Nutty Granola Pancakes
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Nutty Granola Pancakes
Description
These pancakes begin with blending rolled oats, ripe banana, eggs, and unsweetened vanilla plant protein milk to form a smooth batter enhanced with vanilla, baking powder, and salt. The baking powder provides lift, while the banana adds natural sweetness and moisture. The batter is cooked in a hot skillet, sprinkled with chopped cashews, pecans, and coconut flakes on top, which toast slightly during cooking to add texture and flavor contrast.
The exterior gains a slight crispness from the nuts and coconut, while the interior remains moist and tender. The subtle natural sweetness of the banana and optional maple syrup drizzled over the finished pancakes balance the flavors. Fresh berries add brightness and freshness as a garnish.
This recipe offers a wholesome alternative to traditional pancakes, incorporating rolled oats and nuts for protein and crunch. Cooking on medium heat prevents burning while allowing the nuts to toast gradually. Serving suggestions include butter, syrup, or fruit toppings for variety.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant protein milk unsweetened vanilla flavor, brand Bolthouse Farms
- 2 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 1 large banana (the riper the banana, the sweeter the pancake)
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup optional, 100% real
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (I use GF)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup cashews (chopped)
- 3/4 cup pecans (chopped)
- 3/4 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- butter (optional)
Garnish:
- fresh berries
Instructions
- In a blender, pour in Bolthouse Farms Milk, eggs, egg white, banana, maple syrup, vanilla (optional), rolled oats, baking powder and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Once warmed, spray with non-stick cooking spray or place coconut oil or butter in skillet. Pour pancake batter into skillet in round circles.
- Sprinkle the top side with cashews, pecans, and coconut. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side. Turn over and cook for another 1-2 minutes
- Drizzle with real maple syrup and toppings of choice.