Growing up, pancakes were a treat and always something my siblings and I looked forward to. It was a treat because pancakes, though delicious, were much like eating cake for breakfast. Full of processed sugars, gluten, and some not so healthy toppings. It became a battle between a love of this yummy breakfast and finding a pancake that wouldn’t leave me feeling sluggish, bloated, and on a sugar crash in desperate need of a nap at 1 pm.
You can imagine my joy, when I stumbled across the perfect pancake, gluten-free and sourdough-based. Yep, it’s true. Did I mention it’s easy on the gut and gave me the perfect opportunity to add in some of my favourite Sun Potion adaptogens?
I chose to use Pearl and Reishi inside my mix, though you could also change this recipe and add any of your personal favourites! Matcha pancakes, cacao pancakes, perhaps a mega mushroom mix...the options are endless.
To top it all off, what better way to sweeten this morning treat than with the delicious tonic ambrosia Prash.
Ingredients(Night before) 1 cup gluten free sourdough starter* 1/2 cup oat flour 1/2 cup buckwheat (or sorghum or millet flour) 1 cup kefir or milk of choice (dairy, goat, rice, etc.) 1 tbsp. of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (Day of) 1/4 cup fat/oil of choice (melted butter, coconut oil, etc.) 1 egg, whisked 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. sea salt 2 tsp. Pearl Powder 2 tbsp. Reishi Powder pinch of cinnamon *starter recipe can be found here, or see Lucette's own gluten-free sourdough starter on the journal. |
MethodThe night before: Combine starter, flour, kefir and honey (if using). Cover and let sit on counter overnight up to 12 hours The day of: Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle to medium (it should be hot and ready to go by the time you have finished making your batter) In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter or coconut oil, eggs, Pearl, Reishi and cinnamon into the gluten free sourdough mixture Whisk until the batter is nicely combined Add baking soda, baking powder and sea salt, and whisk some more -- your batter will rise up and get pouffy Ladle batter on griddle to form small 4-6 inches cakes Cook until golden brown Top with Prash, coconut yoghurt, blueberries and if you're looking for a little extra sweet, 100% pure maple syrup (optional) |
Sun Potion's take on the classic Chyawanprash
Our blend is dedicated to the ancient staple of this Vedic functional food formula.
Our Prash includes: Raw, local wildflower honey from Santa Barbara, grass-fed ghee, Ashwagandha, Pine Pollen, Astragalus, He Shou Wu, Eucommia, Polyrachis Ant, Rhodiola, Mucuna Pruriens and Himalayan salt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prash?
Sun Potion Prash is our take on the classic Vedic Chyawanprash — a honey and ghee base blended with tonic herbs including Ashwagandha, Pine Pollen, Astragalus, He Shou Wu, Eucommia, Rhodiola and Mucuna Pruriens.
Do the pancakes need to ferment overnight?
Yes — the starter, flours and kefir sit covered on the counter for up to 12 hours before the day-of ingredients go in.
Which herbs are in the batter?
Two teaspoons of Pearl and two tablespoons of Reishi, though any Sun Potion powder can be swapped in.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
