Promotional Banner
Skip to content
alive magazine logo

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Food

Grain-Free 4-Coconut Pancakes with Strawberry Star Anise Compote

Serves 4.

Written by
Grain-Free 4-Coconut Pancakes with Strawberry Star Anise Compote
Coconut flour is rich in filling, detoxifying fibre. And it’s a grain-free, gluten-free option to replace unhealthy refined flours. It absorbs a lot of water—this is not an ingredient where cupfuls are required. Strawberries offer natural sweetness while licorice-like star anise aids digestion. [callout]

Tip

Make these pancakes ahead of time and reheat in your toaster or an oven at low heat. This success tip makes pancakes doable on a busy weekday morning. [/callout]

Ingredients

Pancakes
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) coconut sugar or evaporated cane sugar
  • 3 large organic eggs
  • 1/3 cup (80 mL) light coconut milk or coconut milk beverage
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) coconut oil, melted, more for pan
Compote
  • 2 cups (500 mL) sliced strawberries
  • 1 whole star anise
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract

Nutrition

Per serving:

  • calories 223
  • protein 8g
  • fat 13g
    • saturated fat 9g
    • trans fat 0g
  • carbohydrates 20g
    • sugars 9g
    • fibre 7g
  • sodium 199mg

Directions

01
For pancakes, in large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar. In medium bowl, beat eggs until uniform; beat in milk and oil. Add liquid to dry mixture, whisking until fully combined. Reserve.
02
For compote, in medium saucepan, combine strawberries, star anise, lemon zest, and vanilla. Cook over medium-low, until strawberries have broken down and mixture is fragrant. Reserve.
03
In large cast iron skillet over medium-high, add a touch of coconut oil, swirling to coat bottom. Add pancake batter, 2 to 3 Tbsp (30 to 45 mL) at a time. Cook on each side for 2 to 3 minutes, until the underside is golden brown. Keep warm in a low oven (200 F/100 C) while you finish cooking remaining batter.
04
Remove star anise from compote before serving on top of pancakes.

READ THIS NEXT