The pancake is the classic comfort food! Just imagining a short-stack of flapjacks drizzled with maple syrup will bring a smile to anybody’s face. But did you know that pancakes can be so much more? Pancakes Make People Happy features over 75 unique pancake recipes that are as easy to prepare as they are to love. For example, did you know you can make pancakes without butter? Check out the recipe below!
Avocado is an incredibly versatile ingredient that can be a great substitute for butter or oils because it adds creaminess and moisture. In these circumstances, avocado is a dairy free alternative that adds vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats to your recipe. Avocados are also a fruit, so they pair great with other fruits, hence our blueberry compote topper!
Avocado Pancakes
Ingredients
Pancakes
1½ cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 avocado
1 teaspoon lime juice
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 cup + 2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla
Blueberry Compote
1 cup blueberries
¼ cup sugar
½ teaspoon lime zest
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl, mash avocado and lime juice with a fork until smooth. Whisk in honey, zest, and buttermilk. Add eggs and vanilla and whisk until fully combined.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt a pat of butter. Ladle ⅓ cup of batter into skillet. Cook until bubbles start to form and the pancake is golden underneath, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is golden, about 4 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
To make compote, combine berries, sugar and zest in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until berries begin to burst and mixture begins to bubble. Serve pancakes with warm berry compote over top.
