Palo Verde Pancakes
Using almond flour and coconut flour in a pancake batter produces a crispy, yet tender paleo-friendly pancake that's perfect for breakfast or lunch.
In the annals of pancake history, the tale of the Palo Verde pancake is a relatively new one. It was first conceived in the kitchens of Serious Eats, where a team of culinary explorers set out to create a pancake that was both paleo-friendly and utterly delicious. After countless hours of experimentation, they stumbled upon a winning combination of almond flour and coconut flour. These flours, when combined with baking powder and salt, create a batter that is both light and fluffy, yet still sturdy enough to hold its shape when cooked. The addition of egg, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract rounds out the flavor profile, creating a pancake that is both satisfying and subtly sweet.
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Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the center of a preheated air fryer basket.
  6. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  7. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Why It Works
  • Almond flour and coconut flour are both gluten-free and low in carbohydrates, making them ideal for people on a paleo diet.
  • The combination of almond flour and coconut flour creates a pancake that is both crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
  • The addition of egg, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract gives the pancakes a rich flavor and a fluffy texture.