I sleep in the middle of the bed. I think I might hog the pillows. I read a book in bed with a headlamp on my head. It’s dorky. Sometimes I fall asleep with the light on… mostly because I’m scared of murderers and not because I just happen to fall asleep with the light on.
I want pancakes for breakfast in the morning… every morning. But I just want one pancake. One crazy good, indulgent, morning breakfast for one pancake… with chocolate. Is that too much to ask? Heck. No.
Hush yo mouth. This mess is good.
… I just wanted to say hushyomouth… you were probably sitting there politely… my bad.
This is one big pancake. It’s got oats and banana slices and chocolate chips. Um… amazing. On top? More banana slices and toasted pecans. And heck yes I poured maple syrup all over this sucker.
I scarfed it down in five bites… tops.
Then I went to the gym. Seriously. I did.
The Single Lady Pancake .eat it.
makes one large pancake
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon dried oats (quick cooking or regular)
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons buttermilk (buttermilk is best , but you could also try regular or soy milk.)
dash of vanilla extract
small handful semi sweet chocolate chips
15 banana slices
toasted pecans
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl whisk together oil, vanilla extract and buttermilk. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir to combine. The mixture will be thick. Fold in the chocolate chips and half of the banana slices.
Heat a small frying pan with a teaspoon of oil. Pour in the pancake batter and spread some with the back of a spoon. Cook over medium heat until bubbles form and pop on the surface of the pancake.
Flip. It’s ok if it doesn’t flip perfectly… it’s just you enjoying this pancake, remember!?
Cook until golden brown. Remove from pan and onto a plate. Top with the remaining banana slices, toasted pecans and maple syrup.
Jennifer
Making. This. Right. Now. :) Such a good idea!
Carbs. Love them.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
It sounds perfect for me. But I think I need 2 of them.
PeaSoup
I love these little vegan options you’re giving, please don’t stop – I am making these for me and my husband today! xx
Andrea
Tell me something… would this keep me full until lunch if I eat it at 6am? I’m always looking for a good weekday breakfast recipe. It looks and sounds just superb. No egg though?
Lia
I picked the recipe because my mouth is watering and I can’t wait to try that pancake…
Thanks for share!
Loe,
Lia.
Bel
Cooking for one is in the most part fun (cos I get to eat what I want when I want and nobody is there to see I am having a cookie and a vitamin!) but there are so many foods that are tough to make for 1 without wasting food. Thanks for solving this problem on the days I want pancakes! :)
Val
Thank the lord I’m not the only one who sleeps with the light on (when I’m home alone and thinking of ways a murderer could scale the walls of my block of flats, open the window and miraculously get past the electric blinds.)
There’s nothing like a big fat pancake followed by a tough workout ;-)
Katie
What a great idea. I often fancy pancakes in the morning but never want the piles and piles of calories that come with eating a stack of 5 :p
Thanks Joy!
Katie xox
Chui Shia
I absolutely love pancakes and most recipes are always for a big batch. This is PERFECT!
candybeans
a lack of singleness will absolutely NOT stop me from making this pancake. that is a promise.
Twinkle
Lol you’re so funny!!
e*
WOW!!! you read my mind…<:) pancakes for me and my two girls for breakfast…yummy…have a great rest of the week…e*
Marisa
Can i be single again so I can have this for breakfast too?
Sophie
OMG!
I am SO making this some time next week :D
Wei-Wei
BOOKMARKED. I now know what to make when I want pancakes and everyone else is having eggs and toast. :D:D Thank you thank you!!
Wei-Wei