Taking over the blog today is Maddie Pasquariello, founder of East Coast Health and RD to-be. With a background in nutrition and passion for breakfast food, she is changing the game on morning routines with creations that look good, taste good, and do good. In an exclusive for Provenance Meals and inspired by our nutrition philosophy, Maddie gets in the spirit of fall with this gluten-free, dairy-free Pear + Apple Pancake recipe.
I look forward to weekend pancakes almost every week. These are inspired by the change of season — I usually like to add berries or banana to pancakes, but why not use seasonal apples + pears instead? These pancakes are full of complex carbs and healthy fats, which help hold you over, especially before a busy day or a workout! I love caramelizing apples or pears or using them in cooked recipes, because it takes the sweetness to the next level.
Pear and Apple Pancakes
Elevate your breakfast this season with spiced pancakes and a three-step apple compote. This easy-to-make recipe is free of dairy and gluten, but is full of fall flavors that will excite your palette. Enjoy this dish as a treat before work or indulge the whole family with a Sunday brunch.
To Prepare:
Melt 2 tsp. coconut oil and 2 tsp. honey together in a skillet. Once warm, add apples, and stir continuously for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
Whisk together egg, plant-based milk, vanilla, and coconut oil together in a small bowl.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a larger bowl.
At medium-low, add a bit of coconut oil to the same skillet. When hot, dollop in the pancake batter ¼ cup at a time, swirling it with the back of the measuring spoon to create a wider circle. Wait for bubbles to form on the surface, then flip the pancakes and cook another 1-2 minutes. Remove once cooked.
Serve warm pancakes with your apple compote and and honey or maple syrup, along with any additional toppings of your choice!
Ingredient List
Serves 21 large egg
¾ cup oat or almond milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. melted coconut oil
1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
¼ cup finely chopped or shredded pear
¼ cup finely chopped or shredded apple
Three-Ingredient Apple Compote
2 tsp. coconut oil
2 tsp. honey
1 apple, diced
Optional to Serve
Honey or maple syrup
Granola or muesli
