Favorite Grain Free, Dairy-Free Pancakes

I am trying to transition the family into a paleo lifestyle. It has proven difficult with them, especially with the 6 year old who has stubbornly decided to hate everything paleo 9even if he really likes it.) At least I finally have him eating eggs int he morning... as long as they are farm fresh eggs or Egglands Best brand eggs (he is so picky and has never liked regular supermarket eggs). The 9 year old loves pancakes. I did an Internet search for paleo pancakes and I came upon a recipe. With a little tweaking, these have easily become a favorite with my 9 year old. He has been eating them every day for about 2 weeks now. :) The 6 year old just doesn't like pancakes (never has). Now if only I could transition him to pure maple syrup... Luckily Log Cabin makes a HFCS-free pancake syrup. Not as good for you as maple syrup, but much better than the HFCS ones. One day I will start mixing the pure maple syrup with the Log Cabin one to get him used to it...

Favorite Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Pancakes

3 large eggs
1/4 Cup almond or coconut milk
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 C almond meal/flour

Lightly beat eggs. Add milk and vanilla to eggs and mix together. Add Almond flour and cinnamon and mix well, breaking any lumps. It should look like pancake batter. Heat skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add butter and let it heat with the pan. When the butter is melted, pour your batter and cook like regular pancakes. They will not bubble, so you need to watch them. You will see them set up on the edges and then you will know it is time to turn them. I usually made 6 3-4 inch pancakes. Top with fresh fruit, honey, maple syrup, or just more butter and eat plain. You can also top one with a fried egg and bacon, add another on top for an egg sandwich. There are many possibilities.

These pancakes are also great for those following a gluten free lifestyle.