These vegan friendly gingerbread pancakes are a delightful holiday breakfast. Top with the maple cashew syrup for an extra special treat.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12pancakes
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Jade Jones
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Liquid Measuring Cup
Whisk
Cooking spatula
Blender
Ingredients
Gingerbread pancakes
1 ½cupsflour
3Tablespoonsdate sugaror sugar of choice
1teaspoonbaking powder
1teaspoonbaking soda
¾teaspoonground cinnamon
1 ½teaspoonginger powder
1/4teaspoonground cloves
½teaspoonground nutmeg
¼tspsalt
¼cupapplesauce
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2Tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
2Tablespoonsmolasses
¾cupoat milkor milk of choice
Maple Cashew Syrup
1cupcashewssoaked
¼cupmaple syrup
¼teaspoonvanilla extract
¼cupoat milkif cashews and maple syrup mixture gets too thick
Instructions
For pancakes
Place all the flour, date sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl and mix.
In a separate bowl, mix together the applesauce, vanilla, apple cider vinegar, molasses, and oat milk.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry slowly as you mix. Mix well but do not over mix as this may cause less rising or the pancakes.
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the apple cider vinegar to react to the baking soda to create small air bubbles that will result in a fluffy pancake.
Heat a frying pan or gridle up on medium heat and if it is a non-stick pan lightly coat with oil.
Use a 1/3 measuring cup to pour the batter into the pan. When bubble are forming on the surface flip over to the other side. Approximately 2 minutes per side.
Remove the pancake from the pan, place on a plate and cover with a dishtowel to keep them warm. Repeat until all the batter is finished.
For maple cashew syrup
Take the soaked cashews and place in a blender. Add the maple syrup and vanilla and blend well until smooth.
If the mixture becomes too thick add some of the oat milk to thin out so it is pourable. Pour onto pancakes and enjoy!
Notes
Soak the cashews preferably overnight but they can be soaked in hot water for 30 minutes to an hour in a pinch.Store the syrup in a covered container for up to 3-4 days. Stir or re-blend as needed.