Gluten-Free Strawberry Coconut Pancakes

Sundays are my only day usually home with the family and with summer coming and the studio about to go buck-wild, sometimes I don't even get Sundays with my favorite little people. But every Sunday the kids come jumping on the bed and ask what pancakes we're making for breakfast. Usually I let them decide what to put in as the summer progresses, there is a lot more choices for fruits and goodies.This time of year we are right on the cusp of local strawberries coming into play. So this time I decided as I rummaged through the refrigerator. Strawberries and coconut always go well together!! So here are is my new pancake recipe!!Ingredients: Makes about 10 medium-sized thick pancakes

• 1 1/2 C of Gluten-free pancake mix. (Trader Joe's has a great one!) ( You can also make your own flour mixes, but a box already together is way faster and cheaper! Just read the label for good quality ingredients)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 C of water (may need a little extra if it's too thick)
• 1/4 C of Coconut oil-melted down
• 2 Tbsp Cacao Powder (secretly through this in again)
• 1 container washing and sliced thin strawberries
• 1 C unsweetened shredded coconut
• Coconut oil or spray for the pan while cooking

Directions:

1. In a bowl add flour mix, eggs, water, cacao powder, coconut oil and mix well. Add more water if it seems too thick.
2. Preheat and oil pan so pancakes will not stick. Keep heat on medium once the pan has warmed up.
3. Scoop in pancake mix to the pan, whatever size you would like. Remember these will be thicker so make them a little smaller.
4. Top with shredded coconut, and 3-4 slices of strawberries. Once the pancake begins to bubble you can flip them so they cook all the way through.
5. Stack them high on a plate add some fresh berries to the side or top with a pinch of coconut flakes and a little pure maple syrup if you wish.
6. Dig in and enjoy!