We're taking classic banana pancakes to a whole new level! The chia seeds and whole wheat flour sneak in plenty of fiber and protein, and you won't even notice that they're dairy and egg-free, too. These pancakes are delicious topped with maple syrup, nut butter, fruit, nuts, or cinnamon.
Mix wet ingredients with chia seeds: In a medium bowl mix the almond milk, mashed banana, coconut oil, honey, chia seeds, vanilla, and vinegar together with a whisk. Let sit for 10 minutes. The chia will thicken slightly.
Add the dry ingredients: to the same bowl add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well with a fork until all the flour is incorporated. Let the batter rest while the pan heats up. The batter will be thick but should still be spreadable. If necessary, add another splash of milk substitute.
In the meantime heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray or brush pan with olive oil. Make sure you let the skillet heat up all the way before cooking your first pancakes.
Cook the pancakes: drop 1/4 cup of batter onto the pre-heated skillet and gently spread the batter out into a round shape using the back of a spoon. You don't want the pancakes TOO thick otherwise they won't cook evenly. Your pancake should be slightly bigger than the palm of your hand. Depending on the size of your skillet you may be able to fit 2-3 pancakes per pan.
Cook the pancakes for 6-8 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the top of the pancake looks puffy and dry. Carefully flip with a spatula and cook for another 6-8 minutes on the other side. The pancakes are done when they're golden brown on both sides and springy in the middle.
Repeat to use up all the batter. You should have about 9 pancakes total.
Serving suggestions: spread with your favorite nut butter and top with maple syrup, fresh banana slices, nuts, berries, and/or cinnamon sugar.
These pancakes are best enjoyed fresh, but also keep well stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for 2-3 days. Or you can freeze the pancakes in a freezer-safe bag or air-tight container and defrost before serving.
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