Blender Pancakes with Farro, Oats, and Pear
These wholesome blender pancakes are hearty, cozy, and naturally sweetened with pear. Made with farro, oats, almonds, and chia seeds, they blend up quickly for an easy, nourishing breakfast or brunch. Makes 10-12 pancakes.
Ingredients
- 2 to 2½ cups milk
- 1 whole pear, stem and seeds removed
- 1 cup cooked farro
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ½ cup blanched almonds
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- A pinch or two of ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Avocado oil, for coating the pan
Instructions
- Blanch the almonds by boiling for 3–4 minutes, then drain and rinse under cool water.
- Cook the farro according to package directions and let cool slightly.
- Add milk, pear (with skin), farro, oats, chia seeds, almonds, and eggs to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add salt, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and baking powder. Blend again for about 2 more minutes, adding more milk if needed to thin the batter.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or skillet over medium heat. Scoop about ⅓ cup batter per pancake onto the hot surface.
- Cook until bubbles form and the edges begin to set, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.
Notes
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- STORAGE: Store any leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let them cool completely before storing so they don’t become soggy.
- REHEATING: To reheat, warm the pancakes in a skillet over low heat, pop them in the toaster, or microwave them for a few seconds until heated through. The toaster is a great option if you want the edges to stay slightly crisp.
- FREEZER FRIENDLY TIPS: These pancakes freeze beautifully. Once they’ve cooled completely, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze for about 30 minutes, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. This helps keep them from sticking together. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat straight from frozen in the toaster, microwave, or a warm skillet for an easy breakfast anytime.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 351kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 113mg, Sodium: 640mg, Potassium: 469mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 358IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 315mg, Iron: 3mg