Amaranth pancakes are naturally gluten-free and are rich in protein and loaded with anti-oxidants. The pancakes will not be fluffy as compared to the regular pancakes or the oatmeal pancakes. Since they do not have gluten-free, it does not hold the shape perfectly. The carrot oatmeal pancake was colorful and fluffy. We are using ground flaxseed for the fluffy and soft pancakes.
Serve the pancakes with maple syrup and fresh fruits with Raspberry chia jam on top. There was no sugar in pancakes other than the toppings. If You want pancakes to be sweet add 3 tbsp of coconut sugar.
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Benefits of the ingredients (source)
Amaranth flour: It is a highly nutritious grain with high protein and is naturally gluten-free. While it has some similarities to quinoa it has its own benefits.
Flaxmeal: a good source of many nutrients. Their health benefits are mainly due to their content of omega-3 fats, lignans, and fiber.
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Steps for preparing Amaranth Pancakes
- Soak flax meal in warm water.
- Combine amaranth flour, baking powder, and coconut sugar.
- Add plant-based milk to the soaked flax meal with vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
- On a heated griddle pour 1/4 cup of batter and make pancakes.
Variations
Milk: I used coconut milk, you can use any type of plant-based milk here.
Flax meal: If you do not have a flax meal, grind the whole flax seeds in a powerful blender to make a fine powder.
Fresh fruits: serve with fresh fruits or any preserve on top.
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Questions/Tips
Is Amaranth flour gluten-free?
Yes, amaranth flour is a naturally gluten-free grain that is rich in minerals.
Will the amaranth flour pancake batter be fluffy?
The flax meal makes the amaranth flour fluffy. But the pancakes are not that fluffy as regular pancakes.
Can we mix the flour into the batter?
We can mix the flour or the whole wheat flour into the batter but they are not gluten-free. If you are specific and allergic do not use any flour.
Is amaranth flour healthy?
Yes, amaranth flour is a superfood. It is rich in fiber, anti-oxidants, and protein-filled grain.
I have amaranth seeds how to make the flour?
If you have amaranth grains, put them in a high-speed blender and grind them to a fine powder and sieve them.
What is a flax meal?
The ground flaxseed is referred to as a flax meal.
How to prepare a flax meal?
On a spice grinder or a coffee grinder, grind the flax seeds to a fine powder and use them as per the recipe calls.
Meal prep/ How to store
It is so easy to prepare, so I suggest keeping the dry ingredients and wet ingredients ready in a separate container. When ready, mix and cook the pancakes. The pancakes stay in the refrigerator well for 2-3 days, I have not kept them frozen.
Recipe card for amaranth pancakes
Amaranth pancakes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup amaranth flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp flax meal
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flax meal and water and keep aside for 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, sieve amaranth flour, baking powder. Add coconut sugar and keep aside.
- Mix coconut milk, vanill extract in the flax meal.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix gently. Allow it to resr for 5 minutes.
- Heat an iron griddle and brush with coconut oil. Pour 1/4 cup of batter and allow it to cook for 2 minutes and flip and cook again.
- Repeat for the remaining batter.
- Serve with Raspberry chia jam and fresh fruits.
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