Description
This recipe offers a fun twist on pancakes using activated charcoal for a striking black color, paired with a rich and fruity blackberry compote. These pancakes are both visually exciting and packed with delicious flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Pancakes:
- 1 cup organic buckwheat flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon food-grade activated charcoal
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Blackberry Compote:
- 1 large handful of blackberries
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup
- Splash of water
Toppings:
- Peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pancakes:
- Preheat a non-stick frying pan with a little coconut oil over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the buckwheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, activated charcoal, and water. Mix until a thick batter forms.
- Pour ¼ cup of the batter into the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is firm. Flip and cook for another minute until both sides are golden and firm.
- Make the Blackberry Compote:
- In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, water, and maple syrup. Simmer over medium heat until the blackberries soften and break down into a compote.
- Assemble the Pancakes:
- Layer the pancakes with peanut butter and coconut yogurt, then drizzle the blackberry compote on top.
- Serve and Enjoy!
- Enjoy these activated charcoal pancakes warm with the blackberry compote.
Notes
- Activated Charcoal: Ensure that you use food-grade activated charcoal.
- Flour Alternatives: You can substitute buckwheat flour with all-purpose flour or other gluten-free blends if needed.
- Compote Variations: Feel free to use other berries or fruits for the compote.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes with toppings
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg