Yuca-ta Try These Cassava Flour Pancakes
“Yuca-ta” Try These Cassava Flour Pancakes got their name because no one can believe they’re made with anything other than wheat flour! The taste is truly indistinguishable! These pancakes have been taste tasted on my husband, my kids, and a bunch of their friends with rave reviews! They are light and fluffy and everything you want in a traditional pancake.
You may be thinking, “What’s the big deal about cassava flour? Aren’t there lots of gluten-free flours out there?”
While there are many gluten-free flours, few can be used in a 1:1 ratio with wheat flour or have so similar a taste and texture. For me, cassava’s low glycemic index (46) makes it a way better option because of my blood sugar instability. White rice flour and tapioca flour have a glycemic index of 89 and 85 respectively, which causes my blood sugar to spike. (To have a reference point – below 50 is considered low glycemic, 70 and above is considered high.) Immediately after eating pancakes or baked goods made with high glycemic flours, brain fog sets in, followed by a huge drop in energy level. I literally have trouble focusing on even the most basic things when I eat high glycemic foods. Flours such as rice and tapioca are also often highly processed (nowhere close to whole-grain!)
Nut-flours (like almond flour) are the other popular gluten-free alternative, but how many almonds can a person eat??!! I can’t make EVERYTHING out of almond flour – although I often did before finding cassava flour – which typically led to stomach aches. For those with nut allergies cassava flour is a perfect option.
The days of high glycemic or grainy nut-flour pancakes are over! With Otto’s Cassava Flour the perfect gluten-free pancake has finally arrived! These are even a great option for the gluten-eating community as well. Cassava flour is an unprocessed, grain-free, non-GMO, non-inflammatory, paleo, whole30 approved, whole-food flour that is much better for our health than wheat flour.
I use Otto’s Cassava Flour for all of my cooking and baking with delicious results!
Otto’s Cassava Flour is available in some specialty stores, and can be purchased online by clicking the link below!
Otto’s Naturals 100% Natural Cassava Flour Made from Yuca Root Bag, 2 Pound
Click here: Getting To Know Cassava (Yuca) Flour
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Healthy Eating Tip: Decrease the sugar and give monk fruit sweetener a try! Monk fruit, also known as lo han guo, is a melon grown in Southeast Asia. It has been used in Eastern medicine to treat ailments for centuries. Monk fruit sweetener is a natural extract of monk fruit, with a single serving containing zero calories. It’s highly recommended for weight loss and for diabetics because it doesn’t impact blood sugar levels. Organic Pure Monk is almost 300 times sweetener than sugar. I recommend using only 1/8 tsp in this 8 pancake recipe! The taste is different than sugar, and may take some getting used to. It’s FDA approved and considered safe for children as well as women who are pregnant or nursing. Note: If you buy any brand of monk fruit sweetener other than Pure Monk, be sure to read the label carefully. Many call their sweeteners monk fruit, but blend them with other sweeteners to make the taste more similar in taste and sweetness to sugar. The added ingredients may add calories, decrease the relative sweetness, or change the health profile of the sweetener. Give monk fruit sweetener a try and let me know what you think. But trust me, use VERY little. More is not better in this case.
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*I use the exact same recipe to make my Cassava flour Waffles! See pics below where I top my waffles with baked apples with cinnamon and another with blueberry and strawberry compote. 🥰
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These pancakes are so delicious you can’t tell they aren’t made from wheat flour! Your family will never suspect they’re eating gluten-free!
- 1/2 cup Ottos Cassava Flour
- 1 Tbsp Coconut Flour
- 4 cage-free eggs
- 1 Tbsp melted organic coconut oil
- 3 Tbsp milk of choice (I use almond milk so they are dairy-free)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt
- 1 Tbsp organic honey or 1/8 tsp Organic Pure Monk. See notes
- Optional: Organic maple syrup as a topping
- Optional: cut-up strawberries, bananas and blueberries as toppings
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In a large bowl, whisk eggs along with melted coconut oil, milk of choice, and vanilla until well combined.
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Add cassava (yuca) flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, and sweetener. Blend until batter is smooth.
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Heat a greased skillet over medium heat.
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Spoon batter (divided) onto heated skillet to make 6 pancakes.
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Once bubbles appear (after about 1 minute) flip and heat for an additional minute. Watch pancakes closely to avoid burning.
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Eat immediately.
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Serve by themselves, with syrup, or with sliced fruit such as strawberries, bananas or blueberries. Make them your own way. Enjoy!
Notes: These pancakes can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Monk fruit sweetener is a natural extract of monk fruit, with a single serving containing zero calories. It's highly recommended for weight loss and for diabetics because it doesn't impact blood sugar levels. Organic Pure Monk is almost 300 times sweetener than sugar. I recommend using only 1/8 tsp in this 8 pancake recipe! The taste is different than sugar (VERY sweet), and may take some getting used to. It's a great way to decrease one's sugar intake!
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Disclaimer– In Crazy for Yuca I write about my own personal health and diet journey. My experience and recipes are not to be considered expert advice or suggestive that anyone follow any particular diet protocol. Each person’s body and medical issues are individual and need to be evaluated by a medical professional. If you have any concerns due to your specific diagnoses, please consult your doctor before eating yuca.
Now I don’t even feel like I’m missing out on breakfast; and I don’t feel guilty eating pancakes! I’ve missed them so much!. The presentation of this is beautiful.
Great recipes I can’t wait to make them
You would not be able to tell the difference between these pancakes and regular pancakes, so you gain all the health benefits of the yuca root without sacrificing the taste. Using this cassava flour recipe is a no-brainer for anyone looking to maintain good health without giving up great tasting food.
I’m so glad you liked the pancakes!!!