Flourless Banana Pancakes

Ingredients for Flourless Banana Pancakes

• 1 ripe banana 
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp. ground golden linseed (or organic golden linseed previously ground for the recipe)
• 1 tsp. organic whole black chia seeds
• 1/2 cup of organic rolled oats
• 1/4 tsp. organic Ceylon cinnamon powder
• Organic virgin coconut oil for cooking

Culinary tools (optional): 

• Electric blender or coffee grinder

Approach

• In a blender or coffee grinder, grind the flax seeds (optional).
• In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp. ground flax seeds with 4 tbsp. water. Allow to swell for 5 minutes (yields 2 flax eggs). 
• In a large bowl, mashed potato banana with a fork until smooth. Add the flax eggs, the chia seedsseeds cinnamon and vanilla essence. Set aside for later use.
• Pour in rolled oats over liquid ingredients. Stir with a spoon. Leave to stand for 15 minutes (or overnight if you want to save time!).
• Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and brush with coconut oil. 
• Spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture into the pan. Flatten with the back of a spoon. Repeat three times. 
• Cook for 6-7 minutes, then turn over and cook for a further 6-7 minutes, until golden brown.
• Serve with topping(s) of your choice. 

Tips and tricks

Topping ideas: chopped fresh fruit, maple syrup, nut butter, Greek yogurt, carob chips or toasted coconut flakes.

Substitutions 

• You can easily substitute flax eggs with chicken eggs 
• Replace coconut oil with butter if desired.

Bon appétit!

The team at La Boite à Grains

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Recipe creation:

Valérie Gendron-Legault