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Authors: Lindsay S. Nixon

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1 c whole-wheat pastry flour 1 tbsp baking powder
¹â
₂tsp ground cinnamon
¹â
₈tsp fine salt
1 c non-dairy milk
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp raw sugar (optional)

1. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.

2. Combine non-dairy milk with maple and sugar, if using.

3. Pour wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined; a few lumps are okay.

4. Let rest for 10 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, heat skillet over very low heat.

6. Transfer mixture to a large glass/liquid measuring cup or use greased
¹â
₄-cup measuring cup.

8. Spray skillet with cooking spray and pour in
¹â
₄cup batter.

8. Cook on one side until bubbles form, gently flip, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.

VARIATION

Eggnog Pancakes

Substitute 1 cup of vegan eggnog or 1 cup of vanilla non-dairy milk combined with
¹â
₄tsp of nutmeg and
¹â
₈tsp of cloves in place of plain non-dairy milk.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

PANCAKES

Calories 79; Calories from Fat 5; Total Fat 0.5g; Cholesterol 0mg; Total Carbohydrate 16.3g; Dietary Fiber 1.7g; Sugars 3.7g; Protein 2.3g

EGGNOG PANCAKES

Calories 79.9; Calories from Fat 2.8; Fat 0.3g; Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 2.3g; Carbohydrate 17g; Fiber 2.2g; Sugar 1.3g

Brown Rice Pancakes

Serves 8
| Brown rice flour adds a bit of a crunch and a nice nutty taste to traditional pancakes.

¹â
₂c whole-wheat pastry flour
¹â
₂c brown rice flour
1 tbsp baking powder
¹â
₂tsp ground cinnamon
¹â
₈tsp fine salt
1 c non-dairy milk
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp raw sugar (optional)

1. Whisk flours, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.

2. Combine non-dairy milk with maple and sugar, if using.

3. Pour wet mixture into dry and stir until just combined; a few lumps are okay.

4. Let rest for 10 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, heat skillet over very low heat.

6. Transfer mixture to a large glass/liquid measuring cup or use greased
¹â
₄-cup measuring cup.

7. Spray skillet with cooking spray and pour in
¹â
₄cup batter.

8. Cook on one side until bubbles form, then gently flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories 86.4; Calories from Fat 3.8; Total Fat 0.4g; Cholesterol 0mg; Total Carbohydrate 18.5g; Protein 2.2g

Cajun Home Fries

Serves 4
|
Pictured on pg. 22 (with No-Huevos Rancheros)
| These spicy home fries are ridiculously addictive. You'll be popping them in your mouth while plating other food and “accidentally” leaving a few on the tray in the kitchen so you can go back for more in secret.

2 medium russet potatoes,
diced
about 2 tsp granulated garlic powder
about 2 tsp granulated onion powder
about 1 tsp onion flakes
about
¹â
₄tsp paprika
cayenne powder, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

1. Preheat oven to 400Â°F. Grease cookie sheet and set aside.

2. Place potatoes in a mixing bowl.

3. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle spices over top. Be generous with garlic and onion, but do not use too much cayenne or paprika. Add salt and pepper.

4. Mix to evenly coat. Re-spray and repeat.

5. Transfer to cookie sheet, making sure there is no overlap.

6. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, or until fully cooked and crisp.

Herbed Home Fries

Serves 4
|
Pictured opposite
| These add a great contrast to brunch foods like Tofu Scramble (pg. 18), but they're also a great mashed-potato alternative.

2 medium russet potatoes, diced
about 2 tsp granulated garlic powder
about 2 tsp granulated
onion powder
about 1 tsp Italian seasoning
salt, to taste

1. Preheat oven to 400Â°F. Grease cookie sheet and set aside.

2. Place potatoes in a mixing bowl.

3. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle spices over top. Be generous with garlic and onion. Add salt.

4. Mix to evenly coat. Re-spray and repeat.

5. Transfer to cookie sheet, making sure there is no overlap.

6. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, or until fully cooked and crisp.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

CAJUN HOME FRIES