Blueberry Pancakes

Banana-Blueberry Pancakes

Banana-Blueberry Pancakes

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 2 cups soy milk
• 2 tablespoons vegan margarine, melted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• canola or grapeseed oil, for frying

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the banana, soy milk, melted margarine and vanilla, mixing well
2. Set aside
3. In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and blend with a few swift strokes
5. Fold in the blueberries
6. Preheat the oven to 225°F
7. On a griddle or large skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium-high heat
8. Ladle 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup cupfuls of batter onto the hot griddle
9. Cook until small bubbles appear on the top, about 3 minutes
10. Flip the pancakes and cook until the second side is browned, about 2 to 3 minutes
11. Transfer cooked pancakes to a heatproof platter and keep warm in the oven while cooking the rest