Easy Vegan Sourdough Banana Pancakes

Step 1

The Morning Before

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Feed your sourdough starter and allow it to rise on the counter at room temperature until it has doubled in size.

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The Night Before

Step 9

Combine ripe sourdough starter, flour, and plant milk in a large mixing bowl and mix.

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Cover with a damp towel and leave on the counter at room temperature overnight.

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The Next Morning

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Make your flax egg by combining ground flax seeds with warm water in a small bowl. Allow the mixture to sit until it has thickened (around five minutes).

Step 20

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, flax egg, and applesauce. Make sure the flax egg is evenly distributed by mixing vigorously.

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Add the melted butter, salt, and baking powder and mix just until combined.

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Combine the banana mixture and the flour mixture from the night before and mix.

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Preheat a cast iron skillet on the stove at medium heat until it feels warm when you hover your hand over it. Once it is hot, sprinkle a little cooking oil onto it.

Step 32

To cook the pancakes, scoop 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet and spread just enough to make it a ~4 inch circle. Once the top is bubbling and the edges start to curl (2-3 minutes), it's time to flip. Cook the other side until golden brown (another 1-2 minutes). If the pancakes are browning too quickly and the inside isn't cooking, turn the stove down to medium-low or low heat.

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Continue until all of the batter is used up. Serve with your favorite toppings.