Banana-Berry Breakfast Cakes
A cross between a classic pancake and a crepe, these are the vegan incarnation of cottage cheese pancakes, with the added bonus of two types of fruit. The strawberry may be my feeble attempt to hold onto the last vestiges of summer, but luckily, yogurt is in season all year round.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml.) strawberry soy yogurt (I used this brand)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml.) plain soymilk or almond milk
- 1 Tbsp. (30 ml.) finely ground flax meal
- 2 Tbsp. (30 ml.) light agave nectar
- 2 Tbsp. (30 ml.) sunflower or other light-tasting oil, preferably organic
- 1 tsp. (5 ml.) pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. (2. 5 ml.) apple cider vinegar
- 1 banana, thinly sliced
- 3/4cup (110 g.) light spelt flour
- 1/2 cup ( g.) whole oat flour (or grind oats in a coffee grinder to a fine powder)
- 2 tsp. (10 ml.) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml.) baking soda
- pinch sea salt
In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, soymilk, flax, agave nectar, oil, vanilla and apple cider vinegar. Gently stir in the bananas; set aside while you measure the dry ingredients, or at least 2 minutes.
In a large bowl, sift the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir briefly to combine. Pour the wet mixture over the dry and stir just to mix (it’s okay if a few small lumps remain here or there).
Using a large ice cream scoop or 1/3 cup (80 ml.) measuring cup, pour the batter onto a warmed nonstick frypan (try to include at least a couple of slices of banana in each pancake). Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until the bubbles on the surface of the pancakes begin to pop and the edges of the cakes appear dry. Flip the cakes and cook another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until golden. Serve immediately. Makes 8-10 pancakes. May be frozen.
Submitted by Ricki Heller, PhD, RHN-- Author of Sweet Freedom: Desserts You'll Love without Wheat, Eggs, Dairy or Refined Sugar. Find Ricki posting delicious, healthy recipes on her blog, Diet, Dessert and Dogs or follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
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