These Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy’s Seeds Pancakes are a fluffy and delicious option for those wanting to save time in the kitchen, but also love a tasty Sunday pancake. They’re moist, full of fresh lemon flavor, and poppy seed crunches you all know my favorite meal of the day is Brekkie. I make so many different kinds of pancakes they’re always crispy and golden on the outside and thick in the center. You must try this!

Ingredients

Almond flour is the base of these lemony pancakes. is rich in vitamin E and other antioxidants. It’s also an excellent source of Manganese. Magnesium.
Coconut flour is a gluten-free flour made out of coconut I like to use it in my pancakes for texture and flavor. High in fiber, a good source of protein may promote stable blood sugar, good digestion, and heart health.
Baking Powder gives the pancakes their fluffiness, also responsible for the bubbles in the batter.
Salt Its presence perks up the depth and complexity of other flavors as the ingredients meld. Salt also provides a balance to the sweetness of the pancake batter.
Poppy Seeds This tiny little seed provides a delicious nuttiness and a slight crunch to the texture of the pancakes. You can add as much as you want to make these gluten-free pancakes super speckled. are great sources of many of the nutrients the body needs to stay healthy. These include protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. They are good for sleep since Known to create a calming effect, the seeds help in bringing down stress levels.
Eggs and pancakes rely on eggs to provide the additional structure necessary to hold the bubbles and allow the pancake to rise. it adds a little yellow color to the pancakes.
Non-Dairy Milk Non-Dairy Milk + Lemon Juice: Your favorite unsweetened non-dairy milk mixed with lemon juice acts as rich vegan buttermilk for these moist and fluffy pancakes!
Maple Syrup is a healthier alternative to sugar and has many benefits. It’s less processed than regular table sugars and therefore contains more nutrients like vitamins, minerals & antioxidants which help improve your health.
Vanilla Extract: A small splash of vanilla extract ties everything together! It is my favorite flavor.
Lemon Zest The taste of the freshly grated lemon zest makes it all it is the key to the pancake. It is tasty citrus. which gives the pancake the tangy lemon flavor.
Avocado oil offers a vitamin-rich option for cooking and is much lower in calories. If a recipe requires butter, substitute equal parts avocado oil for the same portion of butter

FAQs

Can I freeze Lemon and Poppy’s seeds pancake?
Yes! After you cook the pancakes allow them to cool completely then place them in an airtight container or freezer bag with parchment paper placed between each pancake to help prevent them from sticking. Place in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, remove from the freezer and pop them in a toaster or toaster oven for about 5 minutes.

Tips

Make sure you rest the pancake batter for 5-10 min
Be careful when zesting the lemon. Lightly zest the outer yellow rind. Don’t zest too much in one spot once the area becomes white. Zesting the white inner rind will lead to bitter-tasting zest.
Make sure to use fine almond flour for texture
Be aware when working with almond flour to be extra careful on flipping the pancakes.

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