Rye Flour Spirulina Pancakes

Spirulina is an easy way to pack a nutrient punch in any meal! Especially something as tasty as these pancakes. I chose to use a nutrient dense flour as well, dark rye. Spirulina has 4 grams of protein per tablespoon, lots of all the B vitamins, and packed full of iron and copper! Pancakes are oil-free and gluten-free for those added benefits. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups dark rye flour (or any other GF flour) 
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp spirulina powder
• 1 3/4 cup non-dairy milk
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
• 2 tbs applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

1. In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spirulina
2. In a smaller bowl mix milk, vinegar, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla
3. Add the wet into the dry and fold together
4. Heat a nonstick pan on medium to low heat
5. Place about 1/4 cup of batter in the pan and cook on both sides for about 5 minutes
6. When they are ready to flip, they should be lightly browned
7. Serve with maple syrup and fruit or make my chocolate sauce recipe