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
Scale
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:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries begin to break down and release their juices (about 5-7 minutes).
- 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.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Making the Pancakes:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, baking powder, salt, and turmeric.
- In a separate bowl, mix the water, olive oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until you get a smooth batter.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with olive oil.
- 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.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
Notes
Making the Blueberry Compote:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries begin to break down and release their juices (about 5-7 minutes).
- 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.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Making the Pancakes:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, baking powder, salt, and turmeric.
- In a separate bowl, mix the water, olive oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until you get a smooth batter.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with olive oil.
- 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.
- 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