Anti-inflammatory Beetroot-Oatmeal Pancake

Oatmeal, like brown rice, is high in fibre, and fibre helps with inflammation. Studies have shown that colloidal oatmeal’s unique chemical profile diminishes cytokines, a group of proteins that cause inflammation in your body. Beetroot juice contains anti-inflammatory compounds called betalains that inhibit specific signaling pathways, which play a role in inflammatory diseases. Research shows that a betalain called phenethylamine-betaxanthin reduces the activity of an inflammatory enzyme by 32%.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup cooked beetroot pulp
  • a very small piece of fresh ginger
  • 1 ½ cups cashew milk
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2-3 tablespoon agave syrup

Method

  • Roast and blend rolled oats into flour. Pour it into a bowl, add the salt, cinnamon, and baking powder.
  • Add beetroot pulp to the mix. Put cashew milk into it. Add agave syrup. Whisk gently.
  • Let the batter stand for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the pan at medium-high heat. Cook your pancakes.
  • Serve while still warm, topping with fruits like pomegranate kernels, avocado slices or Greek yogurt.