scd cookie dough pancakes

I’m just going to spill the beans right away: the secret ingredient for these healthy cookie dough pancakes are BEANS! Cheesy pun I know, I know but I couldn’t resist.

Breakfast just got really fun… SO excited to share this recipe!!

The “cookie dough” is made with navy beans, one of the few beans that are allowed on the specific carbohydrate diet. My taste buds and digestive system are both WINNING with this stack.

I felt so good after eating the whole batch! Sometimes beans leave you feeling heavy and bloated, but I honestly didn’t experience that at all by using wholesome, nourishing ingredients. There’s nothing better than fueling your body right first thing in the morning.

If you aren’t suffering from IBD or any other chronic disease where you have to follow the specific carbohydrate diet strictly, feel free to use chickpeas or any other kind of cooked/canned white bean you have on hand for this recipe! They will all serve as a healthier, high protein & fiber base to make the batter have a “cookie-dough-like” consistency without imparting a lot of bean-y flavor.

I used to make chickpea cookie dough all the time to eat by the spoonful or bring to parties as a fun, healthier dip for pretzels and graham crackers. Shoutout to my friends for encouraging my crazy bean-filled recipe efforts all these years lol.

This wacky pancake creation was definitely inspired by my love of chickpea cookie dough! But I think I’m going to have to say that these cookie dough pancakes might have that beat?! Watch out, these might become my next party trick…

These pancakes are also SO easy and quick to make! Here’s how:

Step 1: Throw all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and well-combined.

Step 2: Stir in mini dark chocolate chips (omit if strictly following scd!). My favorite add-ins that are specific carbohydrate diet compliant include coconut flakes, dried fruit, or chopped nuts!

Step 3: Cook over medium heat on a nonstick pan for about 4 minutes on each side, or until golden-brown.

Step 4: Serve while they’re hot! These pancakes are delicious plain, but they’re even better layered with greek yogurt, almond butter, and crunchy pepitas. The topping options are endless!

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