Description
Delight in these visually striking and nutrient-packed Activated Charcoal Pancakes paired with a sweet and tangy blackberry compote. Made with wholesome buckwheat flour and infused with food-grade activated charcoal, these pancakes offer a unique twist on traditional breakfast favorites. Enhanced by a creamy peanut butter and coconut yogurt layer, this recipe combines rich flavors and contrasting textures for a satisfying morning meal perfect for four servings.
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 frying)
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blackberry Compote
- 1 large handful of blackberries
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup
- Splash of water
To Serve
- Peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pancakes: Preheat a non-stick frying pan with a little coconut oil over medium heat to ensure the pancakes cook evenly without sticking.
- Make the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the buckwheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, activated charcoal, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and filtered water until a thick, smooth batter forms.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the preheated pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom is firm and lightly golden. Flip carefully and cook for another minute until the other side is cooked through and golden.
- Prepare the Blackberry Compote: While pancakes cook, combine blackberries, a splash of water, and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the berries soften and break down, forming a luscious compote.
- Assemble the Pancakes: Spread peanut butter and coconut yogurt between layers of pancakes, then drizzle the warm blackberry compote on top to add a vibrant fruity sweetness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the pancakes warm, enjoying the balance of the slightly earthy activated charcoal pancakes complemented by the creamy spreads and fresh berry compote.
Notes
- Activated charcoal is safe for consumption in small amounts; ensure you use food-grade charcoal only.
- For a thicker batter, reduce the water slightly or add more buckwheat flour.
- Swap peanut butter with almond butter or another nut-free spread if preferred or for allergies.
- Use fresh or frozen blackberries; if frozen, slightly thaw them before making the compote.
- These pancakes are naturally gluten-free due to buckwheat flour.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
