Description
Delight in these visually striking and nutritious Activated Charcoal Pancakes topped with a vibrant homemade Blackberry Compote. Made with wholesome buckwheat flour and enriched with cinnamon and vanilla, these pancakes are both flavorful and unique. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, served warm with creamy peanut butter, coconut yogurt, and a sweet-tart blackberry compote.
Ingredients
Scale
Pancakes
- 1 cup organic buckwheat flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon food-grade activated charcoal
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil, plus extra for cooking
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blackberry Compote
- 1 large handful of blackberries
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup
- Splash of water
Toppings
- Peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pancakes: Preheat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with a little coconut oil to prevent sticking.
- Make the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the buckwheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, activated charcoal, and filtered water. Stir thoroughly until a thick, smooth batter forms without lumps.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour approximately ¼ cup of batter into the preheated pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the underside is set and firm. Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another minute until both sides are golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Make the Blackberry Compote: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the blackberries, splash of water, and maple syrup. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and break down into a thick compote, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Assemble the Pancakes: Layer the cooked pancakes with spoonfuls of peanut butter and dollops of coconut yogurt. Drizzle the warm blackberry compote generously over the top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the activated charcoal pancakes immediately, allowing the flavors and textures to meld for a delicious and unique breakfast experience.
Notes
- Use food-grade activated charcoal specifically made for culinary use to ensure safety.
- For a vegan option, ensure the peanut butter and coconut yogurt contain no animal products.
- Adjust the consistency of the batter with a little extra water if it feels too thick.
- To enhance the compote, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of cinnamon.
- The pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven while finishing the batch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
