let’s just state the obvious: pancakes are always a good idea. especially when you’re craving breakfast for dinner and double especially when they are grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and full of protein. and did i mention they only require two, yes TWO ingredients? eat your heart out, ihop.

2 good to 2 be true 2-ingredient pancakes (adapted from the skinny confidential blog)

ingredients:
1 ripe banana
2 eggs
dash of cinnamon
splash of vanilla extract
trader joe’s coconut oil spray
desired toppings (berries, nuts, coconut flakes)

directions:
mash your banana with a fork. in a separate bowl whisk eggs together. combine the banana and egg mixture as well as the cinnamon and vanilla. heat up a saute pan on low to medium heat and coat generously with your coconut oil spray (or you can use a teaspoon coconut oil if you have that on hand instead). drop silver dollar-size pancakes into the pan. allow the cake to set for about thirty seconds before flipping it and letting it cook for another thirty. scoop out pancakes onto a plate to rest before topping them with your desired additions -mixed berries, coconut flakes, real maple syrup, agave, etc.

i chose to forgo the syrup and instead enjoyed my mini hotcakes with plain almond milk yogurt, blueberries, and strawberries. unlike the flour-based variety, these pancakes are light and fluffy and don’t leave you with that “i just ate a ton of bricks” feeling when you’re finished. plus they are super moist with the addition of the banana and packed with protein from the eggs!

bon appetit!

p.s. lauryn of the skinny confidential blog, where i got the inspiration for this recipe, is not only a blogger but a recent AUTHOR as well. i used to take her monday afternoon pure barre class back in the day and let me tell you, she’s amazing. if you love this recipe and her blog, you may want to check out her book, too: The Skinny Confidential: A Babe’s Sexy, Sassy Health and Lifestyle Guide.