Almond Pear Cardamom Pancakes
From August to March there are many pear varieties in season. As pears are juicy, delicious and good for you, it makes good sense to come up with unique ways to highlight these gems of the Northwest.
Grain free pancakes are a great place to start. Gluten-free, dairy free and grain free these Almond Pear Cardamom Pancakes are terrific way to beats by dre start the day. They are hearty and sweet with a little tease of the exotic from the cardamom that will leave your guests wondering just what's in them that makes them so delectable. And they won't spike your blood sugar levels leaving you to crash later in the day.
Resist the urge to cut the pears in big chunks, the smaller the better as this will ensure even cooking of the pancakes. I have even mashed mine beats pas cher up with a potato masher on occasion to make sure they are really small. It is best to let the batter sit for about 10 minutes before cooking the pancakes but if you just can't wait, it is not the end of the world.
In a blender combine all ingredients except the pears. Process on high speed until smooth a fully combined, 1- 2 minutes. Pour batter into a mixing bowl and fold in the diced pears.
Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Spray lightly with gluten-free non-stick cooking spray. Ladle in about 2 tablespoons per pancake. Cook doudoune moncler pas cher until the tops form small bubbles and the edges start to look dry, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the bottom is browned and the pancake feels firm, about 1 more minute. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
Serve with a good quality non-dairy spread such as Earth Balance (or butter if dairy is not an issue ) and maple syrup if desired.
Makes 12 pancakes.