A powerful brain-healthy breakfast that only takes a few minutes to prepare! Oat pancakes with a delicious and healthy homemade blueberry sauce.
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants such as polyphenols, which can offer neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects.
Ingredients
For the pancakes:
- 1 ¼ cups (150 grams) oat flour
- 2 tbsp monkfruit sweetener
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) soy milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla
For the blueberry sauce:
- 1 cup (190 grams) frozen blueberries
- 1–2 tbsp monkfruit sweetener
- A splash of lemon juice
How to make our Oat Pancakes and Blueberry Sauce
Mix the soy milk and apple cider vinegar together in a small bowl, then add in the dash of vanilla
In a larger bowl, mix together the oat flour, monkfruit sweetener, and baking powder, to make the batter mix
Place the blueberries to a medium-sized pan, squeeze in a splash of lemon, and add 1–2 tbsp of monkfruit sweetener, and bring to a low boil over a medium heat until the blueberries start to break apart — add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick for your liking
Scoop the batter mix onto a hot griddle or pan and cook for 2–3 minutes before flipping, until both sides are nicely browned
Plate up the pancakes and pour your homemade blueberry sauce over the top
Questions from our community
Here are some questions our community have asked us on Instagram.
Can you leave out the sweetener? Yes! If you enjoy unsweetened pancakes, you can absolutely leave out the sweetener.
What kind of non-stick pan do you use? A ceramic griddle.
Why did you use soy milk instead of oat milk? Soy milk has more protein, but you can use any plant-based milk you prefer!
The brain science behind the recipe
Blueberries are rich in antioxidants like polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, which have neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. They can improve blood flow in the brain, and help regulate blood sugar. Polyphenols may also help reduce stress — a contributing factor of cognitive impairment.
Oats are high in a fiber called beta glucan (β-glucan) and plenty of other micronutrients. Studies have shown that beta glucans can enhance memory, boost synaptic proteins levels, and strengthen our ability to learn.
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