasts aren’t really any different, because I work from home, so I can take my time to make a great breakfast any day of the week. I need to remember how lucky I am for that.
isaw your ctv interview online today! i’m so happy for you that it aired! you did a great job!
Saw your interview online today (tried to catch it on TV, but must have missed it). It was definitely inspiring. And your new glow bars look fantastic.
I’m not a huge pancakes person, but that’s mostly because i don’t like really sweet things in the morning. However, the ’syrup’ you used sounds delicious so i’ll keep this in mind next time i feel like a morning treat.
Yum- your pancakes look delicious! I am a very low maintenance girl when it comes to breakfast- I just need something that goes with almond butter!
Hope your interview aired!
Angela, I am currently eating a Glo Bar for the first time, and I can say is YUM! My sister generously gave me one of hers from her holiday pack. It tastes so fresh and delicious. I am officially hooked!
thank you thank you thank for pancakes for one!
Just watched the interview online (thanks for the link Alexandra!) and thought you were amazing! Congratulations, so exciting to see your business on TV! :-) I also just wanted to say thank you for this blog – I discovered it about a week ago and still have so many great posts to read, love your hot topics, and all the recipes are so inspiring :-) Your way of life and thinking about food is so inspiring and I’m really thankful you put it all out there and that I got to find it! Anyways, let me know if when you decide to deliver internationally (England) – I’d love to try some of the GloBars :-) xx
Congrats on the interview!!!
I tend to eat to same things throughout the week, but Sat/Sun mornings usually allow me to be more leasurely about my eating. I drink my green monster while I blow-dry my hair, and then grab something else to eat at my desk once I get there.
I recently purchased Justin’s Maple Almond butter, and it is my “treat” on fresh bread on weekend mornings.
Angela!! CTV Toronto aired your piece! So cool!!
http://toronto.ctv.ca/
I’m so excited for you! You look amazing and I hope it will help the sales. ;-)
Just saw your interview on CTV last night!
What an accomplishment with your bakery – congrats!
Angie,
I had a question about the calorie count. My spelt flour says its 120 calories for 1/4 cup. You used 1/2 cup of flour that would mean 240 calories from flour alone. Just wondering how you calculated the calorie count…
The spelt flour I use is 90 cals per 1/4 cup
I made your pancakes this morning. They were so EASY and QUICK to prepare and cook. I added Flaxseed meal and used almond milk. Even the non-vegan enjoyed them! Thanks!
Can someone please “healthify” sausage, biscuits and gravy <3
Vegetarian Times has a version that’s not too bad! http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/10737
My weekend breakfasts are definitely different from my weekday ones! On the weekends I feed my hubby too, so it’s got to be food he likes. We usually have at least one veggie-filled omelet or frittata, and every once in a while pancakes or waffles.
Excellent looking pancakes! Isn’t spelt the best?! I’m always wanting pancakes, and my fiance hates sweet things like pancakes, so this is perfect for me!
Those pancake pictures are amazing!!!
My ideal breakfast at the moment would be the creme brulee French toast that I saw on another blog a couple weeks ago. I can’t wait to make it!
Those pancakes look pretty freakin’ delicious too though!!!
I also would love to have one of my mom’s homemade cinnamon buns.
I’m not a big pancake fan, but my husband is so this looks perfect! Thanks for the low-cal syrup idea too.
Yuck – I messed up and used a tsp of baking SODA and mine turned out BAKING SODA PANCAKES -inedible. Thanks for the recipe though!
Just tried your Spelt Pancakes for 1 Recipe Angela…can you say AH-mazing!
I’ve just recently embraced a complete Pescetarian, Whole-Foods diet, with thoughts to possibly go the Vegan route one day (baby steps) so I modified with 1% organic milk and 1/2 serving Vanilla Whey Protein, but the taste was still fabulous.
Merci beaucoup et bon weekend, Jean xo.
I just made these. I added a tsp of oat bran, cocoa powder, lots of extracts, nutmeg, a tsp of mesquite powder and a drop of vanilla stevia to the spelt flour. My liquid of choice was coconut milk beverage. Then I made a sauce of dark chocolate, coconut butter and coconut oil. They were perfect! Thanks.
Hey Angela,
I wanted to let you know that your “low sugar maple syrup” inspired me to create something similar but also lower in fat. Instead of using coconut oil, I used 1.5 tablespoons light coconut milk and 1 tablespoon grade b maple syrup. It created a yummy, creamy syrup with the taste of both maple and coconut. Thanks for the inspiration!
Making a recipe of pancakes for one is a great idea! I made these this morning and they were perfect (they were so good that I wonder why anyone would put eggs in pancakes :P).
Thanks for the recipe!
I’ve had this recipe bookmarked for awhile and finally got around to trying it this morning – YUM! Pancakes I didn’t feel bad at all about eating. I added some blueberries and walnuts – delicious :). Thanks for much for all of your wonderful ideas, Angela.