Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon double acting baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, separated, whites at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 very ripe plantain, mashed
  • 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Method

  • In a large bowl, mix together the flours, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil, plantain, and buttermilk.
  • Add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture, along with the walnuts, and stir until batter is just mixed.
  • There will be lumps in the batter.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks and fold them into the batter.
  • Heat a griddle over low heat and brush with some of the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil.
  • Drop the batter onto the griddle by tablespoons and cook the pancakes for 1 to 2 minutes, or until bubbles form on top and bottom is golden.
  • Flip pancakes and cook for another minute or until undersides are golden.
  • Using a spatula, transfer pancakes to a platter and keep warm until all of the pancakes are cooked, repeating the process with the remaining oil for brushing the grill.
  • Serve pancakes with the Walnut Coconut Yogurt and maple syrup, if desired.