Pancakes without the pain !

-- Benefits --

* less fatigue 

* weight gain - was far too skinny

* less stiffness

* possibly improved amylose tolerance
* easier to cook than the other non-starch recipes - the other ones I've tried would fall apart when I flip them, or burn before they even cook through, or be too dry.

Problem: don't overdo it or candida could be an issue. These days I cook this mainly when I know I will need to do a fair amount of physical work, such as moving house.

-- top rated recipe (modified) --

Serves : 2-3 people 

This makes great pancakes. Possibly even better than the usual wheat based ones.. And no pain! =)

1 cup glutinous rice flour

1 egg (can double)

3/4 cup water (or milk if safe 4 u)

2 tbsp butter / coconut oil melted

1-2 tbsp fructose / honey 

Half tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda, half tsp cream of tartar (original recipe doubles this)

* Beat eggs until fluffy (can skip)

* mix everything, add milk gradually 

* Leaving the batter to sit for 10-20 mins may give fluffier pancakes

* Pan is hot enough when a drop of water dances on surface 

* When bubbles start to break it is ready to turn and cook the other side

http://www.food.com/recipe/pancakes-25690

-- my own quick & easy recipe --

7 heaped tsp glutinous rice flour

1 egg

Add water slowly whilst mixing 

Optional: Salt & honey to taste

Optional: Butter/Coconut Oil/Banana

Yummy Almond Porridge (Paleo, NSD)

I made a really nice starch free porridge today! Nice and thick. I miss the simplicity, ease and convenience of a simple bowl of porridge, and this will surely be a standard breakfast from now on ^_^

Lately I have been bringing the dry ingredients to work, and just adding some hot water and honey. It's a really handy and quick meal, cheap, and gives me long lasting energy.

Ingredients:

Half cup almond meal

1 and half teaspoon of coconut flour 

Half teaspoon cinnamon 

3-4 tablespoons coconut oil

2/3 cup water

Method:

Mix the dry ingredients first so as to avoid lumps. Now add oil and water to a pot and simmer on stove or heat in microwave for about a minute until thick. If it gets too thick add a little water. 

Now serve with some honey on top and perhaps a little butter :)

This is the second time I made it and I got the thickness right this time. If it is too runny it should be fine to just add some more coconut flour - just be careful not to let it clump up. 

Things to try:

More cinnamon - half a small teaspoon adds a nice aroma

Glutinous rice flour - for extra energy / endurance / less fatigue. 1 tsp is good

Molasses - third to half a tsp is enough for a yummy flavour, anymore and it's too strong
Almond butter
Almond milk
Coconut milk