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Melissa Hemsley's perfect pancakes

Name: Melissa Hemsley's banana quinoa pancake recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 200g (about 1 large) banana, peeled; 100g quinoa flakes; 1 cup (250ml) any milk; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp maple syrup, plus extra to serve; 2 tbs coconut oil; Greek yoghurt, mixed berries & crushed pistachios, to serve

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Although made with bananas, these pancakes don’t taste strongly of them. Banana is used to give substance and a natural sweetness, while the quinoa flakes and egg not only add protein but also help bind the mixture. I make these about 1cm thick and very rustically shaped, but if you’ve got a pancake ring, whip it out to make a pretty stack, says Melissa.

200g (about 1 large) banana, peeled
100g quinoa flakes
1 cup (250ml) any milk
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp maple syrup, plus extra to serve
2 tbs coconut oil
Greek yoghurt, mixed berries & crushed pistachios, to serve

Method

1.

Place banana, quinoa flakes, milk, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder and maple syrup in a blender or food processor and whiz for 30 seconds or until well combined (alternatively, mash the banana with a fork and mix in a jug with the pancake ingredients).
2.

Melt a little of the coconut oil in a large non-stick frypan over high heat.
3.

Spoon 1/4 cup (60ml) batter into pan and use the back of a spoon to swirl into a rough circle, about 1cm thick and 8cm wide. Repeat to make another 2-3 pancakes, depending on the size of your pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook pancakes for 1 1/2 minutes or until set. When they start to bubble, flip each pancake over and cook for 1 minute or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and repeat with the rest of the batter, using a little more coconut oil each time.
4.

Place the cooked pancakes in the oven on a low temperature to keep warm while you make the rest.
5.

Divide pancakes among serving plates and top with a spoonful of yoghurt, mixed berries and pistachios. Drizzle with extra maple syrup to serve.