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Flapjacks a la Almondine and Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
- Flapjacks:
- 6 ounces brown rice flour (available in health food stores)
- 1 ounce tapioca flour
- 1 ounce almond meal flour (available in health food stores)
- 1/2 teaspoon non-aluminum baking powder (available in health food stores)
- 1/4 teaspoon Xanthan gum (a thickening agent, available in health food stores and specialty shops)
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 8 ounces cold milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- Berry smoothie:
- 1/2 cup grape juice
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1/4 cup strawberries, frozen
- 1/4 cup almonds, soaked overnight in water
- 1/2 date, fresh
Preparation
For flapjacks: Mix the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Whisk the wet ingredients, then pour the wet into the dry and mix well.
If using baking soda, let mixture sit for about five minutes so that the soda can do its job.
Using a non-stick griddle or skillet, place the pan over medium-high heat. If you aren't using a non-stick pan, then add just enough oil or butter to coat the surface of the pan.
Using a 4-6 ounce. ladle, pour the pancake patter into rounds on the pan. When the upside of the pancake is filled with bubbles turn over.
Serve warm, top with real butter and pure maple syrup. If using corn meal, you can pour boiling water over the corn meal, then mix gently. Use same amount of water as you do corn meal. Then follow the steps of the recipe as is. This allows the corn meal to lighten up.
For smoothie: Remove the pit from the date. Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
