I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend! Since it is a Monday. And many of you are either on spring break or have kids who are on spring break, Monday-pancakes felt very perfect. And since I have been meaning to share this recipe and a cookbook from one of my fellow bloggers, well today is that day.
These Elvis Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes by Katie Higgins, are just the thing to start a "hubba hubba" good day. With this tall tower of silver dollar pancakes, maple syrup glistening on top, you will have everyone at the breakfast table singing your praises with "thank you, thank you very much." So do not get "all shook up" about what to serve for brekky. And "don't be cruel," just make these pancakes. Because you "can't help falling in love" with them.
How's THAT for silliness? The recipe..
Katie is one of my VGP girls. I find that she is supremely creative and loves a good healthy makeover on a classic treat. So I was happy to check out her first cookbook. I LOVE seeing all these talented bloggers scoring cookbook deals and watching their dreams come true. Especially young bloggers like Katie!
Her cookbook, "Chocolate Covered Katie" came to me a few months ago and I flipped through the pages with wide eyes. It really is a fun book. Loads of colors, textures, flavors and sweet treats. The absolute best part about this book is that every single recipe has a photo. For dessert recipes, I think you will agree, that is pretty perfect.
Katie's book would be so fun as a birthday gift or bridal shower present. It is a fun book and the recipes really do satisfy your sweet tooth -- just flipping the pages I start to swoon.
Katie's Chocolate Infinity Pie..
Of note: Katie uses a lot of stevia and xylitol to keep the calories down, since that is the theme of her book (goodies that are secretly good for you and guiltless) - but since I never use those sweeteners I was a bit worried her recipes wouldn't translate for me. (I like to stick to maple syrup, coconut sugar and other vegan natural sweeteners). BUT she has an awesome conversion guide in the back of the book and anytime her recipes say "sweetener of choice" you can use whatever sweetener you like. Hooray for options. I am curious vegans, what sweeteners do you use on a daily basis?
ended - GIVEAWAY. Enter to win (1) copy of Katie's book, "Chocolate Covered Katie" grab a copy on Amazon or leave a comment on this post saying your all time favorite dessert treat. (Congratulations to Natalie - she has been chosen as the winner!)
And grab Katie's pancake recipe below!..
Elvis Peanut Butter Pancakes
By
Published 04/06/2015
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup mashed banana
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter or allergy-friendly alternative
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (or 1⁄2 cup if using a liquid sweetener instead of stevia)
- 2 tablespoons liquid sweetener of choice (I would use grade B maple syrup or organic coconut sugar)
- 1⁄3 cup spelt flour or all-purpose flour
- 11⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the banana, peanut butter, vanilla, water, and 2 tablespoons liquid sweetener (if using instead of stevia) and stir until a paste forms.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sweetener, stir well.
- Pour dry ingredients into wet, and stir together to form a batter.
- Lightly grease a medium skillet and place over medium heat.
- Test the heat of your skillet by throwing a few drops of water onto the surface; when the water sizzles, the pan is ready for the pancake batter.
- Drop small ladlefuls (about 3 tablespoons each) of batter onto the skillet. Cook until the edges begin to look dry. Immediately flip pancakes, using a spatula, and cook an additional minute, until golden brown.If the pancakes brown too quickly, lower the heat slightly. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the skillet each time.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as pure maple syrup, peanut butter or banana.
Yield: 14 pancakes
Tags: vegan,pancakes,breakfast,katie higgins,peanut butter, banana,
Jose Carlos Gomez says
I tried to make these they are a sticky mess they stuck all over the pan and they were sooooo mushy
Jose Carlos Gomez says
I tried to make these they are a sticky mess they stuck all over the pan and they were sooooo mushy
Peter says
These pancakes are great and the kids gobbled them up! Btw. I used whole wheat flour.
Amber says
I had the same issue. I used it ww pastry flour. I asked Katie on Facebook about it, and she told me not to the sub the flour. I'll try it again with spelt because I really liked the flavor.
Liz N says
I had the same issue as Tiffany and Amanda. Tiffany explained my exact experience. They came out horrible and looked nothing like in the picture. Definitely too salty and gooey.
Amanda M. says
I just made these pancakes with agave nectar instead of stevia and they turned out horribly gooey; not pancakey at all 🙁 I tried adding more flour but it didn't help much. Please modify this better/more clearly for those not using stevia.
Tiffany says
I just made this too using maple syrup, wild friends honey sunflower butter, and kamut flour - the pancakes were really gooey. It could be the flour I used but I used the same flour yesterday in Katie's banana pancakes and they were incredible!!
These pancakes however, stuck to the pan, were really hard to flip and remained gooey. I think there's not enough flour in the recipe. I also cut down the salt to 1/8t because 1/2t seemed like a lot.
I also did not get 14 pancakes - I got 7 very small pancakes.
Even though the pancakes did come out gooey my family still really loved the flavor 🙂
Kathy, did you make this recipe? Did you have any of the same problems that Amanda and I had?
Debby says
I love carrot cake... just wish my family did too! Guess I don't have to share. 🙂
RockMyVeganSocks says
Mmmm these pancakes sound great! And the cookbook looks awesome. I'm so glad you mentioned there is a conversion chart in it as I wasn't sure I wanted to get the book. I am all over the maple syrup ;p
marlies says
My all time favorite dessert is probably my mom's rhubarb crumble...yummmm
debbie_suburbsanity says
My all time favorite dessert is cheesecake. Oh man, I'm hungry just thinking about it!
Terri Jones Cole says
My all time favorite sweet treat is German chocolate cake.
Emily says
My favorite dessert will always be homemade, fresh chocolate chip cookies.
Jess says
Anything that combines peanut butter and chocolate!
Laura says
I love ginger snaps!!
protisystem says
Yum.Its look like superb.I love it.Always been my favourite.
Camille says
My favorite treat is a combination of dark chocolate and creamy peanut butter in any form. So good!!!
gretchen says
Isa's mexican hot chocolate snickerdoodles. Yesm.
Mrs. D. says
Any dense sort of pound cake-like dessert. Always, always been my fav.!
Coco says
vegan pie -- literally anything from key lime to blueberry -- some people might say it tastes better than the "real thing", I say it IS the real thing!
owsla says
I love cake with a lot of frosting. Of course puddings, custards and other creamy desserts like that are favorites too!
Corrine says
Chocolate Chip Brownies!
danarsab says
love her black bean brownies mmm
Anonymous says
Favorite everyday dessert = a cold, crisp apple. Favorite indulgent dessert = either homemade pumpkin pie or peanut butter + maple syrup + vanilla + salt, frozen. Tastes like the insides of a Butterfinger!
hannah says
I love Katie's blog, and I also never use sweeteners like stevia or xylitol. She usually references an easy sub/conversion, and her recipes turn out great! My fav all-time dessert treat is probably chocolate peanut or almond butter cups.
Katie Barthel says
Ooo, my all-time favorite dessert is Mexican wedding cookies. But of course that's because they're 1/2 Earth Balance. 🙂
Corrina R says
Anything chocolate it good for me 😉
Andrea says
My all time favorite dessert is a homemade ice cream sundae. 😀 Makes my heart glad. OR red wine and dark chocolate...it could go either way haha!
Sascha says
Wow those pancakes look amazing!! My favourite dessert is chocolate lava cake.
Stefanie says
My favorite chocolate dessert is Smores. I would love to win this book!
Sandy Rees says
Homemade vanilla ice cream, brownies and hot fudge.
Stacy Lingle says
Dipping frozen banana chunks in Gena Hamshaw's Chocomole from her cookbook. Un-believlable!!!
Dana says
Chocolate chip cookies dipped in vanilla soy milk!
Heather S says
My all time favorite is mississippi mud 🙂
reneeg says
My all time favorite is pumpkin pie.
Becca Ferguson says
Tiramisu!
GlutenFreeHappyTummy says
elvis was a wise wise man 🙂 haha
Cathy says
Rich fudgey chocolate chip cookie with walnuts and a really good cup of coffee sitting in a sunny cafe with a girl friend. No schedule and no need to pay attention to the time.
Natalie says
All time favorite dessert treat - obviously from Katie - has gotta be the cookie dough dip or peanut butter pie 🙂
Kathy Patalsky says
Hi Natalie! You were randomly chosen as the giveaway winner! Please email me at kathy at lunchboxbunch dot com with your mailing address for your cookbook prize! 🙂
Mason Linkous says
My all time favorite dessert is [vegan!] ice cream with peanut butter and 'magic shell' chocolate! YUM!
Ivy Castillo says
chocolate covered strawberries!
Claire Elizabeth says
My all time favourite dessert is peanit butter icecream (vegan of course)! Mmm! 🙂
jessieNjo says
Mom's Peach pie 😍😘
Janel M. says
My favorite dessert is a creamy, soy-based ice cream with ripples of caramel and chunks of cookies or chocolate.
DK says
Cheesecake or brownies. Yum!
donna wilkinson says
I love chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!!
Steph says
Birthday Cake!
Jennifer {Peppers and Peaches} says
My vegan sweetener of choice is agave. This is probably due to my love of tequila haha. I also use maple syrup and coconut sugar. It all depends! I recently started using liquid stevia but I am not sure it is for me. Everyone's tastebuds are different though!
Jillian O'Donohoe says
I love the good old classic chocolate chip cookie! An extra special treat would be making two into an ice cream sandwich
Stephanie says
Double chocolate chip vegan brownies with walnuts!
carolyn says
Fave dessert...brownie sudae with coconut bliss ice cream...but that's a treat,i usually go for banana soft serve with nuts and chocolate
Christina says
I absolutely love a rich, dark chocolate brownie. I am trying CCK's famous black bean recipe for a school event next week! I have been a huge fan for a long time, and I would be so excited to try out her new healthy recipes.
Stacey Bradford says
Favorite dessert treat... hmm probably heath bar cake 🙂 Yum!
Michelle says
Carrot cake has been a favorite since childhood. Now I make it vegan with a side of banana ice cream!
Van says
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting. No contest!
Suzanne says
Definitely brownies- fudgy, no nuts!
Aimee Brimmer says
I have a HUGE sweet tooth, so choosing just one is near impossible, lol! One of my favorites would be warm strawberry rhubarb pie with vanilla ice cream. It's been a fave since I was a child. 🙂
Denise says
My all time favorite is ice cream. Anything with chocolate, carmel, peanut butter, nuts...well you get he idea!
Krista says
Vegan peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough. Yum!
Robin says
I'd say either cinnamon rolls or a simple chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, of course.
Emily K. says
SAME HERE 😀
Christopher says
Huge fan of pumpkin bread or apple pie, but even ripe fruit makes me very happy!
saniel says
lemon drop cookies or lemon pound cake with lemon drizzle veganized. thanks
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
Key Lime Pie! I love any kind of citrus dessert!
Ali Seiter says
I love me a slice of vegan cheesecake!
John Hartil says
These do look rather gorgeous!
Angie S says
Cinnamon rolls, especially the ones from Sinfull bakery in Houston, but love to make my own.
Angie J. says
How do I choose just one dessert?! Anything with peanut butter is a hit for me : ) Thanks for this give away.
Greg Allbee says
Really not a big sweets person, though some fresh berries in the summertime (when they're actually ripe, good and semi-affordable) dusted with cinnamon and a pinch of cacao nibs is happy town for me.
Barbara LaRosa says
Churros!
disqus_n6P3gaQ2GK says
Anything vegan and chocolate!
Saran Dan says
Homemade vegan peanut butter cups made with maple syrup and sea salt are the best things i have ever made!!!!
Ash1333 says
My Grandma/s cheesecake!
Marina D says
My all-time favorite dessert is anything dark chocolate. So hard to narrow it down to just one!
Ashley P says
I love brownies!
Melissa says
Peanut butter dark chocolate cookies
Mariana Barragan says
my favorite treat is everything that has vegan white chocolate
Adriane says
My favorite I have to say are your cashews just want to have fun cookies made into ice cream sandwiches yum!!
Annette says
My favorite treat is ice cream. Any flavor, but homemade is the best.
danarsab says
warm gooey chocolate chip cookies or fudgy gooey brownies
Liz S. says
My all-time favorite dessert treat is Blondies.
Courtney says
A vegan peanut butter cup pie!
Courtney says
Skillet paleo cookie with almond milk ice cream on top! Yum!!
Millie | Add A Little says
Heaven?! I think so!
Amanda F says
Anything that combines chocolate and peanut butter 🙂
Georgianna says
How can I choose one? I LOVE me some birthday cake.. YUMMM
Taylor G. says
That's tough, but my favorite treat has to be fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookies!
Bianca says
brownies!
Elin Roberts says
Cote D'Or Dark Chocolate w/Almonds
from Belgium--not too sweet
ryssiebee says
Vegan ice cream sundaes!
araykovich says
Ice cream, hands down. Love CCK!
Rebecca P. says
Anything chocolate and I'm game!....or Carrot Cake!
michele says
I am a sucker for anything chocolate 🙂
Samantha says
Warm bread pudding with a scoop of nice cream!
Nicollette D says
This book looks amazing! My favorite sweet treat is probably carrot cake, which I rarely eat since going vegan.
Nikki says
M&m's cookies
Maraia says
Oh man, that's such a hard question. I really love carrot cake, but tomorrow my favorite dessert might be different. 🙂
Hannah Sharp Walker says
Chocolate chip cookies from the oven! I'm notorious for burning myself on them 🙂
Kristy says
My favorite vegan dessert treat is CAKE!!
June Burns says
Those look delicious! I love pancakes, but cake is my all-time favorite 🙂
Jacky says
Oatmeal cream pies! Or ice cream sandwiches. Something creamy sandwiched with cookies.
pete says
Key lime pie
Maddie says
I love warm brownies straight out of the oven with a big scoop of cold cookie dough ice cream. Man, now I'm getting hungry!
sheeBakes says
All time favorite dessert treat?! I'm all about doughnuts with some sort of chocolate dipping sauce. Mm mm doughnuts.
Casey says
Vegan Cheesecake is probably my all time favorite sweet. That or homemade vegan peanut butte cups!
Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says
Blondies are my favorite dessert for sure! Or cashew cheesecake. The pancakes and chocolate pie both look delicious!