FRUIT TOPPINGS FOR PANCAKES RECIPES

Steps:

• Put 100g plain flour and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl.
• Make a well in the centre and crack 2 eggs into the middle.
• Pour in about 50ml from the 300ml of semi-skimmed milk and 1 tbsp sunflower oil then start whisking from the centre, gradually drawing the flour into the eggs, milk and oil. Once all the flour is incorporated, beat until you have a smooth, thick paste. Add a little more milk if it is too stiff to beat.
• Add a good splash of milk and whisk to loosen the thick batter. While still whisking, pour in a steady stream of the remaining milk. Continue pouring and whisking until you have a batter that is the consistency of slightly thick single cream.
• Heat the pan over a moderate heat, then wipe it with oiled kitchen paper.
• Ladle some batter into the pan, tilting the pan to move the mixture around for a thin and even layer. Quickly pour any excess batter into the mixing bowl, return the pan to the heat.
• Leave to cook, undisturbed, for about 30 secs. If the pan is the right temperature, the pancake should turn golden underneath after about 30 secs and will be ready to turn.
• Hold the pan handle, ease a palette knife under the pancake, then quickly lift and flip it over. Make sure the pancake is lying flat against the base of the pan with no folds, then cook for another 30 secs before turning out onto a warm plate.
• Continue with the rest of the batter, serving them as you cook or stack onto a plate. You can freeze the pancakes for 1 month, wrapped in cling film or make them up to a day ahead.

Steps:

• Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then whisk in the mashed banana, nut or seed butter and coconut sugar. Pour in the milk, apple cider vinegar and vanilla and mix until smooth.
• Slowly add almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, baking powder and stir until the batter is combined. The batter should be somewhat thick. Allow the batter to rest for 3-5 minutes - this helps it thicken up.
• Meanwhile, make the banana topping. In a small nonstick saucepan or skillet, melt the vegan butter (or coconut oil) over medium-low heat. Stir in the maple syrup and cinnamon. Add the bananas in a single layer and cook on each side for 1-2 minutes (or until golden). Set aside for topping.
• Preheat a griddle or a large skillet on medium-low/medium heat. It's important to allow the pancakes to cook low and slow since they are grain free. Coat the griddle or pan with avocado oil spray, coconut oil spray or ghee.
• Drop scant ¼-cup rounds onto the griddle. Cook until the edges begin to turn golden brown and bubbles form on the top, about 3-5 minutes. GENTLY flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes, or until golden brown and the middle is cooked through.
• Serve with maple syrup, caramelized bananas, melted ghee/vegan butter or whipped coconut cream, if desired.