Gimme Healthy Pancakes!

Hey peeps! 

I want to tell you about this spelt and khorasan (brand name Kamut) blend pancake mix. It is a fantastic alternative to other pancake mixes and tastes great. 

So what are spelt and Kamut? They are both types of ancient grains that are slightly better than our modern day wheat. 

Spelt has a greater number of nutrients than regular wheat including a wider range and availability of minerals like manganese, zinc and copper. It is also very high in fibre, and fibre has endless health benefits. For more info on spelt visit this website.

Kamut also has a greater selection of minerals in comparison to modern day wheat. It is also one of the grain's that is fairly high in protein. One of the most beneficial things about Kamut is that it is high in selenium. Selenium is excellent in strengthening immune health and has high antioxidant properties. It also contains considerable levels of zinc and magnesium. Furthermore, Kamut is referred to as a high energy grain since it has a higher lipid content compared to other grains. This is great for athletes, busy people on the go, or anyone looking for a little more energy. This website and this one have some more info on Kamut. 

Both spelt and Kamut have slightly nutty flavours, but nothing too strong. Making the pancakes were super easy- all you need to add to Anita's Mix are eggs and milk (or water, soy milk, almond milk...you get it). I also added a dash of cinnamon and some vanilla. 

They turned out even fluffier than regular pancakes, and were SUPER filling. They were absolutely delicious as well! Next time I'm making chocolate chip and blueberry.