Vegan Sourdough Buckwheat Pancakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup buckwheat flour
02 - ¼ cup gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour
03 - 1 cup organic soy milk or plant milk of your choice
04 - 1 cup sourdough discard (use gluten-free for 100% gluten-free pancakes)
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
07 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
08 - ¼ cup applesauce
09 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or organic cane sugar
10 - 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 2 tablespoons avocado oil or grapeseed oil or refined coconut oil, plus extra for cooking
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 ripe banana, sliced (for topping)
15 - Maple syrup (for topping)

# Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix the buckwheat flour, gluten-free flour, soy milk, and sourdough starter discard. Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
02 - The next morning, place the mixture on the counter and let warm to room temperature. Sprinkle the baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt on top of the mixture.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the applesauce, maple syrup, flaxseed meal, vanilla extract, avocado oil, and lemon juice. Stir it into the pancake batter.
04 - Heat a small saucepan or pancake griddle on medium heat. Add a small amount of avocado oil. Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, flip the pancake, then cook for another minute.
05 - Top the pancakes with banana slices and maple syrup. Serve with your favorite toppings!

# Notes:

01 - Toppings are not included in the calorie count
02 - Store leftover pancakes in airtight container for up to 3 days
03 - Freeze in single layer for up to one month
04 - Reheat frozen pancakes in toaster on low setting