Thick and fluffy Butternut Squash Maple Oat Pancakes made with simple ingredients and no added sugar. This gluten free stack is only 64 calories a slice!
Thank goodness it’s almost the weekend because I’m ready for a day without doctors. I’ve had my share of probing this week. Two MRI’s (one for my head & one for my knee), PT, multiple doctor appointments and a wave of hives. My doctor prescribed a lidocaine patch for a burning sensation in my knee. I wore it one day and the next morning I had itchy hives all over my calves. It seems I’m allergic to lidocaine. Needless to say, no patches for me! Hopefully the MRI results will come back with good news and I can get off the crutches and start therapy. Cross your fingers for me.
I want to thank you guys for your sincere comments on Monday’s post. Hip surgery is the last thing I want to face EVER, but I think talking about it helped me accepted it a little more. As far as the second surgery I mentioned, I haven’t been able to breathe very well for a couple months and have been getting sinus infections every 2-3 months. My doctor told me I really needed to see an ENT for my nose issues. I kept putting it off then finally went to see one.
The ENT took one look in my nose and told me I have a deviated septum and need surgery. It’s actually quite bad. He couldn’t even get the tube through my nose and estimated I’m getting less than 10% airflow. Well, no wonder I can’t breathe! After I left his office, I started laughing hysterically.
My Mom who had no idea what was going on was looking at me like I was crazy. She probably thought I was losing my mind. What can I say? Life is kooky. I can’t win and I’m not even playing the game. So in two weeks, I’m having nose surgery. At least they don’t have to break my nose and the recovery is only ten days. Truthfully, years of putting work before my health has finally caught up with me and this is the result of that. It is what it is and it could always be worst.
The message for you is take care of you and your health. Don’t put it off. And you can start taking care of you by feeding your body the right nutrition. These butternut squash pancakes are made with simple ingredients, are gluten free and have no added sugar.
They’re quick, healthy and stupid easy. They’re also the fluffiest pancakes I’ve ever made. I used canned pureed butternut squash, but you can always use pumpkin if you can’t find butternut. I also use low sugar maple syrup. Check out the recipe card for the maple syrup I buy. Happy cooking and cheers to taking care of you!
- ⅔ cup Gluten Free Oat Flour
- 2 large egg whites or 2 flax eggs for vegan
- ½ cup butternut squash puree or pumpkin puree
- ½ tsp almond or vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp reduced sugar maple syrup
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- With a hand mixer or standing mixer, add egg whites (or flax eggs if using in place of eggs) & mix until eggs are fluffy
- When they begin to rise, they are ready to add ingredients to usually 3-4 minutes of mixing
- Then add maple syrup, extract, nutmeg, cinnamon & sea salt
- Mix just to combine
- Add baking soda & flour until combined, do not over mix
- Heat a skillet to medium high heat & spray with nonstick cooking spray
- Once the skillet is steaming hot, add 3 tbsp of batter to the skillet
- Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear then flip & cook another 2 minutes on the other side
- Remove from skillet & cool on a rack
- Serve immediately, refrigerate up to a week or freeze up to a month
These pancakes will be a bit smaller in diameter, but they are very thick. I like to keep mine small to make flipping more manageable.
How do you take care of you? Do you put things related to your health off?
So simple and I love how squash adds creaminess to pancakes. I made acorn squash pancakes last year and I need to make them again ASAP 🙂
I need to try your acorn version. I don’t cook with that one enough!
Megan, I am so sorry for all your health issues!! I want to assure you that a septoplasty (surgery to correct your deviated septum) is not bad at all. I had a crooked nose I had hated all my life and had it fixed at age 25 (13 yrs ago). I never had sinus infections before, so my surgery was mostly cosmetic. I definitely noticed an improvement in my breathing after the surgery, though! As a runner and exercise nut, this was great! The recovery was not bad at all; I switched to ibuprofen the second day (no heavy pain mess). The bruising was bad and I looked like a boxer with a splint on my nose and black eyes for a few days! Be prepared to not be comfortable hanging your head down for many months (down dog will give you pressure in your face). Hope all goes well!
Carrie
Thank you for telling me it’s not that bad! I can’t tell you how happy I am to hear that. They told me I would have any bruising or black eyes as they are not breaking my nose. I wasn’t going to do it if they altered my nose cosmetically because I actually do like the shape of my nose & don’t want anything messing it up. Good thing I’m not upside down too much! And no worries on the health issue I’m optimistic I’m getting things figured out one thing at a time!
i have never thought to put butternut squash in place of pumpkin for pancakes! ill need to try that soon because these look delicious 🙂
You really need to try it. They made for some really good pancakes!
Hey girl! First time reader from Fitness Friday. 🙂 Wow, I feel so bad for you–what a week! The good news is that the rest of your year will only go up from here! Those pancakes look A-mazing! Pinning to make soon!
I’ve had an ongoing battle with health issues, but they’re getting addressed on at a time! Hope you get a chance to try the pancakes soon!
Megan! You are a strong woman, and you can get through these health setbacks! Yes you can. And at least you’ve got delicious food around to do so? Loving the sound of these pancakes, lady. Hope your day goes well! 🙂
I’m optimistic things are moving in the right direction, just not as fast as I’d like. Have a good weekend Ashley!
You know I’m a pancake girl. And you better believe Dave and I will be devouring these soon. I love butternut squash, it’s so versatile and is just a great with savory and sweet dishes. I know you will recover from all these surgeries and rehab a stronger, more resilient woman! You deserve the best, and taking care of your health and body is #1! Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks friend! I’m optimistic things are getting addressed. Hope you and Dave have a good weekend!
How have I never made butternut pancakes before?! These look awesome.
Crossing fingers for you!
I do not know. You are the one person I would have expected would have beat me to this deliciousness!
Thanks for sharing the struggles you’re going through right now. Stay strong!
Thank you Lisa!
Megan I am so sorry you have to go through this. You are a strong woman and have no doubt you will get through ALL of this! As a health care professional I am horrible at taking care of myself. Crazy right? I don’t like going to doctors and fixing small ailments is something I need to be more proactive on. If you ever need someone to vent to, you have my email girl! Don’t hesitate! 😉
Oh, it’s ok Daisy. Like I said, it could always be a lot worst. I’m optimistic it’s all getting figured out and while it’s not as fast as I’d like it to be happening, it is progressing in the right direction. I also believe all these things have happened to me for a reason and I will do something good with all this bad to help others. 🙂
I’m pancake obsessed. Pinned this deliciousness for menu planning. Have a wonderful weekend Megan!
They’re such an easy way to pack in more veggies or fruit into your diet along with whole grains. Hope you are well my friend!
This recipe looks to die for!!! I can’t wait to try it out!!!
Hope you love it Katie! It’s divine. Had my last one this morning.
Oh my goodness, Megan, these sound amazing! I never would have thought to put butternut squash in a pancake, but I love butternut squash in everything else, so it definitely makes sense. Can’t wait to try making these!!
So glad you’re excited about them as much as I am. I love everything butternut squash. Pumpkin gets all the fun, but butternut is where it’s at!
Thank you for this recipe! I have been on the search for wholesome pancake breakfasts for my little people and these were outstanding!