These plant-based pancake powerhouses are a nourishing and warming way to start your day, especially when you’re craving brunch-worthy fare, but don’t have time for a leisurely meal at the local bistro.
Developed by Chef Sandi Irving of Nimmo Bay, these gluten-free and vegan flapjacks are the best protein pancakes we’ve tasted yet. Feel free to swap out Vega Sport Premium Protein for any dairy-free protein powder from Vega; they all work well in this deliciously decadent breakfast recipe!
Vegan Blueberry Protein Pancakes with Caramelized Bananas
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- 1 1/2 cup non-dairy beverage
- 1/2 cup Vega Sport Performance Protein Vanilla (or any Vega vanilla protein powder)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 Tbsp. flaxseed meal
- 2 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. almond extract
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Maple syrup, to taste
Caramelized Bananas:
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 bananas, sliced
Instructions
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In large bowl, add rolled oats, flour, protein powder, flaxseed meal, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
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In small bowl, add non-dairy beverage, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract and almond extract; stir to combine. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredient bowl until combined, being careful not to overmix.
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In frying pan on low heat, ladle out small circles, then arrange a few blueberries on top of each. Cook, flipping when bubbles appear. Repeat until all batter is used.
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To make carmelized bananas: in saucepan, combine sugars and water and heat until sugars start to caramelize. Add coconut milk and simmer until sugar is dissolved. Toss sliced bananas in caramelized sugar mixture to coat, then serve warm with pancakes. Top pancakes with maple syrup if desired.
Recipe Notes
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Recipe found on the Vega Blog by Sandy Irving, Nimmo Bay Chef