Chia Seed Pancakes – The Almond Eater

Craving a aspect of fiber and omega-3s together with your stack of blueberry pancakes? Let me introduce you to those Chia Seed Pancakes. 

They’re basically the identical as basic pancakes however made with entire wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds. I actually don’t know why it took me so lengthy to place chia seeds in my pancakes. I imply, I’ve been loving them in my morning jar of chocolate chia pudding, so it was a no brainer that I’d love them in a sizzling breakfast, too.

Let me inform you why you need to, any more, at all times put chia seeds in your pancakes: Chia seeds are excessive in protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, PLUS they’re fully flavorless. You get all these advantages whereas having fun with a fluffy stack of pancakes topped with lemon yogurt and blueberries. Sounds nice to me!

Chia Seed Pancakes Components

Flour – This recipe requires entire wheat flour, however you may substitute all-purpose flour or a 50-50 mixture of each.

Yogurt – I used plain Greek yogurt for the additional protein. Common yogurt works, too.

Milk – Any sort of milk goes, dairy or non-dairy.

Chia seeds – Complete or floor chia seeds give the pancakes a lift of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. The most effective half is you don’t even style them!

Lemon yogurt topping – I blended plain yogurt and lemon zest collectively for a creamy, tangy pancake topping. It’s optionally available, however provides a beautiful pop of brightness to every chunk.

Blueberries – My fruit of option to sprinkle over the yogurt topping. Recent or frozen blueberries each work effectively.

Variations

• Gluten-free choice – I haven’t examined it, however gluten-free all-purpose flour ought to work effectively.
• Dairy-free choice – Simply swap the dairy milk and yogurt for unsweetened non-dairy options.
• Vegan choice – Attempt utilizing 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp floor flaxseed blended with 6 tbsp water) as an alternative of actual eggs, maple syrup as an alternative of honey, and non-dairy yogurt and milk.
• Combine-in concepts – When you’ve blended the batter collectively, be at liberty to softly fold in 1/2 cup of blueberries, chocolate chips, raspberries, cherries, or diced strawberries.

Find out how to Make Chia Seed Pancakes

Step 1: Whisk the batter. Begin by whisking the eggs, honey, yogurt, and milk collectively in a big bowl. Add the flour, baking soda, and chia seeds, then whisk to mix.

Step 2: Soak the chia. Set the batter apart for 10 minutes so the chia seeds can soak.

Step 3: Prepare dinner. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter at a time onto a sizzling griddle and prepare dinner till it begins effervescent. Flip and proceed cooking till each side are golden. Repeat this step till you run out of batter.

Step 4: Make the topping. Whisk the yogurt and lemon zest collectively in a bowl. 

Step 5: Serve. Prime the fluffy chia pancakes with the yogurt topping and blueberries, then serve and luxuriate in!

Erin’s Ideas and Methods

• I like to recommend making the pancake batter a minimum of 10 minutes prematurely. This provides the chia seeds time to broaden and soften, which helps thicken the batter. 
• If the chia seeds are clumping collectively within the batter, simply give it a fast stir earlier than cooking the pancakes.
• This recipe calls for two tablespoons of chia seeds, however you should use 1 tablespoon or 3 tablespoons as an alternative for those who’d favor. Simply don’t use greater than 3 tablespoons, or else the batter will likely be chunky.

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