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Flourless Cashew Chia Pancakes With Greek Yogurt {GF, Low Cal}

Published: Aug 15, 2016 · Modified: Jan 12, 2020 by Megan

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Thick, hearty Cashew Chia Pancakes bursting with creamy, nutty flavors and packed with omega-3 nutrition. This is what pancakes dreams are made of! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Thick, hearty Cashew Chia Pancakes bursting with creamy, nutty flavors and packed with omega-3 nutrition. This is what pancakes dreams are made of!

I don't know why I bother planning because it seems like when I do, the universe pulls the rug out from under me. Last week my doctor's office called saying they needed to reschedule my surgery. Seemed odd to me a doctor needs to reschedule a surgery that's only 2 weeks out, but whatever.

Then they tell me, he can do it early next week. Me, I was like fine let's do it. Then I started looking at my list of what needs to get done before surgery and had an anxiety attack. Actually, I had four. I spent all day Thursday morning crying freaking out about how I'm supposed to go through this massive surgery and keeping everything I'm doing somehow going.

Thick, hearty Cashew Chia Pancakes bursting with creamy, nutty flavors and packed with omega-3 nutrition. This is what pancakes dreams are made of!

The biggest problem is school. My course work this month is ridiculous. I haven't been able to get anything done. One course in particular, is really two courses and it's annoying busy work that's holly hell time consuming. Most nights I don't eat dinner because I'm trying so hard to work ahead.

Then there's the problem of school being not providing me with my September assignments, which they agreed to provide August 1st so I could work ahead. Well, it's the 3rd week of August and I have yet to see them. Not that I would have time to work on them, but it would nice to see what I'm in for.

Thick, hearty Cashew Chia Pancakes bursting with creamy, nutty flavors and packed with omega-3 nutrition. This is what pancakes dreams are made of!

Needless to say, it's been a rough couple days working through this in my head and not having someone to talk to. Being single isn't always cosmos and heals.

Once I pulled myself together, I realized delaying surgery until the end of September was the right thing to do. I've waited 18 years for it what's another month? Plus I can't go into this like a stressed out maniac. My body needs to be in a good place for surgery. Truthfully I would like to never have to go through with it, but that's not an option. Maybe the universe knows better than me. "We'll see." Says the zen master.

But I know one thing the universe doesn't know anything about. Pancakes! They cheered me up when I was down last week and I'm hoping they do the same for you. They're definitely a batch you don't want to miss!

Thick, hearty Cashew Chia Pancakes bursting with creamy, nutty flavors and packed with omega-3 nutrition. This is what pancakes dreams are made of!

Made flourless with Greek yogurt and cashew butter they have a silky, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture with nutty flavors and a chia seed crunch. They make some seriously thick and hearty pancakes!

You also get a hefty dose of protein and omega-3's with these Cashew Chia Pancakes. Cashews are a good source of iron and magnesium (as well as vitamins B6, E & K). Those minerals are ones a lot of people are deficient in so not only do they taste great, but they're doing great things for your body too. Now that's how you kick some universe butt.

Thick, hearty Cashew Chia Pancakes bursting with creamy, nutty flavors and packed with omega-3 nutrition. This is what pancakes dreams are made of!

Cashew Chia Pancakes

Megan Olson
Thick, hearty Cashew Chia Pancakes bursting with creamy, nutty flavors and packed with omega-3 nutrition. This is what pancakes dreams are made of! Gluten Free + Low Calorie
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pancakes
Calories 144 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cashew butter or any nut butter will work
  • ¼ cup cashew milk or your milk of choice
  • ⅛ cup Greek yogurt plain

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a an electric skillet to medium heat.
  • Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor then blend until fully combined.
  • Ladle batter onto skillet with a 1/4 cup measuring cup to form pancakes.
  • Cook pancakes 5 minutes until the sides begin to setup. Note, these take a little longer than regular pancakes to setup.
  • Flip pancakes and cook another 3-5 minutes until brown.
  • Transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool while the other pancakes cook.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 8.2gProtein: 5.5gFat: 9.9gSaturated Fat: 1.6gSodium: 176.9mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 0.5g
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Thick, hearty Cashew Chia Pancakes bursting with creamy, nutty flavors and packed with omega-3 nutrition. This is what pancakes dreams are made of! Gluten Free + Low CalorieThick, hearty Cashew Chia Pancakes bursting with creamy, nutty flavors and packed with omega-3 nutrition. This is what pancakes dreams are made of! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

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Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. Michelle says

    March 06, 2020 at 9:01 am

    I just want to say, I randomly came across this recipe while figuring out what to do with some old yogurt (ok, well it’s not “old,” but ya know) and I know you wrote this blog in 2016, but I just wanted to thank you for writing the kind of food blog I’d prefer to see—about something real: feelings you were dealing with that are highly relatable, along with a recipe for something small that helped you maintain some equilibrium. Not all posts have to be like that, but I appreciated this one. Talking about feelings is kind of my whole brand. Along with eating pancakes . Hope all is well.

    Reply
  2. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

    August 16, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    I've been feeling pancakes and anxiety myself. Choosing to postpone the surgery sounds like the best decision in this case. I hope that all the schoolwork stuff gets sorted out and you're able to feel a little more on top of things before then!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 16, 2016 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks Ellen! I hope you're doing well with your anxiety. I know how suffocating it can be.

      Reply
  3. Kinzie says

    August 16, 2016 at 9:39 am

    Is the calorie count correct? 144 for 1 serving? with a cup of cashew butter?
    I count calories and love all of your recipes so I thought this seemed to good to be true. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 16, 2016 at 9:47 am

      Yes, this is correct.

      Reply
      • Kinzie says

        August 17, 2016 at 1:13 pm

        Ah. I see one serving is one pancake. Gotcha!

        Reply
  4. Sophia @ Little Box Brownie says

    August 15, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    Oh you poor thing, delaying sounds a good idea. Sending you love and wishes from Australia xx The pancakes look amazing too

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 16, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      Thanks Sophia! I'm feeling much less stressed now that I made the decision. 🙂

      Reply
  5. lindsay Cotter says

    August 15, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    I've had so many reschedules. mine is tomorrow so you can come join me if you want? double date surgery? LOL! thinking of you. <3
    😉

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 16, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      Oh, I'll be thinking about you. Hope all goes well and you're back in the kitchen soon!

      Reply
  6. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

    August 15, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    These look so fluffy and delicious!! I can't believe they are made with cashew butter and greek yogurt.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 15, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      Happy dance!

      Reply
  7. Jody - Fit at 58 says

    August 15, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    Friggin A!!!! It never ends!! HUGE HUGE HUGS!!!!!!

    I am not sure about the universe. It keeps slapping me down!

    I love all your recipes!!!!!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 15, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks, I think it will be better once I get the surgery done with.

      Reply
  8. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    August 15, 2016 at 11:41 am

    Sounds like a good plan that you put it off, especially with all the anxiety it was causing you. Now you can breathe a little easier. I'm sure you can't wait to have it all done! If I were closer I would help you out and eat all your food.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 15, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      Yeah, it was a big relief. Wish you lived closer too so I wouldn't have to eat everything! hehe

      Reply
  9. Patricia @Sweet and Strong says

    August 15, 2016 at 11:11 am

    I'm sorry to hear you have this added stress in your life right now. But you are so right, pancakes seriously make everything a little bit better. I like making a nice brunch on Sundays and love cashew butter with my stack so I will definitely give this recipe a try!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 15, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      Sundays are definitely for pancakes! I love that you make them too.

      Reply
  10. Blair says

    August 15, 2016 at 8:24 am

    Okay...you need to open a healthy breakfast diner! You are officially the muffin, egg, and pancake QUEEN! 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 15, 2016 at 10:05 am

      Do you know that is my biggest dream? I'm always imaging all the healthy food I'd serve. Oh, dreams are fun!

      Reply
  11. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    August 15, 2016 at 8:19 am

    Hi Megan! So sorry to hear about the pending surgery and how it's all weighing on you. Doesn't it always seem like when we're in a tough place, everything starts to go bad? At least you're recipe is on point haha! Cashew pancakes? Yes, please! Keep your head up, friend!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 15, 2016 at 10:04 am

      It does feel sometimes like everything falls on your shoulders at once. I imagine that's expected. I'm freeing up my time in other ways too so hopefully that will get me better prepared.

      Reply
  12. Emily says

    August 15, 2016 at 7:50 am

    These look so yummy! I love flourless pancakes. And I wish I could help you with school work, but I don't think I would be helpful at all. So I will be praying for you Megan as you attack the course work with excitement. <3

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 15, 2016 at 10:03 am

      I wish you could help me too! At least I like it though, right?

      Reply
  13. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

    August 15, 2016 at 5:54 am

    Great minds think alike, I have pancakes on the horizon too, these look divine! Sorry, your surgery got delayed, I strongly believe that the universe takes care of us in ways we will never understand. You never know what the next 6 weeks has in store for you. Your right you shouldn't have to go through this, but I can't wait to go hiking and all things fitness with you when your recovered!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 15, 2016 at 10:02 am

      I feel like there will never be a right time to do this. But would like to feel a little more prepared going into it. Very frustrated with my school right now too!

      Reply
  14. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    August 15, 2016 at 5:06 am

    These looks so good! I hope everything starts to work itself out and that you find some more time!!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 15, 2016 at 10:01 am

      Thanks, me too!

      Reply
  15. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    August 15, 2016 at 4:07 am

    I"m sorry that you are feeling so overwhelmed. Believe me I understand. I wish you wouldn't have to put off your surgery, but if you are feeling ok with doing that and it will alleviate some of the stressors, then you might just need to.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      August 15, 2016 at 9:53 am

      Yeah, that's why I said I delayed it.

      Reply

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