Dirty-Chai Pancakes with Blueberry-Pomegranate CompoteI made these pancakes this morning in an attempt to expand my gluten-free pancake skills, and was so blown away by how delicious they were that I had to share asap. These pancakes have incredible flavor- like a mixture of spiced chai lattes and Christmas (if Christmas had a flavor that is…). Like I’ve said many times, I am a killer for spices and this pancakes really live up to my standards. To top it all off, the Blueberry-Pomegranate compote really does top this breakfast off perfectly. It ads a decadent, fruity-flavor, as well as some deep Christmas-y color.
Honestly, gluten-free pancakes are hard. I have had more failed gluten-free pancake recipes than I would like to admit. Regardless of what the bags say, gluten free flour blends really don’t sub 1-to-1 and I often end up with crumbly pancakes, mushy pancakes, or weird-tasting pancakes. A month or so ago I successfully created my protein pancakes, which are still a go-to for sure, but honestly they are a bit flat and not a true “pancake”. I crave the fluffy and soft texture of a real pancake.
So here they are. The Dirty-Chai Pancakes with Blueberry-Pomegranate Compote. They are sure to be a winner on your breakfast (or any other meal honestly) table this holiday season. Also, feed them to the non-gluten free. I bet they won’t even know. Cheers! Gluten Free & Vegan || Serves 2-4
Ingredients: compote: 1 1/2 cup mixed blueberries and pomegranates (fresh or frozen) 1/4 cup water 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp vanilla 2 Tbsp maple syrup pancakes: 1 1/3 cup plant-based milk (I used almond milk) 2 tsp apple cider vinegar ¾ cup gluten free flour blend ½ cup oat flour* 1Tbsp. arrowroot powder** 3 tsp baking powder pinch of fine sea salt 1 1/2 tsp. finely ground coffee 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp of ground cloves 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp melted coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract extras (optional): sliced banana yogurt* (I recommend using this yogurt for a great dairy-free/vegan option - I like their vanilla flavor) additional maple syrup Compote:
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* If you don’t have oat flour, simply grind whole oats in a food processor until a light meal forms. **Arrowroot powder is a great binder for gluten free grains. Since gluten is a natural binder, one of the main challenges of gluten free cooking is figuring out how to bind the grains. Arrowroot is not necessary for this recipe to work, but I highly recommend purchasing some if you plan on eating gluten free long term. It not only helps with binding, but it also makes food a bit fluffier. I like this arrowroot powder. |