So my first couple of attempts at pancakes that were ok on the Candida diet were NOT good. But I did not give up, and I have altered a recipe enough to be actually pretty decent tasting. I got a recipe online here. The way it's written, it is NOT candida diet friendly, since it contains maple syrup and all, but I found using 3/4 of a Tbsp of stevia powder works well as a sweetener (using agave syrup, on the other hand, does not work so well). I also cut the water down to 2 cups. With 3 cups the batter was really runny and not good for pancakes. And finally, since I am now on the second stage of this diet, I put in 1 cup (ok, probably a bit more than that) of blueberries. You can taste the stevia; some people might want to put in less. Or try stevia liquid (which I might do next time). I served them to my friend tonight, and he actually enjoyed them. Of course he got to have maple syrup on them, and I didn't, but I thought they were pretty good.
The best part about these pancakes (and the reason I wanted them for dinner tonight) is that they are the best substitute I have found for fueling up before athletic activities. I used to have 4 perogies before sporting activities, and they fuelled me up really well. Obviously that wasn't an option while on the candida diet, so I was very happy to find something else that could do the trick without feeding the candida. The chia seeds in this recipe are perfect for exactly that. I am still just learning about this food, which yes, is the same as the "chia pets" you grow sprouts out of ceramic animal-shaped planters out of. But anyway, they have helped me regain my stamina to compete in sports, so I am really happy about that!
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