When kratom was first introduced in the US, almost no one knew about the plant. But its popularity has been rising in the last years, thanks to its properties and the efforts of many individuals who spend their time advocating for it. Nevertheless, the plant is still quite unknown to many people. When new kratom users approach the plant for the first time, they sometimes feel overwhelmed by its potent flavor, because let’s face it: kratom does not taste good. Whereas for most users the taste is not a problem, others find it impossible to overcome it. That’s why many individuals spend lots of time trying to find the best way to cover the plant’s taste. In this blog, we have shown you many recipes to mask kratom’s flavor, today we will show you a new one: A delicious kratom pancakes recipe!
How to Take Kratom?
There might be as many ways to take kratom as kratom users out there. The easiest and fastest way to use the plant is by using the so-called “toss and wash” method. This consists of scooping your kratom powder dose into your mouth and help it wash down your throat with some water or juice. This is probably the best way to use it but is not suitable for everyone. Wonder why? The answer is simple, kratom tastes so strong that many people gag or even puke when trying this method.
Other ways to use it is by brewing it into a tea, putting it into capsules, and by mixing it with drinks and foods. When mixing kratom and foods, most people prefer to use sweet foods to compensate for the bitter taste of kratom powder. If you don’t know where to start, you can try our kratom pancakes recipe!
Benefits of Mixing Kratom With Foods
Before showing you our kratom pancakes recipe, you should know why mixing kratom and foods might be a good thing for you. So, let’s see the benefits below:
- You must ingest kratom to properly absorb its alkaloids, the plant’s active compounds. By ingesting the powder you’ll be able to experience kratom’s properties and effects.
- Kratom flavor is potent, to the point that some people can’t handle it. So, mixing it with foods will help you mask its taste.
- Using kratom on an empty stomach might cause nausea to some individuals. By mixing it with foods, you will be able to minimize this side effect.
If you choose to mix your kratom with sweet foods, we recommend that you keep an eye on your sugar intake, so you don’t put on weight. Alternatively, you can use healthier sweeteners like stevia.
But remember that there is no best way to ingest kratom, simply choose the one that is right for you!
Kratom Pancakes Recipe
If you are one of those kratom users always looking for new ways to disguise its taste, this kratom pancakes recipe might help you. Try it out and let us know what you think.
Ingredients
For 2 servings of this simple kratom pancake recipe, you will need:
- Your regular kratom dose (consider how many pancakes you will eat, to add the correct dosage for you).
- ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar or alternative sweetener (you can use stevia for this recipe).
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1/cup milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter (unsalted) + ½ tbsp vegetable oil. (Alternatively, you can use 2 ½ tbsp vegetable oil)
- 1 small egg
- Your favorite toppings. We recommend that you use maple syrup, honey or chocolate syrup as these ingredients will help mask kratom’s taste more effectively.
Directions
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and baking soda.
- Beat together the eggs and add the milk to another bowl. Then add the butter or vegetable oil and stir thoroughly.
- Mix all the above ingredients together until you get a uniform batter. If it seems thick, you can soften it by adding more milk.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and place a tsp of butter of olive oil on it.
- Add batter onto the skillet (use as much batter as you’d like, the more you use the bigger the pancakes will be).
- Flip the pancakes after bubbles rise to the surface and bottoms brown. This will take roughly 2-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle your kratom powder dose over the pancakes.
- Add your favorite topping and enjoy!
Please note that usually the first pancake will not come out so good, so you should adjust the heat accordingly! Also, remember to keep them away from children, as kratom is not suitable for them.
