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Pitta Protein Pancakes

ayurvedamum_pittapancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup millet flour
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 ripe banana (mashed)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (soaked in 3 tbsp water for 10 minutes)
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (for cooking)

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, combine the millet flour, coconut milk, mashed banana, vanilla extract, baking powder, and turmeric.
  2. Stir in the soaked chia seeds.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a small amount of coconut oil.
  4. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan and cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
  5. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Protein per serving:

  • Approximately 8g per serving (2 pancakes per serving).

Ayurvedic Sidenote:

Millet and coconut milk are cooling and soothing, which makes them excellent for balancing Pitta dosha. The turmeric adds anti-inflammatory properties and balances all three doshas while the chia seeds add a protein boost.

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