A few weeks ago I shared these pancakes on Instagram and asked if it would be too forward to call them “Better than Sex Pancakes.” Most of you agreed it was a great name, a few of you were a tad embarrassed, and a handful of others offered up even raunchier title ideas. I was laughing all day reading your comments. After doing more brainstorming about what to call these beauties, I went with something a little more tame and descriptive of what they actually are. But between you and me, these pancakes could totally live up to the name “better than sex cakes” because that’s how insanely delicious they are. Your eyes will roll back.You’ll want to devour them in seconds.You’ll savor every bite.They’ll leave you absolutely satisfied. Friends, you’re gonna want these pancakes. Do you shop at Trader Joe’s? It’s my go-to grocery store, because, awesome. Every once in a while I spy a sample at their food counter that’s worth trying. My favorite one over the summer was Tuscan cantaloupe with fresh basil – genius! One day I saw them sampling toasted coconut pancakes, and I squealed a little inside. The aroma had me hypnotized. But when I glanced over the ingredients on the box, I realized they were a no-go for me because of milk powder. So, I took a mental note of the flavors and decided to get to work on my own version. This recipe is simple to make, requiring just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes to make. Plus, it’s wholesome, with the addition of spelt flour and oat flour, and coconut sugar and maple syrup to sweeten. And can I just say, they’re a total FLAVOR BOMB? Aside from my beloved Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Pancakes (which helped launched this blog), these are my new favorite. Coconut is infused four ways. Yes, FOUR! Shredded coconutCoconut sugarCoconut milk& Coconut oil One of my favorite parts is the sprinkle of coconut on the tops of the pancakes, added while cooking. SO, good. Trust me friends, you’re going to want these pancakes in your life. They’re: FluffyPillowyTenderSuper coconuttyPerfectly sweetSurprisingly healthyEasy& Insanely delicious Make these pancakes your new go-to lazy weekend breakfast. Or, if you need a special treat during the week, make the batter ahead of time (up to 2 days) and prepare them the morning of. If you’re really in a hurry, make up a batch and freeze them, and then reheat in the toaster, oven, or microwave. My favorite toppings are more toasted coconut and a drizzle of maple syrup or agave. The result is something out of this world. Dare I say, better than sex? If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it (once you’ve tried it), and don’t forget to tag a picture #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
