Love that this recipe is no-fuss, just toss everything in the blender. Unlike usual pancakes, these have zero white flour or white sugar. Chia seeds add a dose of plant protein and omega 3’s. Oh, and beets beat CRAP food coloring any day.
25 minutes • Servings: Makes 9 small pancakes (3 inch diameter). Print Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- pinch sea salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 medium beet (1/2 cup chopped), cooked + cooled
- 1 medium banana
Directions
1) Blend to make batter: In a blender or food processor, pulse oats until flour. Pulse in baking powder, chia seeds, salt, cinnamon, beet & banana for 1 minute, until smooth. Stir in milk. Let the batter sit for 15ish minutes so the chia has time to thicken it up. Note: Beets add a beautiful pink/red hue to this pancake batter but if you desire a more dramatic red pancake add 10-15 drops of natural food coloring.
2) Cook pancakes: Heat a 12” skillet over medium heat and add oil. Pour batter into nine small pancakes and cook for about 2 minutes and flip. You’ll know it’s time to flip because you’ll see bubbles appear on the surface of the pancakes. Cook the other side about 2 more minutes, until golden. Note: Create cute heart-shaped pancakes with THIS mold.
Nutritional Facts for Heart Beet Pancakes
3 small pancakes
Makes 9 small pancakes (3 inch diameter).
Daily Value %*
9%
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11%
30%
12%
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* Daily Value % based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Karen says
I like how these are vegan. If I didn’t care about color could I use golden beets?I happen to have those in the fridge.
Dawn says
Absolutely you can use golden beets. And really the red color comes a lot from the natural food coloring because there isn’t quite enough red beet in the recipe to get them to be so red. 😉
Grace Ball says
can you make the batter ahead of time and leave in the fridge making 3 pancakes at a time? I am cooking for one. Thanks,
Grace
Dawn says
Hey! This is what I do….make all of the pancakes! Then just reheat them before eating. You can reheat them under the broiler or in a dry pan on the stove. You can even use a toaster! The pancakes also freeze for up to 3 months.
Danyelle says
Hi,
Are chia seeds absolutely necessary? Chia seeds upset my stomach. Thanks for the info.
Dawn says
The chia seeds act like an EGG binder in this recipe. You can SWAP the chia seeds for 2T of GROUND FLAXSEED to do the binding, instead. xx
Jessica says
What do you suggest for the topping on the pancakes?
Dawn says
I recommend eating these pancakes w/ an egg & 1/2 cup berries. You can mash the recommended berries for a topping…either room temperature or heated. Think of it like fruit syrup. Or you can also swap the recommended egg to eat w/ them 2T chopped walnuts & cinnamon on top.
vicki mata says
Bananas… what can you replace the banana with?
Dawn says
Beets go great with bananas or berries. Mash 2/3 cup strawberries or raspberries as the banana swap.
moj says
Thanks, this recipe sounds great! Questions:
1. : how much oil does it use up? I mean does it suck up a lot of oil?
2. I dont bake much, so, chemically, would eggs be able to replace the chia seeds with 1 or 2 eggs?
Thx again! 🙂
Dawn says
You just need to wipe the pan w/ a little coconut oil…1 teaspoon for 3 pancakes. You can use 2 eggs instead of chia, but you also have to reduce the milk by 1/2 cup.
Dena says
I just wanted to say how nice & helpful your responses were in the comments. Love the options they provided 🙂
This is my first time seeing any of your articles 🙂 this recipe sounds amazing
Dawn says
Thanks Dena! xx OMYUM!
Cindy says
I just ordered your book because I have LOVED every recipe of yours that I’ve tried!
I don’t have any questions but just wanted to let you know that this is the very first “diet” that I know I can fit into my lifestyle! Keep on cooking and creating new recipes and I’ll do my part in buying your books and encouraging my friends to do so as well!
Dawn says
CINDY! Thanks for the enthusiasm & support! Girl, you’re amazing! If you have any requests or questions…my door is always open! It’s people like you that fuel & spark me. Thanks for being an inspiration!
Kara Ferguson says
I have a nut allergy and was wondering if you can use coconut milk in place of the almond milk? Also, I am so intrigued by your eating plan and have watched the TV show you are featured on. I think your plan would be perfect for me and I want, like all of your recipes!
Dawn says
Yes! You can use your favorite milk…dairy or non-dairy. Thanks for all the recipe love! The Superfood Swap Starter Kit has my favorite 12 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 17 dinners, 10 snack (all are different than what’s on my website).
Jen says
Can you use canned beets?
Dawn says
Yes, canned work. Although I like steamed beets found in the produce section of the grocery store better. xx
Jen says
These are amazing! Thanks I ended up using frozen beets.
Misty says
My 10 month old loves these!!!! Just wanted to let you know they are great for kids too!
Dawn says
Can’t BEET them! hehehe Glad to know they are good for all ages! xx
Sara says
I tried these tonight and they were a disaster! They wouldn’t cook in the middle- I tried thinning them out with more milk and it didn’t help. They all were a raw- gooey mess! What did I do wrong???
Dawn says
Oh no! There’s nothing more frustrating than a flop recipe! Sorry they didn’t turn out for you. The FIX: 1) pan/griddle hotter, or 2) fewer pancakes in the pan/on the griddle, or this is what I really think will help….3) make them thinner so they cook in the middle. That little bit of batter makes 9 thin pancakes. xx
Chellee says
I just discovered you on the show that I’m now matching on Hulu. I’m really excited about the info you are offering. Keep it up! Thank you!!
Carrie Sitz Trieglaff says
Hi Dawn!
I made these for my kids this morning and also snuck in some hemp seeds. We added a bit of blue coloring to 1/2 of the batter to make purple ones too. They were a huge hit. We froze the leftovers and my kids have been grabbing them out of the freezer all afternoon. I will be making these again – possibly every weekend with extras for the busy weekday mornings. Any suggestions for natural food coloring? My 6 year old daughter is requesting rainbow pancakes for her next sleepover party.
Thank You for sharing!!
Dawn says
THIS IS AWESOME! Here is the natural food coloring you can use to make A RAINBOW: http://www.amazon.com/India-Tree-Natural-Decorating-3-Count/dp/B001EQ5BXA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=dajablrd-20&linkId=395aba7c0d6074b5bd2c9c77df62a921
Carrie Sitz Trieglaff says
Thanks! Loved watching your show and following your career. You haven’t changed a bit since our Bagelman recipe experimenting days in Champaign – still as beautiful and fun as you were back then. Congrats on all of your well-deserved success!!!
Dawn says
Hey Carrie! I was wondering why your name was so familiar! Bagelman’s! OMG! So great to hear from you! Thanks for stopping by & trying recipes! I appreciate you! xoxoxox