Hosting a vegan brunch with a gluten-free friend? A gluten-free vegan breakfast can be daunting, but this vegan pancake recipe is here to save the day (and make you look like an amazing vegan chef and terribly thoughtful friend as well)! This vegan pancake recipe uses oat flour to keep it gluten-free and the banana, chocolate & walnut theme makes it fun and flavorful. Banana pancakes never looked better, right?!
Make the flaxseed egg by combining the flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Allow to rest for 5 minutes while your waffle iron preheats.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine.
Combine the flaxseed egg, coconut milk, 1 tsp coconut oil and maple syrup in a separate bowl. Stir to combine.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until the batter is smooth. The batter should be thick, but pourable. If the batter is too thick, add more water. If the batter is too thin, add more flour.
Add the batter to your waffle iron. Cook the pancakes until golden brown. About 6 minutes.
Add the chocolate chips and ½ tsp of coconut oil to a small glass liquid measuring cup. Microwave the chocolate chips for 20 second intervals, stirring in between, until thin and syrupy.
Slice the banana and chop the walnuts.
Top your fresh-off-the-griddle pancakes with sliced bananas, chocolate syrup and chopped walnuts.