Quinoa Flour Banana Pancakes
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Ingredients:
| Name | Metric | US | TIP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa Flour | 185 gr | 1 1/2 cups | Making quinoa flour at home is simple: Add pre-washed dry quinoa in a heated skillet and toss until toasted and popping about 5-7 minutes. Add to the coffee grinder in small batches of completely cooled quinoa and grind until it reaches a fine, flour-like consistency. You can sift the ground quinoa through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any larger particles. | |
| Banana, mashed | 130 gr | 1/2 cup | You will need 1 ½ banana | |
| Non-dairy Milk | 120 ml | 1/2 cup | Homemade quinoa flour vs store-bought quinoa flour can cause the thickness difference in the batter: If the batter is too thick, add up ¼ cup of milk or water to thin it. Don’t add too much water, it can make the batter too dense. | |
| Lemon Juice / Vinegar | 5 ml | 1 tablespoon | ||
| Baking Soda | 6 gr | 1 teaspoon | You can use baking powder (1 tablespoon) instead of baking soda | |
| Maple Syrup, optional | 30 ml | 2 tablespoons | The amount of sugar or sweetener in the quinoa pancake batter can help balance any potential bitterness from the quinoa. If you're concerned about bitterness, you can also adjust the recipe by adding a bit more sweetener or incorporating flavors like cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance the overall taste and mask any undesirable bitterness. |
Optional Ingredients :
| 10 gr / 1 tbsp Vegan Chocolate chips | |
| 6 gr / 1 tsp Cinnamon | |
| 3 ml/ 1 tsp Vanilla |
Equipment:
| Blender |
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa flour (1 ½ cup) and baking soda (1 tsp). Mix well to combine.
- Pour the wet ingredients: non-dairy milk (½ cup), lemon juice (1 tablespoon) and mashed banana (½ cup) into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough pancakes.
- Drop about 1/4 cup of batter into the preheated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat or until you can easily slide a spatula underneath. Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes on the second side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed between batches.
- Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, maple syrup, or vegan whipped cream.