Chai Spice Pancakes

Chai Spice Buckwheat Pancakes

topped with sautéed apples

This fall inspired vegan recipe was created by our in-house chef, Ananda Johnson.

“Buckwheat is the classic element in these fluffy pancakes and it's gluten free! It's a great protein source too. We've combined buckwheat flour with our local Montana Whole Grain gluten free pancake mix. This recipe includes the nutty flavor of toasted sesame oil and a chai spice blend. Be creative with the toppings and take advantage of seasonal fruit. We taste-tested this with the staff at the ranch and got a solid thumbs up.”

For the Pacakes

-1 cup montanaglutenfree.com Waffle and Pancake Mix or any all-purpose gluten-free flour *see notes below
-1/2 cup buckwheat flour
-1 Tablespoon baking powder
-1 Tablespoon coconut sugar
-2 teaspoons Chai Spice Blend (see below)
-1/8 teaspoon sea salt
-1 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk (almond, oat, soy, hemp, etc)
-1/4 cup water
-2 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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For Chai Spice Blend & Apples

-4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
-2 teaspoons ground ginger
-1 teaspoon ground cardamom
-1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
-1/2 teaspoon allspice
-1 apple, cored and diced

INSTRUCTIONS:

For the Pancakes

1. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients - flours, baking powder, coconut sugar, chai spice, and salt

2. In a separate bowl, combine and whisk together the wet ingredients -plant milk, water, sesame oil, and vanilla extract.

3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until just combined. Let the batter rest and "bloom" for at least 5 minutes.

4. Lightly oil a heated griddle or skillet and spoon on the batter to make 6-9 pancakes.

5. Flip when bubbles form and the edges are a little dry. Cook to a golden brown. Serve with your favorite toppings.

For the Chai Spice Blend

1. Measure the ingredients into a bowl or a jar and stir to blend.

2. Seal what you don't use and store in your spice cupboard.

For the Chai Apples

1. Place the diced apples in a bowl and sprinkle in the chai spice mix, stir to coat evenly.

2. Spray a tiny bit of oil in a skillet on medium heat and and toss in the spiced apples. Cook for about 5 minutes.

3. Once heated, toss in a little water, about 1 tablespoon, and quickly place a lid over the apples and turn off the heat. This will steam them to the perfect softness.

Plate Your Creation

1. Serve the pancakes warm and add vegan butter if desired.

2. Top with a spoonful of the chai apples and drizzle with pure maple syrup.

3. Spoon a side of local raspberry jam, or huckleberries.

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NOTES:

We love our Montana and strive to support our local farmers. Montana Gluten Free has a beautiful blend for Waffle and Pancake Mix that is whole grain and no GMO. The ingredients in the mix we used has gluten free toasted oat flour, gluten free tapioca starch, salt, and xanthan gum.