Chai Pancakes
These Chai Pancakes are a perfect blend of warm spices and plant-based goodness. Made with soy yogurt for extra fluffiness, they're the ideal cozy breakfast or brunch option. Top with homemade chai spiced syrup, fresh fruit, and nuts for the ultimate indulgence!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp round ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup brewed chai (tea) cooled to room temperature
- ⅓ cup plant-based yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
For Topping
- Soy yogurt (or any other plant-based yogurt of choice)
- Chai spiced syrup (or maple syrup)
- Chopped nuts (e.g. pecans, walnuts or almonds)
- Fresh fruit (e.g. sliced apple or banana, berries)
Chai Spiced Syrup
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- Pinch of ground ginger
Instructions
- Make the chai (tea): Brew a strong cup of chai and let it cool to room temperature. (You can use a tea bag or your own blend of black tea and chai spices.)
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, sugar, and salt.1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp round ginger, ¼ tsp ground cardamom, ⅛ tsp ground cloves, ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tbsp sugar, Pinch of salt
- Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the cooled chai (tea), yogurt, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.¾ cup brewed chai (tea), ⅓ cup plant-based yogurt (plain or vanilla), 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Make the batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Chai Spiced Syrup: In a small saucepan, heat maple syrup with cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger over low heat for 2-3 minutes.½ cup maple syrup, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground cardamom, Pinch of ground ginger
- Serve: Stack the pancakes and top with plant-based yogurt, a drizzle of the chai spiced syrup, chopped nuts, and fresh fruit.
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