~Organic is Better if Possible~
Any organic flour which can be found in any health food store, or, if you are one of the lucky ones, in your grocery store. I like to mix my flours so that I have a combination of grain flour and legume flour.
1-1/4 cup flour
2-1/2 teaspoon baking powder (non-aluminum)
2 tablespoons Sucanat
2 eggs beaten
3/4 cup (6 ounces) organic oat, almond or hazelnut milk
3 tablespoons melted Red Palm or Coconut oil
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or almond extract - optional
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (depending on your preference) - optional
Small to medium acorn or butternut squash
Very generous handful of raw sesame seeds or raw hulled sunflower seeds - optional but very much appreciated by your feathereds
Generous handful of well rinsed uncooked quinoa - optional
Mix flour, baking powder, and any other dry ingredient until thoroughly mixed. Make a well in the center. Pour milk, eggs and extract into well and mix. Add melted oil. Make sure the oil is not hot. Add 1 small to medium acorn or butternut squash pulsed in your food processor. Mix well.
Cook in a lightly greased pan or griddle. I use extra virgin olive oil. Slightly lower heat than you would regular pancakes. This batter is very dense and most probably will not produce the tell-tale bubbles to let you know when to turn over. Depending on the ingredients, I cook approximately 5 to 7 or more minutes per side.
I do not like to substitute fruit juice for the milk, as the fruit juice tends to make the pancakes burn if not carefully watched.
You can experiment around and substitute raw fruits and veggies like broccoli, red or green bell peppers, apples, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, kale or collard greens or shredded coconut. I always pulse the veggies or apples using my food processor. Do not liquefy. Small chunks are very much appreciated. You can also put a peeled, quarter sized raw ginger root in your veggie or fruit when pulsing. Be careful not to overdo the ginger.
Be creative with your combinations, but always keep in mind that if the pancake does not taste good to you, it will not be welcomed by your parrot as they have very discriminating taste buds too
