Gut-Healing Mung Bean & Hemp Pancakes

⏱️ 35 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Gut-Healing Mung Bean & Hemp Pancakes

Nutrition Facts

Calories
195
Protein
12g
Carbs
18g
Fiber
7g

Health Benefits

Gut Health9/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control9/10

Ingredients

  • •• 1 cup dried mung beans, soaked overnight (rich in resistant starch)
  • •• 1/4 cup hemp hearts (adds omega-3s and protein)
  • •• 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • •• 1 cup kimchi, chopped (adds probiotics)
  • •• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (lower glycemic than soy sauce)
  • •• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • •• 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • •• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • •• 1/4 cup almond flour (stabilizes blood sugar)
  • •• 1 teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes
  • •• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. 11. Drain soaked mung beans. Blend with hemp hearts until smooth paste forms.
  2. 22. Mix in chopped kimchi, green onions, garlic, ginger, and seasonings.
  3. 33. Fold in almond flour until well combined.
  4. 44. Heat avocado oil in cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  5. 55. Drop 1/4 cup batter per pancake, spread thin.
  6. 66. Cook until edges crisp and golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Smart Substitutions

White flour→Almond flour

Lower carb, high in protein and healthy fats, reduces insulin response

💡 70% reduction
Soy sauce→Coconut aminos

Lower sodium, no wheat, contains beneficial amino acids

💡 30% reduction
Vegetable oil→Avocado oil

Rich in monounsaturated fats, high smoke point, anti-inflammatory

💡 No spike