FLUFFY WHOLE GRAIN PANCAKES WITH BLUEBERRY COMPOTE

INGREDIENT

Pancakes

  • 1 large very ripe banana (brown and spotty)
  • 1 cup roiled oats
  • ½ tsp cinnamon, optional
  • 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • pinch of salt

For serving, optional

  • Blueberry compote
  • Sliced bananas, sliced strawberries or raspberries

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a high powered blender and process until smooth.
  2. Allow the batter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Once hot,scoop about ÂĽ cup of batter per pancake onto the pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the edges start to brown. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes
  5. Repeat until all the batter is gone.
  6. Serve topped with blueberry-lemon compote or fresh-fruit.

Notes

  • Double the batch and freeze leftovers for a festive pancake breakfast any day of the week.

Blueberry compote

This healthy blueberry compote is naturally sweet and brusting with fresh blueberry flavor! All you need is 3 ingredient and 15 minutes to make this antioxidant-packed treat.

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups frozen blueberries
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the blueberries, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan and over medium-high heat.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a medium-low and use a wooden spoon to mash the fruit.
  3. Continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring intermittently.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. The compote will thicken as it cools.
  5. Reheat to serve with pancakes, oatmeal, waffles, and more.

NOTES

  • Citrus option: Orange juice or lime juice will also work. Feel free to experiment with other frozen berries! Rasberries, strawberries, and cherries work great as well.