The simple pancake recipe only includes two ingredients and promises to be “gentle on your gut”
Pancake Day is on the horizon and with it comes the search for the ideal recipe. For many, traditional recipes are king but for those with digestive issues or concerns there are alternative options available.
TikTok user Julia (@balanceinbeauty) shared a ‘gut friendly’ pancake recipe online – and they only include two ingredients. Julia aims to help ‘heal bloating, IBS and SIBO naturally’ and often shares tips with her 16.1k followers.
Alongside the short clip showing how to make the pancakes, the caption read: “Pancakes that WON’T make you bloated??!! These pancakes are IBS friendly by having low-FODMAP ingredients.
“Low-FODMAP foods help reduce symptoms of IBS like bloating, gas, and stomach pain by minimising difficult-to-digest carbs. These pancakes are gentle on your gut while still being delicious.”
FODMAP stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols. It’s a type of carbohydrate that can resist digestion.
Some people with digestive issues can benefit by reducing these in their diet. According to Healthline, studies have shown strong links between FODMAPs and digestive symptoms like gas, bloating, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and constipation.
If you have an intolerance, a low FODMAP diet may reduce gas, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, and stomach pain. Healthline said: “Though a low FODMAP diet may not eliminate all digestive problems, chances are high that it may lead to significant improvements.”
The caption added: “Enjoy a healthy, happy tummy! Pancakes for 1 serving: – 1 ripe banana – 2 eggs – a handful of blueberries (optional).
“Directions: 1. Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth. 2. Crack 2 eggs into the bowl and mix well. 3. Cook the pancakes in a skillet over medium heat, then top with blueberries. Enjoy your delicious, gut-friendly pancakes!”
In the comments, Julia shared additional ingredients for anyone wanting to increase their calorie intake while also keeping the recipe gut-friendly. She added: “You can cook it in coconut oil, adding protein powder, chia seeds, or topping it with a nut butter.”