Is that what we are having for dinner?

My precious daughter sat down for dinner tonight took one look and asked "is that what we are eating for dinner?"

Um, yeah, that is the general idea. Dinner was chicken leg quarters that had cooked in the crock pot with BBQ sauce and veggie pancakes. The kids also had fruit. Veggie pancakes are easy side dishes. They can also be adapted if a vegan stops by for dinner.

Mom's Veggie Pancakes

two zucchinis - shredded (or really ANY veggie that you can shred)
one small onion -shredded
1/4 cup of coconut flour
2 tbsp of melted butter or coconut oil
4 beaten eggs
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp of celtic sea salt

Mix all that stuff together. Cook on a griddle in a little butter/bacon fat/coconut oil. Ladle out about 1/4 cup and smoosh flat. These will cook up a little flat. Cook until browned.
I serve them with some really good sour cream.

Ok, here was my mistake tonight. I didn't peel the zucchini first. So, the 6 year old saw green flecks. Yeah rookie mistake.

Stop whining and eat something new, Mom

It's the End of the World as We Know It

Ok, it is not the end of the world. But, at times, my family feels like their world has ended due to the gluten free status of my home. Though I promise them they will live, I come through with pancakes and everyone is happy.

Mom's Happy Pancakes

1 over-ripe banana
6 eggs
1/3 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup of coconut oil or grassfed butter
1/2 cup of coconut flour
pinch of celtic sea salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp of cinnamon

Heat up your skillet or griddle. Mash up the banana. My three year old usually does this with a potato masher and then I finish it with a fork. Mix in the eggs. Add the coconut milk and coconut oil. Add the salt to the liquid. Mix in the coconut flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. 
I use an ice cream scoop to measure out the pancakes. 

You can freeze your over-ripe bananas. Just cut them into pieces and freeze. For this recipe, you will want to thaw them in the frig. You can also substitute pumpkin for the banana. When I use pumpkin, I always add some fresh nutmeg.

For a special occasion, I add dark chocolate chips. Since these heat up so well in the toaster oven, I love them as a snack/treat with a little Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut Spread.

Eat your breakfast, Mom