Maca Morning Cakes
Breakfast treats with energy benefits! Maca root has adaptogenic qualities. This pancake recipe offers a delicious way to boost your day.
Equipment
- Griddle
- Medium bowl
- 8-cup liquid measure optional, but convenient
- Measuring cups (dry) and spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ⅜ cup almond flour
- 2 Tablespoons maca root powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated stevia or use a Tablespoon of sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups milk Use dairy or choose plant milk if you are vegan. The flavor of maple oat milk is especially nice.
- 1 whole egg Vegans can substitute with 1 Tablespoon ground flax meal + 3 Tablespoons water. Be sure to let the mixture rest for 10-15 minutes.
- 1 egg white For vegan recipe, omit.
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
Instructions Start Cooking
- In a medium bowl, combine the flours, maca root powder, and remaining dry ingredients. Stir well.
- Pour the dairy or plant-based milk into a 4- or 8-cup liquid measure. Add the egg or flax egg and egg white (if using) and maple syrup. Whisk or use a fork to briskly combine the wet ingredients.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and stir just until all are moistened.
- Let the mixture sit for a few minutes as you heat a griddle or large skillet.
- Pour a generous half cup of pancake batter onto griddle and cook until small bubbles form on the wet side. Flip pancake and cook for a few more seconds.
- Transfer to plate and cover with foil to stay warm (or hand off to be eaten immediately). Continue cooking pancakes until all the batter is used up.
- Serve topped with plant-based yogurt or Greek yogurt and/or syrup.
Notes
If you have extra pancakes, freeze them for another morning. 🥶
Place parchment or wax paper in between each. Wrap 2 to 3 pancakes tightly in foil. For optimal freshness, place the foil-wrapped bundle of cakes into a zip bag before freezing.
To reheat, microwave each frozen pancake for about 60 seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 241mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Maca Morning Cakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
116
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
241
mg
10
%
Potassium
141
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
83
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
88
mg
9
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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