Ginger Buttermilk Hemp Pancakes (Makes 8)

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins

Why You'll Love These Pancakes:

✅ Extra fluffy from whipped egg whites
✅ Protein-packed with hemp seeds & milk
✅ Digestion-supporting ginger benefits
✅ Perfect meal-prep breakfast (freezes well!)

Ingredients:

• 1¾ cups cake flour (or all-purpose flour)

• 3 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• 4 large eggs, separated

• 1½ cups buttermilk (*or 1 cup milk + ½ cup yogurt*)

• ½ cup hemp milk (Click to find Recipe)

• ½ tsp cream of tartar

• 4 tbsp (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)

• 1 cup crystallized ginger, chopped

• ½ cup hemp hearts, toasted

• Extra butter for cooking

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prep Dry & Wet Ingredients

1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

2. In another bowl, mix egg yolks, buttermilk, and hemp milk.

2. Whip Egg Whites

1. Using a mixer, beat egg whites until frothy.

2. Add cream of tartar and whip to stiff peaks.

3. Combine Batter

1. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing gently.

2. Fold in melted butter.

3. Gently fold in whipped egg whites (don't overmix!).

4. Stir in ginger + toasted hemp seeds.

4. Cook to Perfection

1. Heat a griddle over medium-low heat; melt butter.

2. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake.

3. Flip when bubbles form (~2-3 mins per side).

Serving Suggestions:

• Drizzle with maple syrup + extra hemp seeds

• Top with whipped cream + candied ginger

• Serve with sliced bananas + yogurt

Health Benefits:

• Ginger: Aids digestion, reduces nausea, improves circulation

• Hemp seeds: Complete plant protein + omega-3s

• Buttermilk: Probiotics for gut health

Pro Tips:

🔹 For vegan version: Use flax eggs + plant-based buttermilk (1 tbsp vinegar + plant milk)
🔹 Make ahead: Freeze cooked pancakes for up to 1 month
🔹 Extra fluffy: Let batter rest 5 mins before cooking

These ginger hemp pancakes are a tasty way to fuel your morning with protein and digestion-supporting ingredients. The crystallized ginger adds just the right sweetness and spice!

Flip, stack, and enjoy! 🥞✨