EAT FRESH & FEEL GOOD
Nutritional Therapy and Feel Good Food
Lucie Simon BA, Dip NT, mBANT
BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES WITH FRESH PEACHES AND TOASTED ALMONDS
Benefits: Buckwheat is one of the few plant-based forms of "complete protein", meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids. So is an excellent addition to a vegetarian or vegan diet. It is also suitable for those with wheat or gluten intolerance, as it is not a grain, but a fruit seed, related to rhubarb and sorrel. Peaches are rich in potassium, Vitamin A, B, C, E and K. And minerals calcium, magnesium, iron phosphorus, zinc and copper. Almonds are rich in omega 3 fats, calcium and Vitamin E.

Ingredients:
Batter:
1 large banana
200ml oat/soya milk
200g buckwheat flour
Topping:
2 fresh peaches
50g almonds
1 spoon of live yoghurt
Method:
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Put all pancake batter ingredients in a blender till smooth,
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Spoon about 2 tbsp of the batter into to a hot, lightly oiled frying pan.
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Cook on medium heat and turn after a minute or so, or until lightly browned on both sides.
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Top with sliced fresh peaches and
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Chop a handful of almonds, toast them in a dry pan for a few minutes and scatter on top.