Name: Chia Oat Banana Pancakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tbsp flaxseed meal; 1 cup rolled oats; 2 cups oat flour (*see note); 1.5 cups almond milk (coconut water or plain water work as well); 3 null bananas (mashed); 2 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp maple syrup (honey or agave work as well); 0.75 cup coconut milk; null null fresh berries; null null banana slices; null null maple syrup; null null coconut shreds

Instructions

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1

Combine chia seeds (1 tbsp), flaxseed meal (1 tbsp), rolled oats (1 cup), and oat flour (2 cups) in a medium mixing bowl. Add almond milk (1.5 cups) and let the mixture soak for at least 1 hour at room temperature (or refrigerate overnight).
2

Just before cooking, mix in the remaining ingredients: bananas, mashed (3 large), baking powder (2 tsp), baking soda (2 tsp), salt (1 tsp), pure vanilla extract (1 tsp), cinnamon (2 tsp), apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp), and maple syrup (3 tbsp). Stir until the batter is smooth.
3

Heat a large skillet or pancake griddle over medium heat (about 160C/325F) and lightly grease with oil. Pour 1/3 cup scoops of batter onto the griddle and spread with a spatula. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until dark golden brown.
4

Serve hot with your favorite pancake toppings, such as [fresh berries], [banana slices], additional [maple syrup], and [coconut shreds].