Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes

Welcome, friends! I’m Mary Ellen, and I’m so excited to share this fun twist on a classic breakfast favorite—Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes! This easy, plant-based, and totally vegan recipe is perfect for adding a little surprise to your morning routine. They’re fluffy, flavorful, and just the right amount of quirky—kind of like this blog! So grab your favorite spatula and let’s flip breakfast upside down (on purpose this time).

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Ingredients

2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 ½ cup Plant Milk
1 ½ tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Salt
¼ cup Brown Sugar
½ tsp Vanilla Extract
½ cup of butter
1 can Pineapple Ring Slices
Juice from can of Pineapples
Maraschino Cherries

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, mix together your flour, baking powder, and baking soda. And salt

Make a well in the center of your dry mixture then add ½ of the pineapple juice from your can of pineapples , plant milk, ¼ cup of melted butter and vanilla extract. Stir till combined into a batter. Let sit

In a saucepan over a medium heat add your sugar, ¼ cup of butter and the other ½ of pineapple juice from your can of pineapple. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until it reaches a syrup consistency. Remove from heat.

Preheat your non-stick frying pan on a medium heat. Add in your slice of pineapple and let cook for 1 minute. Flip your pineapple and add a cherry into the center of your pineapple ring.

Pour your mix on top of your pineapple ring into your pan in round circles.

Cook till golden brown then carefully flip and cook on the other side.

Top your pancakes with your syrup and enjoy!

Flipping Tips

It's time to flip your pancakes when you see bubbles forming on the surface and the edges are set. Use a wide spatula to gently slide under the pancake, then swiftly flip it in one confident motion. This ensures even cooking and prevents sticking.

And there you have it—soft, fluffy, golden-brown upside-down pancakes that are as fun to make as they are to eat! These plant-based beauties are perfect for those days when you want something a little different for breakfast. Whether you’re flipping them for a weekend brunch, a cozy breakfast in bed, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

I hope you give them a try and enjoy every bite!

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