Pancakes for breakfast make you happy. But since you’re craving healthy food, you’re looking for a healthy pancake recipe. we got you Below we will show you how to do it vegan, gluten free, And high in protein Pancakes with red lentils.
Baking with lentils is awesome. By using them instead of wheat flour, we can make classic recipes gluten-free and give them a big protein boost. Following our Gluten Free Red Lentil Pasta recipe, we were excited to use them again and here we are!
To make this recipe vegan, we left out milk and eggs. Instead, we used a combination of oat flour, almond milk, red lentil puree, and vinegar. A little vinegar will react with the baking soda and help make the batter super fluffy. Do not worry; you won’t taste it at all.
As a sweetener, we used some dates instead of white sugar to make these pancakes sugar free to. You can top them with something sweet, like classic maple syrup, or like us, low-carb ingredients like yogurt and fruit.
Do you need proteins for breakfast? These pancakes have your back. Stack 3 or 4 of these and you get 17% RDI of proteins. Our recipe is also low in fat as one pancake contains only 1.6% RDI of fat – three times less than a classic pancake.
The recipe is simple and uncomplicated. The only thing to note is this You need to soak the red lentils first unless you use canned food. All instructions and tips are below, so just follow along and have fun!
NOTE: The default ingredient yield 12 pancakes And A portion consists of 3 pancakes.
frequently asked Questions
Are these lentil pancakes sweet or savory?
These vegan pancakes have a slightly earthy and nutty flavor thanks to lentils and almond milk. Oats and dates add a slightly sweet note to the overall flavor instead.
Just like classic pancakes, these lentil pancakes are not per se sweet or savory. Rather, the final taste depends on the ingredients you use to top your pancakes.
Maple syrup is the most classic topping, but we also love topping our pancake stack with soy yogurt, nuts, and fruit for added flavor and nutrition. Our lentil pancakes also taste great with savory toppings.
Are pancakes gluten free?
The classic pancakes contain white flour and are therefore not suitable for people with gluten intolerance.
Because here at Foodaciously, we want everyone to be able to enjoy the food they love without compromising, we’ve experimented with alternative methods to prepare this American breakfast favorite.
In our previous recipe here, we made the pancake batter with a combination of oats and buckwheat. Today we opted for a mix of red lentils and oatmeal instead.
Often used in gluten-free products like wraps and pasta, red lentils are also great in this recipe. We soaked red split lentils in water and then blended them into a smooth and fluffy paste.
Can pancakes be made without eggs?
Eggs are a staple in pancakes, so making them without this crucial ingredient seems daunting. However, there are many ways to make eggless pancakes. You can use mashed bananas, “flax egg”, silken tofu or applesauce.
Since beaten eggs add texture and fluff to classic pancakes, be sure to add baking powder, baking soda, and vinegar to your vegan batter for best results.