With our busy schedules, The Chickpea and I don't often get a chance to enjoy breakfast together. What, with me being a working girl again and him being so popular with the ladies (at least he comes home to me!), breakfast is usually something quick that I can take on the road.
After my first week back to work, The Chickpea surprised me by making breakfast for me. With no work to go to, I was able to sit down and enjoy a leisurely breakfast with the family. Unable to decide if we should have oatmeal or pancakes, I decided to go with both. I mean, it was Saturday- you've got to live it up sometimes!
I made my own oat flour by throwing some rolled oats in the Vitamix and since I need a little protein in the morning, I combined the oat flour with chickpea flour. This gave these bright, fruit-filled pancakes a nice, hearty base. Topped with a little vegan butter and some maple syrup, these oatmeal pancakes were a creation made in breakfast heaven. They were a huge hit at our breakfast table. Even the youngins, one of whom has claimed he only likes plain pancakes, really enjoyed them.
What I loved most about these pancakes, though, was how they not only indulged my occasional craving for a starchy breakfast, but they were also so filling. These pancakes also made me realize how important it is, even though life might be crazy and busy, to take time to enjoy the things that make me happy. Like pancakes and spending time with my family.
Thank you for the timely reminder, Chickpea. You know me so well.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten free, if needed)
- ¾ cup chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or other vegan sugar)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons Ener-G Egg Replacer
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 ¼ cups vegan buttermilk (1 ¼ cup vegan milk mixed with 1 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted but at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 cup blueberries (I used frozen, thawed and lightly patted dry)
Instructions
- Make your buttermilk by mixing your vegan milk with apple cider vinegar. Set aside to curdle.
- Place your oats in the food processor and process into a flour. Pour the oat flour into a bowl and add the rest of the dry ingredients. Use a whisk to fully combine.
- In a small bowl, add the egg replacer to the warm water. Use a whisk to beat it rapidly into a frothy mixture.
- Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add in the frothy egg replacer mixture, the buttermilk, the oil, and the vanilla extract. Lightly mix all of the ingredients together until just combined. DO NOT OVERMIX. Lumps are good. Gently fold in the blueberries. Let the mix rest for about 10-15 minutes before using.
- Heat your pan over medium/low heat for a couple minutes. Very lightly spray the pan with vegan cooking spray and use a measuring cup (1/4 cup or 1/3 cup), also lightly sprayed with cooking spray, to pour the batter into the pan. Don’t overcrowd the pancakes, giving them enough room to spread as needed. Remember to respray the measuring cup and the pan in between pancakes. Once the pancake edges begin to lift up, after about 3-4 minutes, flip the pancake and let cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve immediately or let rest on a cooling rack, covered with a clean kitchen towel or aluminum foil. Enjoy!
First time here? Check out the rest of my Chickpea Love Affair Vegan MoFo Entries!
Photography by Chris Miller
Gabby @ the veggie nook
Oh I just love these Kristy! I am soooo making these 🙂 I love that they are gluten-free and high in protein 🙂 Good thing I had plans to go to the health food store, chickpea flour has been added to the list!
keepinitkind
Oh, I so hope you like them, Gabby! 🙂
Caitlin
ysy for blueberry pancakes! i love that they are gluten-free, too 😉 i will have to make these for dayv soon 😉 i love how juicy the blueberries are!
keepinitkind
Blueberry Pancakes are just where it's at! I hope you and Dayv like them! 🙂
Annie
Now you're talking. Nothing speaks to me like pancakes!
keepinitkind
They are a language all their own. 🙂
Melissa
Yum, when can I come over for breakfast!? These look awesome.
keepinitkind
Come on over anytime, Melissa! You can have all the pancakes you desire!
michelle
Yeah no mushrooms.. lol Ive been absent a few days...
LOVE these... I have chickpea flour but I think its old and I need to buy new..do you grind your chickpeas or buy it from the store
keepinitkind
Thanks! I usually just buy it from the bulk bins at Whole Foods, but in a pinch, I've just thrown the beans int he vitamix and blended till smooth.
Andrea
The pancakes look so light yet substantial — a perfect breakfast. I know a little someone who will be coming for breakfast on Sunday, and I think I may give these pancakes a try. She's very picky, but these may win her over.
keepinitkind
Oh, I do hope that little someone enjoys these! 🙂
Bobbie {the vegan crew}
Pancakes, blueberries, lemon - these are some of my favorite things! These look fantastic!
keepinitkind
Thank you, Bobbie! They're some of my favorite things too! 🙂
Bex @ Vegan Sparkles
Gluten-free pancakes! YES YES YESSSS! Your chickpeaman is an angel!!
keepinitkind
Isn't he, though? 😉 I'm glad you like the pancakes!
Richa`
The pancakes look so fluffy! Please send some over :)) these should happen this weekend. i have everything!
Richa`
can you taste the chickpea flour though. i find it noticeably bitter in sweet goods.
keepinitkind
I could taste the nuttiness of the chickpea flour, but I wouldn't go as far as to say it was bitter. It's a good balance for the sweetness of the blueberries. I hope you enjoy them- I wish you I could send you a batch for your birthday! 🙂
Richgail @AstigVegan
Awww Your chickpea is so sweet hehe Breakfast food is the best.
keepinitkind
There is nothing like a good brunch, right?!?!
Somer
I can't wait to try these, my last round of gluten free pancakes didn't go so well! So creative Kristy!
keepinitkind
Thanks Somer- I hope you like them! Caitlin at The Vegan Chickpea has some amazing gluten-free pancake recipes- I've made one of the recipes before and I was just floored. Soooo good!
Cadry
Wow, those are some good looking pancakes! I love the big, juicy bursts of blueberries in them!
keepinitkind
Thanks, Cadry. Blueberries just make any breakfast better, don't they?
debby sunshine
I love that this scrumptious looking recipe tells you how to simply make a vegan buttermilk! This opens up a whole new world of vegan pancakes for me! Thanks!
keepinitkind
Oh yay! I'm so glad that you'll be able to use that! Thanks for stopping by, Debby!
Heather
Sunday Morning Pancakes are the best! and made even better with the Chickpea 🙂
keepinitkind
I had a funny feeling that you liked to eat pancakes on Sunday mornings. Not sure where it came from... 😉
Michelle@HappyHeart
Never tried using chickpea with oat flour before for pancakes - definitely one for this coming Sunday! They look so thick and fluffy!
keepinitkind
Thank you! I hope you like them! 🙂
Heidi
I'm new to being vegan and just found your site. Can you tell me if I can use a flax or chia egg replacement instead of the powder?
keepinitkind
Welcome, Heidi! THat would work just fine. 🙂
Em @ Love A Latte
Wow, these look like heaven!
Lisa
Would chia seeds work instead of the egg-replacer?
keepinitkind
I don't see why not! Give it a shot! 🙂