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Chickpea Flour Pancakes with Blueberry Compote


  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

A gluten-free, high-protein pancake alternative made with chickpea flour and topped with a naturally sweetened blueberry compote. These pancakes are easy to make, refined sugar-free, and perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.


Ingredients

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For the Pancakes:

  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color and added nutrition)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Blueberry Compote:

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • 2 tablespoons water (if using cornstarch)

Instructions

Making the Blueberry Compote:

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
  2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries begin to break down and release their juices (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. If using cornstarch, mix it with water in a small bowl to create a slurry, then add it to the blueberries. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the compote thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Making the Pancakes:

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, baking powder, salt, and turmeric.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the water, olive oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until you get a smooth batter.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with olive oil.
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.

Notes

Making the Blueberry Compote:

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
  2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries begin to break down and release their juices (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. If using cornstarch, mix it with water in a small bowl to create a slurry, then add it to the blueberries. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the compote thickens.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Making the Pancakes:

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, baking powder, salt, and turmeric.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the water, olive oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until you get a smooth batter.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with olive oil.
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.

Serving:

  • Serve the pancakes warm, topped with the blueberry compote. Optionally, drizzle with extra maple syrup or add a dollop of yogurt for added creaminess.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: international

Keywords: chickpea flour pancakes, gluten-free pancakes, high-protein breakfast, vegan pancakes, blueberry compote