1-Bowl Peanut Butter Protein Pancakes

20 min
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Fluffy, light, and packed with fiber, these pancakes are the perfect way to kick off the weekend! They come together in only 20 minutes with just 1 bowl. 

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbspflaxseed meal ((to make flax egg))
  • 2 Tbspwater ((to make flax egg))
  • 1/2 cupunsweetened plain almond milk
  • 1/2 tspapple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 Tbspmaple syrup
  • 1/2 tsppure vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbspnatural salted peanut butter* ((crunchy or creamy // or sub almond butter))
  • 1 Tbspcoconut oil, melted ((or sub olive or avocado oil // plus more for greasing griddle))
  • 1/2 tspbaking soda
  • 1 tspbaking powder
  • 1pinch sea salt
  • 3/4 cupgluten-free oat flour ((ground from gluten-free rolled oats))
  • Vegan butter
  • Peanut butter
  • Sliced banana
  • Maple syrup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare flax egg by adding flaxseed meal and water to a large mixing bowl and letting it sit for a minute or two to thicken.

  2. 2

    To a measuring cup (or small bowl), add almond milk and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) and stir gently to combine. Set aside to "curdle."

  3. 3

    To the flax egg, add maple syrup, vanilla extract, peanut butter, and melted coconut oil and whisk to combine.

  4. 4

    Slowly add in almond milk mixture while whisking. Add baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and whisk to combine.

  5. 5

    Next, add oat flour and stir until just combined. Let batter rest while preheating griddle (about 5 minutes). The batter will be thick once it rests, but that’s a good thing! However, if it’s too thick for your liking, thin with a little almond milk and stir.

  6. 6

    Preheat an electric griddle to medium heat (about 350 degrees F), or use a large skillet on the stovetop (seasoned cast iron works great!). You want the surface to be hot but not screaming hot — oil shouldn’t smoke when it makes contact with the surface.

  7. 7

    Once hot, lightly grease your griddle with coconut or avocado oil and pour on scant 1/4-cup measurements of the batter. Flip when bubbles appear in the middle and the edges are slightly dry, being careful not to burn. Reduce heat if browning too quickly.

  8. 8

    Cook for about 2 minutes more on the other side, then plate. Top with desired toppings, such as vegan butter or more peanut butter, banana, and a light drizzle of maple syrup. 

  9. 9

    Best when fresh, though leftovers will reheat well the next day in the microwave or oven. See notes for freezing instructions.