Pancakes with Warm Berry Compote

Ben and I are big breakfast people. Every weekend we eat a huge breakfast, drink hot coffee, and relax in each others company. Sometimes we go out for breakfast, but lately we have been staying home. When it comes to breakfast, I love something sweet. However, "normal" pancakes use flour, sugar, and more sugar. Not anymore!

My sister-in law, Erin, and brother, Josh, shared their almond flour pancake recipe with me. It is easy, delicious, and guilt-free. They make them often and even their 4 children approve. Today I made their pancakes, but added a few twists. I tossed in some toasted pecans and made a warm berry compote. Ben said, "they were better than a restaurant." I have to admit, I agree! Thank you Josh and Erin! :)


Need for Pancakes

2 c. almond flour
2 eggs
2 bananas
1 tspn. baking soda
1 tspn. baking powder
1 tspn. cinnamon
1 tspn. vanilla
4 tbspn. toasted raw pecans
Ghee or butter

Need for Compote

2 c. fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries)
1 tbspn. water
1 tbspn. honey

If you haven't ever toasted nuts before, you should start. It makes a huge difference in flavor! We buy raw pecans, toast them, and store them in a container to eat as a snack. To toast, simply put the pecans in a pan, set to medium low heat, and toast until you start to smell them. Flip the pecans, and toast for another 3 minutes.


To make the pancakes mix together the eggs, almond flour, bananas, cinnamon, vanilla, baking soda, and baking powder. Fold in the pecans. (The batter will be thick. Do not be alarmed.) Heat a griddle pan to medium-low heat and add 1 teaspoon of ghee to the pan. Once the ghee is melted, add a small spoon full of batter to the griddle. Because the batter is so thick, smash the pancakes down using your fingers. Set the griddle heat to low. The pancakes will cook very quickly. It will only take about 3 minutes each side. Remove the pancakes to a platter and repeat.










While your pancakes are cooking, put your berries and tablespoon of water and honey in a small sauce pan. Cook the berries down until they are soft and create a liquid. This process takes about 5-8 minutes. It depends on how chunky you want the compote.

We will be making these again!