What rituals do you enjoy on the weekend?

One of our favourites is to enjoy nutrient dense Pancakes that are rich in Omega 3s.  We know Omega 3s are a beautiful investment in our brain health and also help to reduce levels of inflammation.

As with many of my recipes this one has evolved over the years.  And yes, our dog Shelby, just loves these.

Shelby is part of our quality control team and always gets the first pancake.

This recipe was also featured in the 2021 ReKnew Countertop Cookbook.

I have tried experimenting with a number of flours and find the Namaste Gluten Free Flour Blend to be amazing.   These pancakes are sweetened with apples and maple syrup.

In the winter months to add the beautiful flavour of berries kissed by the sun, I will also add some local blackberries or blueberries I have picked or picked up from our local farmers.

For additional protein I also like to add Hemp Hearts with the berries.

We hope you enjoy this recipe and find that it nourishes you.

Recipe created by:  Sharon K. Summerfield

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Gluten Free Blend flour.  I like the Namaste Gluten Free Flour Blend
• 1/2 cup Almond Flour
• 2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Arrowroot Starch
• 1 medium apple, chopped
• 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
• 1/3 cup Olive Oil
• 1 cup non-dairy Milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
• 2 tbsp ground Flax Seeds

Directions

1. Mix Chia seeds and ground flax in 1/2 cup of water.  Let sit for 20 minutes
2. Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl.
3. Add all wet ingredients.
4. Mix together
5. Scoop onto a warm cast-iron fry pan until you see bubbles in the centre of the pancake.  Flip pancake and cook for a few minutes.
6. Keep pancakes warm in the oven.
7. Serve with fresh or frozen fruit, sprinkled with Hemp Hearts and enjoy with organic Maple Syrup.

Enjoy!

These can be made ahead of time and enjoyed during the week, to make life just a little easier.

May you find the time to sit down and enjoy your meals as a place to begin to feel nourished in all you do.

Warmly,

Sharon K. Summerfield

At The Nourished Executive we help leaders invest in their wellbeing, with a holistic lens, to prevent burnout.

Our founder, Sharon K. Summerfield, is a Connector, Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Growth Advisor, with demonstrated success in nurturing healthy employees and high performing organizations.

Our vision is to create cultures and communities of care, where no one experiences burnout.

We have a strong commitment to giving back, investing and supporting local community.

Photography by Sharon K. Summerfield