Blend the sweet flavor of strawberries with the rich taste of matcha (green tea powder) in these perfect little pancake bites. They’re fun to make, delicious to eat, and their red and green color combo makes a stunning presentation!
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Serves:
2
Ingredients
1 package (16 ounces) Driscoll’s Strawberries, divided
3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 – 2 teaspoons matcha powder
1 cup oat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
Powdered sugar
1
STEM and CORE about 10 largest strawberries from 1 package (16 ounces) strawberries.
2
SLICE cored strawberries horizontally into thick discs and SET ASIDE.
3
STEM and CORE and CHOP remaining strawberries.
4
PLACE chopped strawberries into a medium bowl.
5
ADD 1 tablespoon maple syrup and ADD 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
6
TOSS to combine and SET ASIDE chopped strawberries.
7
PLACE 1 cup all-purpose flour into a medium bowl.
8
ADD 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal.
9
ADD 1 tablespoon baking powder.
10
ADD 1 – 2 teaspoons matcha powder.
11
STIR to combine and SET ASIDE flour mixture.
12
POUR 1 cup oat milk into a small bowl.
13
ADD 2 tablespoons maple syrup.
14
ADD 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
15
STIR to combine.
16
ADD milk mixture to flour mixture and STIR until thoroughly combined.
17
SET ASIDE pancake batter.
18
PREHEAT a nonstick skillet to medium-low heat.
19
DIP 1 sliced strawberry into pancake batter and TURN to COAT evenly.
20
PLACE dipped strawberry into prepared skillet and COOK until bubbles begin to appear on surface.
21
FLIP and COOK until bubbles begin to appear on surface.
22
TRANSFER to a plate and REPEAT with remaining sliced strawberries.
23
GARNISH with prepared chopped strawberries.
24
GARNISH with 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional).
25
GARNISH with powdered sugar.
26
SERVE immediately.
