Recipe
Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes
20 minutes
SERVINGS:6
Ingredients
| 1 | batch flax egg - 1 Tbsp flax seed meal + (30 ml) water |
| 1/2 | cup unsweetened plain almond milk |
| 1/2 | tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice |
| 1 | Tbsp maple syrup |
| 1/2 | tsp pure vanilla extract |
| 1 | Tbsp natural salted peanut butter |
| 1 | Tbsp coconut oil, melted (or sub olive or avocado oil // plus more for greasing pan) |
| 1/2 | tsp baking soda |
| 1 | tsp baking powder |
| 1 | pinch sea salt |
| 3/4 | cup gluten-free oat flour (ground from gluten-free rolled oats) If gluten free is not important – just use regular oats |
Summary
Main Benefits
Method
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Step 1
Prepare flax egg by adding flax seed meal and water to a large mixing bowl and letting it sit for a minute or two to thicken.
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Step 2
To a measuring cup (or small bowl), add almond milk and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) and stir gently to combine. Set aside to "curdle."
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Step 3
To the flax egg, add maple syrup, vanilla extract, peanut butter, and melted coconut oil and whisk to combine.
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Step 4
Slowly add in almond milk mixture while whisking. Add baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and whisk to combine.
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Step 5
Next, add oat flour and stir until just combined. Let batter rest while preheating griddle (about 5 minutes). The batter will be thick once it rests, but that’s a good thing! However, if it’s too thick for your liking, thin with a little almond milk and stir.
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Step 6
Preheat an electric griddle to medium heat (about 180), or use a large skillet on the stove top You want the surface to be hot but not screaming hot — oil shouldn’t smoke when it makes contact with the surface.
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Step 7
4-cup measurements of the batter. Flip when bubbles appear in the middle and the edges are slightly dry, being careful not to burn. Reduce heat if browning too quickly.
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Step 8
Cook for about 2 minutes more on the other side, then plate. Top with desired toppings, such as vegan butter or more peanut butter, banana, and a light drizzle of maple syrup.
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Step 9
Best when fresh, though leftovers will reheat well the next day in the microwave.
