Serves 2
Everyone loves pancakes. They’re like porridge in that their flavourings and toppings are endless! There’s 2 main types of pancakes, large and thin ones or smaller and fluffier ones. I love both, but I think I love smaller ones just a little bit more.
These ingredients are essentially what you would have in a porridge, with a couple of extras to aid the correct pancake consistency.
The oats allow the recipe to be gluten free whilst also having many health benefits.
Instead of just serving with sliced banana, I added half directly to the blender which brings a lovely flavour to the mix.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
100g oats
60ml plant milk of choice
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
step1
Blitz half of the banana and the rest of the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
step2
Leave on the side to thicken up for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, on a high heat, heat up a frying pan.
step3
Reduce to a medium heat and apply a little bit of oil and spread around the pan.
step4
Take a spoon of the mixture and pour onto the pan, spread slightly with the back of the spoon. Add another 1 or 2 spoonfuls depending on the size of the pan.
step5
Cook for a couple of minutes. When bubbles show and it hardens at the edges, flip. Cook on the other side for another 2 minutes. Cook for a couple of minutes longer to crisp up a bit more, then remove from pan.
step6
Repeat process with the rest of the mixture.
step7
Serve with the leftover banana, sliced into rounds and other choice of toppings.
Notes
- Any alternative milk is suitable, I use almond as the flavour is quite subtle.
- If the mixture becomes too thick, add a splash more of milk.
- This recipe can be done the night before and left in fridge to save time in the morning. Add more milk to loosen the mixture before cooking.
- If you aren’t a fan of the texture of chia seeds throughout the mix, use milled chia or flax seeds instead.
- Try adding different flavours to the mix such as ground ginger, cacao or fresh fruit.
I served my pancakes with sliced banana and fermented apple and pear chutney.
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