Pancakes de Chocolate y Caramelo

Ingredientes

• 1 cup oats ((see notes))
• 1/2 cup rice flour (white)
• 3 tbsp cacao powder
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar ((or brown sugar))
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (ground (or flax seeds))
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 scant cup plant-based milk
• 1 small banana ((see notes))
• 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses ((optional))
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
• coconut oil ((for frying))
• 3 tbsp maple syrup ((or agave syrup))
• 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter (or nut butter of choice (see notes))
• 1 tbsp cacao butter ((melted))

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Caramel ---

2. 2

   Put all "caramel filling" ingredients into a small bowl and stir with a whisk.

3. 3

   Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spoon about 1 heaped tbsp onto the paper. Use the back of the spoon to spread it out into a round disc about 7-8 cm in diameter (see photo above in the text). Make 6 discs in total.

4. 4

   Put the pan into the freezer for about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   --- Pancakes ---

6. 6

   Meanwhile, put all dry pancake ingredients into a bowl and stir with a whisk.

7. 7

   Process all wet pancake ingredients (except the oil) in a blender.

8. 8

   Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir with a whisk to combine. Let the batter rest for a few minutes.

9. 9

   Once the caramel discs are firm, you can start making the pancakes: Preheat a skillet to low-medium heat and add a little bit of oil (or you can use cooking spray).

10. 10

    Pour about 1 1/2 heaped tbsp of the pancake batter into the skillet, spread it and place 1 frozen caramel disc into the center of the batter. Add more batter (approx. 1 tbsp) to cover the caramel.

11. 11

    Put a lid on the skillet and cook the pancake for approximately 3 minutes. The lid is important, otherwise, the pancake won't cook properly because of the frozen caramel disc! Flip the pancake and cook if from the other side for a further 1-2 minutes. Continue with the remaining pancake batter. (Tip: By using two skillets at the same time you'll save time).

12. 12

    Enjoy with banana slices and a chocolate sauce!