Description
Golden, fluffy pancakes served with a vibrant homemade strawberry chia compote, a dollop of whipped coconut cream, fresh strawberries, and toasted almond flakes—perfect for a wholesome, indulgent breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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- For the pancakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the strawberry chia compote:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Toppings:
- 1/3 cup coconut whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries, halved
- Toasted almond flakes
- Chia seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix almond milk with apple cider vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the milk mixture, egg, melted coconut oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- For the compote, place strawberries and maple syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5–6 minutes until soft, then mash gently. Stir in chia seeds and lemon juice. Let thicken for 10 minutes.
- Plate pancakes with compote, a spoonful of coconut cream, fresh strawberries, almond flakes, and a sprinkle of chia seeds. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour to make the pancakes gluten-free.
- Chill coconut cream in the fridge overnight for easy whipping.
- Compote can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes with toppings
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg