Hey ya'll!! It's been a while since I've shared breakfast with you, so today I am inviting myself into your dining room, kitchen or onto your couch (I don't judge), armed with a stack of fluffy Banana Flour Pancakes Berry Coconut Yogurt!
I imagine by now you've likely heard of the ever popular 2-ingredient banana pancakes. As tasty as they are, this ain't them. Instead, I made these pancakes using banana flour.
Banana flour is said to be packed with fibre, minerals and, of course, potassium and is gluten-free. It is also a great source of a pre-biotic known as resistant starch (RS2), that feeds the good bacteria in the gut. It has been found to aid digestion and boost the immune system without negatively affecting blood sugar levels.* (I don't pretend to be a health expert, so I've included some resources below, for anyone interested in learning more about resistant starch.)
In addition to banana flour, I used homemade date syrup as a sweetener along with creamy, homemade cashew milk, a generous amount of Rodelle organic pure vanilla extract and a little apple cider vinegar to play nice with the baking soda for that extra fluff and puff. The real star of these Banana Flour Pancakes Berry Coconut Yogurt though, is the banana flour.
I do love me some maple syrup on my pancakes and waffles, but more often, I top them with yogurt. Some people find it gross and it can sometimes come across that way in photos, so I tend to stick to syrup for photos. Not this time though. Heck, I sometimes dip my fries in yogurt - that I promise you won't want to see. If your preference is maple syrup, pour away.
Because green bananas are used in the banana flour production process, the end product imparts very little, if any, banana flavour or texture, making it a perfect flour substitute for baked goods and other culinary applications. I've also been loving it in my smoothies. I am still tweaking how I use it in baking/cooking and will share some recipes with you in the near future.
In the meantime, I think this stack of light, fluffy, super deliciousness Banana Flour Pancakes + Berry Coconut Yogurt will definitely hit the breakfast or brunch spot.
Before I go, let me just say sing... 🎶 This ish is bananas B.A.N.A.N.A.S! 🎶 You had to have seen that coming! No way I'd pass up the opportunity to bust out my Gwen Stefani. You can thank me below for getting this song stuck in your head...
*Learn more about the health benefits of Resistant Starch (RS2).
Ingredients
Pancakes:
- 80 g banana flour ½ cup, I use WEDO
- 3 eggs free run, organic
- 6 g baking powder 1 ½ tsp
- 20 g Rodelle organic pure vanilla extract 1 tbsp
- 30 g date syrup 1 tbsp
- 123 g cashew milk ½ cup
- 6 g apple cider vinegar ½ tsp
- pinch of salt
Toppings:
- coconut yogurt homemade or store-bought
- fresh berries
Instructions
To make pancakes:
- Whisk or blend all the ingredients until smooth.
- Allow the batter to sit for 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare a skillet with coconut oil and heat on medium-high heat.
- Cook each side for about a minute, or until golden brown.
To make topping:
- Roughly chop some berries and add to a bowl of yogurt.
- Fold the berries into the yogurt, or use a hand blender and pulse the mixture a few times to incorporate.
- Top pancakes and enjoy!
Notes
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Olivia @ livforcake says
Yeah, I'll take some of those... I'll be on my couch :D.
I Sugar Coat It! says
Best place to enjoy pancakes, or in bed! 😉
Deb|EastofEdenCooking says
I've not yet tried banana flour, now I'm intrigued! Especially when pancakes are involved!
I Sugar Coat It! says
I've been experimenting with it for a little while and really like the texture it imparts.
Kelly says
I'd love to start my morning with a stack of these pretty pancakes! The banana flour sounds fantastic! I've never used it before and definitely interested to trying it out! 🙂
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thanks, Kelly - LOVING IT!
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
My pantry is stocked with all kinds of different flours. . .but not banana flour. It looks like I will be adding yet another flour to my collection because I don't think I can live another day without these pancakes in my life. And that dollop of yogurt on top. . .the perfect substitute for syrup.
I Sugar Coat It! says
I think you'll like it - the substitution is easy-peasy.!
Platter Talk says
Fantastic job, turning these pancakes into works of edible art; beautifully done!!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thanks for the kind comment and the rating!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
I've been wanting to order banana flour from Vitacost recently! These pancakes look delicious. Totally putting it in my next order and trying these!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Go for it!!
Regina says
This is the first time I hear about banana flour but it totally intrigues me. Especially as delicious pancakes 🙂
I Sugar Coat It! says
Coconut flour and I have a love/hate relationship, so I've been playing with a few other types of flours. Really love working with this one! I think you'll enjoy it, as well!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Banana flour seems very interesting. I need to try it and the pancakes look so yummy!
I Sugar Coat It! says
I love it and just may be giving some away soon...