Inspired by last weekend’s shenanigans, I wanted to make my own version of coconut pancakes. First I had to get myself an early birthday present (it was already wrapped, oddly enough!):
My very own griddle (Calphalon, from Williams Sonoma, if you want to get your own). This may be the best kitchen item I have ever bought. Better than this guy (which caused bleeding), and definitely better than this one. But without further ado…
Coconut Pancake Recipe
Ingredients (serves 2 – or 1 big breakfast – it’s about 500 calories total, without toppings)
- 1 egg plus 2 egg whites (1 yolk, 3 whites total)
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup flour (I used whole wheat)
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (This is because I don’t have baking powder or soda. I don’t know if it did anything. Maybe you can just leave it out.)
Directions
- Preheat your griddle (low heat).
- Mix together the yolk, flakes, flour, almond milk, salt, and lemon juice. Set aside. This should sit for about 5 minutes.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Add the yolk and flour mixture to the egg whites; mix together gently.
- Scoop 1/2 cup-fuls of the batter onto the griddle. When bubbles start to appear and pop, it’s time to flip. Mine took about 3-4 minutes per side. (This is low heat, remember.)
- Top the coconut pancakes with: more coconut flakes, honey, peanut butter, whipped cream, or whatever you desire!
You can’t not make these coconut pancakes. This coconut pancakes recipe came out with 10 small guys; I think I had 6 and Bobby had 4 plus vegetarian bacon (which tastes delicious cooked on a griddle; I had a bite).
There were about 500 calories in the whole coconut pancake recipe, so it’s either a substantial 1-person breakfast or you can put on some toppings and split it between 2 people. Or save half for another day. I topped mine with more coconut flakes and honey.
I’m really into the coconut this week and I have another recipe to share with coconut in it later.
Do you like coconut? What’s your favorite coconut recipe? Have you made coconut pancakes yet?
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I’m really into coconut lately too. I just made coconut butter! It’s great!
oh my gosh- I’m obsessed with coconut- just book marked these. Thank you!
@Erica: Yay! I hope you make them
I kind of wish I liked coconut, but the smell just reminds me of suntan lotion. I like the smell and suntan lotion, but I don’t really enjoy eating it that much
However, maybe I should give it another shot.
@Abby: Give it another shot! These are awesome – but then again, I love the smell of suntan lotion, so…
Like abby, I used to think of “hawaiian tropics” tanning oil..but I just snubbed it for a while and when I had some a few months ago, loved it! I dont like it in candy (like mounds bars) but I like coconut milk in my homemade ice cream and I made some delicious waffles with them!
ohhh they look fluffy. You know I am a coconut freak, so I will be making these, if just for myself if I must!
Thanks for sharing.
I think I’ll make pancake for dinner tonight! easy!
haha
what a great way to start your day!
I love coconut! I have never had or thought of coconut pancakes though! They look delish!
Those look fabulous! Very ‘cakey’ in texture. I jsut bought some coconut last week that I may have to use here! It is amazing how dried, unsweetened coconut tastes nothing like the moist sugar stuff that I was accustomed to from the grocery stores.
OMG, those look delicious. I think I’m putting them on my “to eat” list next week. (Need to get paid first.)
Yummy! I love whole wheat pancakes but never thought to incorporate coconut. My favorite thing to have coconut with lately is oatmeal.
Oh my gosh, Maggie…those look so so yummy! I’m on a coconut kick right now, which is really funny because up until about two weeks ago, I absolutely hated coconut. Crazy, eh?
This recipie looks amazing! I love coconut anything. Coconut water is awesome.
Unfortunately, I am not a coconut person. I feel like people either love or hate coconut. I don’t like it. I do like creative pancakes though, and I bet these would be good with a variety of tweaks!
@Kim: My dad hates coconut! It’s funny because the rest of our family love sit.
sounds great – i’m gonna post on facebook!
@Lynn: Awesome! I hope you make them
Those look absolutely excellent. They appear to be kind of thick, and a little puffy, almost like Indian frybread (which is a big deal here in the Midwest, but I don’t know if people elsewhere know what that is!).
I LOVE coconut anything. I have made raw coconut pancakes but nothing like this…though I should!
@Amber: YES they were fantastic. I am definitely going to make them again. And soon.
I love making pancakes with coconuts on the weekend. I did not make them from scratch though, I added toasted coconut flakes and mixed it with Kodiak cakes pancake mix. It was so delicious, toasting the coconuts first was the key. It was more flavorful.
I want to try making them from scratch though and will keep your recipe in mind.
thank you for the sharing and for the inspiration
@Lea: I love your blog name! That sounds delicious
Hey! I am making these tonight- is it ok if I post a link to your recipe and post my slight modifications?? email me at itzyskitchen at gmail dot com and let me know! Thank you <3 <3
@Erica: YES totally!
I get pleasure from, lead to I discovered exactly what I was having a look for. You’ve ended my four day lengthy hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye
would these work with any flour, wheat free flour or just 1/2 cup of coconut flour?
@G: I’ve only done them as I listed above. If you try a different variation let me know how it works out!