Pancakes really are the perfect treat to make on a Sunday morning. The first gluten free pancake I ever made was the recipe below for vegan banana pancakes from the cookbook Get It Ripe. As the delicious smell of bananas filled the kitchen I knew I was on to a good thing. I then explored other recipes made with clean and nutritious ingredients so that my breakfast was not only delicious but also truly nourishing for the body. Consider the below examples, the Cadillac(s) of pancake recipes. They provide your body with what it needs to start the day right (and feel great too).
I love these vegan blueberry pancakes by Choosing Chia and her fluffy almond flour pancakes are amazing too. Since I’m active on a daily basis, I’ve been enjoying these protein pancakes by Pinch of Yum a lot lately. I bake them in a large batch and put them in the fridge so that I can just pop a couple out when I’m hungry and heat them in the oven. And finally, these vegan chocolate banana pancakes by Feasting on Fruit are on another level (definitely more decadent but made with quinoa flour so a nice source of protein too).
Gluten free banana pancakes
1 cup gluten free flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional but I find that it adds a nice taste)
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 ripe banana, mashed (about 1/3 cup)
1 cup organic, non-dairy milk (or more to thin batter as desired)
1 tbsp maple or brown rice syrup or barley malt, or 1/3 tsp green stevia powder
1 tsp non-hydrogenated coconut oil or sunflower oil (plus extra for frying)
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
Add the bananas, milk, sweetener and oil and stir just until flour is absorbed
Lightly oil a skillet and place on medium to medium-high heat. Portion 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet and fry for about 4 minutes (I had to fry for about 2 mins or it burned but it really depends on your stove), until golden, then flip and fry for about 2 minutes, until golden. Continue until all batter is used.
For more super tasty vegan and gluten free breakfast recipes, check out the suggestions below! Geneviève xo
Photo: Choosing Chia