Lemon-Poppy Seed Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce

Delicious everyday or an elegant addition to a special brunch.

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
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Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce

Course: Breakfast, Sauces and dressings, Snack
Servings: 0 pancakes

Ingredients

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour
  • 1 flax egg 2 Tbs ground flax + 3 Tbs water
  • 1 cup almond milk or other plant milk
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 teaspoons lemon zest about the zest from one lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract for extra lemony flavory
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup poppy seeds

Blueberry Sauce

  • 4 cups blueberries frozen or fresh
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1/2 tsp lemon extract

Instructions

Pancakes

  • Make the flax egg by stirring the ground flax into the water. Let sit for a few minutes to make a gel.
  • In a medium bowl, make the buttermilk substitute by combining the apple cider vinegar and almond milk. Let sit for a few minutes.
  • In another bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt).
  • Add the maple syrup, flax egg, applesauce, and lemon juice to the almond milk mixture.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth and combined.
  • Stir in the poppy seed and lemon zest.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle to medium. Pour batter, about 1/4 cup at a time, and cook a few minutes on each side.

Blueberry Sauce

  • Combine blueberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk the cornstarch into the water. Add to the blueberries and bring to a boil, stirring.
  • Reduce heat and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes.

Notes

The blueberry sauce is excellent when added to yogurt, cheesecake, french toast, or ice cream.  Plant-based, of course!