Coconut Yoghurt is something that will change your life forever, I think I have jumped on the cocnut yoghurt bandwagon a little late but better late than never right? I mean considering that coconut oil used for cooking and as a moisturizer and of course hair oil – I have done it all thanks to having lived in Mumbai. The most amazing taste of coconut oil in food I have eaten has got to be the banana chips sold at small tiny shops mostly to be found outside railway stations where raw banana slices are deep fried in a massive wok gingerly balanced on gas stove. It is a miracle how though these street food stall owners manage to function in tiny spaces in the busy bustling lanes adjoining stations – it is just something I shall never be able to figure out!
Ok back to coconut yoghurt – I wanted to use them in pancakes and also use a mix of flours to come up with a pancake that is not just fluffy but a bit crunchy too – a fusion of the dosa with the pancake really. This time I left out the Natvia sugar and upped the berries and let the natural fruit sugars do their magic.
Co Yo is a very creamy and delicious yoghurt made with coconut milk – it is 100% dairy free , 100% gluten free – and true to their tag line it really does taste like – heaven in a mouthful! An offshoot of Planet Organic these are now manufactured in Kent by Bethany and her husband Paul, read all about it here.
Mixed berries finger millet amaranth pancakes with CoYo
Health Benefits of these pancakes:
- Finger Millet prevents any spikes in blood sugar as it is naturally Low GI
- No added sugars means it is refined sugar free and safe for diabetics
- The use of amaranth which is GF and a great source of protine. It contains lysine which most grains lack.
- High Fiber
- The omission of semolina will make this recipe suitable for vegans too
- 00% dairy free , 100% gluten free coconut yoghurt
- Thick and creamy consistency from the coconut milk yoghurt
- Great option for people aiming to loose weight as part of a balanced diet with exercise
- A low carb and low fat recipe suitable for those looking to maintain low levels of bad cholestrol ( diabetes patients face a risk of increased cholesterol)
Amaranth is a gluten–free food and a source of complete protein—it contains all the essential amino acids, including lysine, which is lacking in most grains. High in fiber and a good source of magnesium and iron,Amaranth is a spectacular addition to your diet.
Serves: 1 – makes 6 mini pancakes – double up quantity for 2 people
Preparation and Cooking time :15 minutes + 20 minutes to rest the pancake mix
Ingredients:
- 4 heaped tbsp finger millet flour / Nachni in Marathi / Ragi in Hindi
- 1 tbsp Amaranth flour / Rajgira in Marathi and Hindi
- 2 tbsp toasted semolina / toasted rava – OMIT for a vegan version
- 2 tbsp oats
- 2 pots CoYo – one plain and one with vanilla
- Handful of blueberries
- Handful of blackberries
- Handful of raspberries
- Olive Oil
- Water
Mixed berries finger millet amaranth pancakes with CoYo
Method:
- In a large bowl add the oats, amaranth flour, semolina. Then add both the pots of yoghurt and mix well. To make your pancakes GF omit the semolina.
- Then chop the foods roughly and add into the mixture.
Pancake mix with CoYo
- Dilute the mixture with water until you get a consistency good enough to pour into the pan and make a pancake.
- Set aside for 20 minutes to allow the mixture to develop a good consistency. In my first attempt I did not add oats and used the mix immediately – the difference with oats and resting time is a fluffier pancake that has more bounce and kick 😉
- Heat a pan on a medium flame and add 1 tsp of olive oil then spoon the mixture and flip when the pancake starts to seperate from the side using a wooden spatula.
- For maximum effect stack the pancakes on a fancy plate, serve with a large dollop of CoYo and a handful of mixed berries.
Mixed berries finger millet amaranth pancakes with CoYo
*With thanks to CoYo for sending over the samples. No monetary compensation was offered for a positive review. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own.Kindly do not re-produce any images without my prior permission. Please consult your doctor of you have been diagnosed as a Diabetic before making any drastic changes to your diet. None of the information in this post is to be used for self diagnostic and / or medical purposes. Please consult your doctor and / or a trained dietitian for any existing health conditions.
