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Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

Thick, vegan, gluten-free lemon poppy seed pancakes made with full-fat coconut milk, oil, and gluten-free flour. Bright lemon zest and poppy seeds give these pancakes a tender, citrusy bite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 9 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cupfull-fat canned coconut milk
  • 3 Tbspavocado oilor olive oil
  • 3 Tbsppure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsppure vanilla extract
  • 1 cupgluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbspbaking powder
  • 1 Tbsppoppy seeds
  • 4 lemons zestedabout 2 Tbsp zest
  • 1/8 tspsea salt

Instructions

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk, 3 Tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil), 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1 Tbsp poppy seeds, about 2 Tbsp lemon zest (from the 4 lemons), and 1/8 tsp sea salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter will be very thick — this is normal. Do not overmix.
  • Preheat a large nonstick or well-seasoned skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease the skillet with a small amount of the oil listed (use a paper towel or brush to spread the oil).
  • Measure 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake and place it onto the hot, greased skillet. Use the back of a spoon or a spatula (or clean fingers) to gently smooth each mound into a circular shape.
  • Cook each pancake 2 to 3 minutes, until the edges begin to set and the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip and cook the other side 1 to 2 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
  • Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining batter, re-greasing the skillet lightly with the oil from the ingredient list as needed.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately with your preferred toppings.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cup
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Zester