VSG: Brain (Dopamine)

Brain Boosting Pancakes

SERVES: 2 PREP TIME: 15 MIN Gluten Free | Soy Free

Ingredients:

Pancakes:
• 1 ½ cups gluten free oat flour
• ½ cup chickpea flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vegan sugar (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups coconut milk beverage, or your favorite vegan milk
• 4 teaspoons high oleic sunflower oil

Toppings:
• ¼ cup bananas, sliced
• ½ cup strawberries, sliced
• ¼ cup raw walnut pieces
• ¼ cup maple syrup or to taste

Directions:

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix together thoroughly. Sift if necessary.

2. Set a lightly oiled pan to medium heat.

3. Combine all wet ingredients with the flour and mix thoroughly.

4. Ladle about a 1/3 cup of batter into pan. Spread evenly over the pan, and cook for about 2 minutes or until pancakes are puffed, dry around the edges, and bubbled. Flip carefully and cook other side for about 2 more minutes.

5. Top with sliced bananas, strawberries, walnuts, and serve with a side of maple syrup.

Tip: If the batter becomes too thick, add more vegan milk ½ teaspoon at a time to achieve desired texture.

Tip: You can use any vegan milk, but try coconut milk beverage to create the best texture.

[more tips on book's pages 70-71]

Much more from the VSG: Your Guide to Functional Veganism!

• Cocoa: Delicious, Exciting and Confused? learn more
• Chickpea and Oat Flour: A Dynamic Duo learn more
• Plus Food Charts by Nutrition on pages 226-260 so you can replace or add an ingredient helping you maximize nutrients for optimal health.
• So whether you're a long-term vegan or just trying to optimize your meals with maximum nutrition, the VSG is a fun and detailed guide.
• The Vegan Survival Guide (amazon.com)

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