Nothing stacks up to a good plate of pancakes, especially when they’re made with Lifeway Kefir. Get ready for a blissful breakfast because our Chocolate Chip Pancakes are beyond compare. Using Organic Whole Milk Lifeway Kefir in the batter lends these pancakes a flawlessly light and fluffy texture. And with a touch of vanilla and a handful of chocolate chips, this meal is sure to delight your senses.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 20 mins Servings: 6-8 pancakesIngredients
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (we like Bob's Red Mill)
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1 tbsp. organic coconut sugar
- 1 fresh banana, mashed
- 2 cups Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- *Or you can use our lowfat kefir.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips ( plus more for topping)
- 2 cups of freshly cut strawberries and/or freshly sliced bananas
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, coconut sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Blend together the Lifeway Kefir, mashed banana, eggs, and vanilla; add to the bowl with the dry ingredients from step 1.
- Fold in the chocolate chips being careful to mix thoroughly.
- Over medium heat, on a griddle or stove top in a pan, add a scoop of batter. Cook for around 5 minutes on either side.
- Top with fresh fruit and chocolate chips. Enjoy!
