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Tender, fluffy, pancakes made with heart-healthy avocado make a delicious and wholesome meal.
I don't know about you, but I have a big problem with pancakes...
the problem is that I can eat them "Till the cows come home (translated; all day)"! They're in my top ten favorite foods, but I can NEVER eat just one. So I tend to make them quite infrequently, since they're just a bit too enticing and not super healthy and/or figure-friendly.
Enter Avocado Buttermilk Pancakes. Pancakes? ... with avocado? Yes, and along with being the lightest, most delicious pancakes you ever have the pleasure of meeting, they're quite respectably healthy. Made with low fat buttermilk, a combination of whole wheat and regular flours and an avocado to replace much of the fat (usually butter or oil), we're crazy about these pancakes and love that they come together in minutes in a blender.
The Café has been cooking up a green storm over the past few months. We've had the pleasure of partnering with The California Avocado Commission and have been working on a number of recipe development, food styling and photography projects. We're constantly amazed at the incredible versatility of the avocado and have had a ball dreaming up and bringing to fruition all kinds of fabulous new recipes including these yummy pancakes.
Go ahead give them a try. You won't be disappointed and guess what? You can happily eat pancakes all day long, not only, "till the cows come home", but even after they're in the barn and bedded down for the night! I'll be right there with you!
For this California Avocado Buttermilk Pancake recipe click to view on The California Avocado Commission website. You'll want to spend some time browsing there, as they have a ton of delicious recipes starring our friend, the avocado.
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We are compensated by The California Avocado Commission for our recipe development and photography but the opinions are very much our own.
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Oh yes --- these look so delicious - my household couldn't possibly stop with only one or two either - avocado - brilliance!!
mary x
Chris,
Thanks for leaving me that kind comment. We are struggling around here, but taking it one day at a time.
Your avocado recipes all look delicious, but I would have expected that. 🙂 This recipe intrigues me since I don't actually like pancakes unless they have super flavor. I'm guessing the avocado doesn't change the taste, just the health factor, so I could still doctor them up into gingerbread or blueberry buttermilk or cranberry relish - right?
Oh thank you Anshul, I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment and I'm so happy you enjoyed these pancakes. We love them too!
I'm addicted to pancakes too, and I can make these yummy avocado pancakes disappear in no time 🙂
hi chris, your photos are always so beautiful, makes me want to make and eat everything you made!! i just chked out the recipe, love that everything can be done in a blitz..!
This is just fantastic. We often make buttermilk and whole wheat pancakes, but I've never included mashed avocado - until now!
Your avocado recipes are so inspired! Love this one, too. 🙂
I am loving all of your avocado recipes - this is such a unique idea. Gorgeous too!
I don't know whether it's pancakes or syrup I like more! So I always have plenty of both. 😉 Great idea to use avocado - I wouldn't have thought of that. Thanks.
Amazing! Now when can I come over for breakfast?!
Ahhh... the CAC!! One of my all time favorite organizations. Your photos are (as alway) simply stunning. Love your styling and the use of colors. And avocado in the pancakes?? Brilliant!!! Liv loves pancakes, and she loves avocado. Now that summer vacation is finally, finally here I'm all over these beauties!!
What a surprising combination! I bet it just adds that extra richness and make the pancakes fluffy and delicious. A must try!Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Awesome use of avocados, I just love pancakes and they are one of my most favorite foods too. I could eat a huge stack of these and at least feel like I got some more nutrition than the usual 🙂
Gorgeous looking pancakes! I don't make pancakes often either but my son loves them so I must try these. Have a great weekend!
looks delicious & mouthwatering!
looks delicious & mouthwatering!
Chris, another wonderful and creative way to use those delicious and healthy avocados - I love the way your avocados look like, I can only rarely find such beauties in stores around here and I so much enjoy eating them! Avocado pancakes are on my mind now and I am very anxious to try out this recipe of yours!
Love the bowls filled to the rim with ripe berries that you placed next to your lovely pancakes!
Have a great Saturday!
Pancakes are one of my weaknesses. Like you I don't make them often because I will eat them until they are gone. I will try your recipe very soon and I know I'll love it. My granddaughter loves them as well and I wouldn't dare tell her they contained avocados.
what a great idea!! I love a good pancake too.
I love pancakes too. I would never have thought to use avocado in pancake batter. Awesome!
These pancakes must taste AWESOME!
I love pancakes, but with avocados? Didn't try yet, but sounds so different and interesting! 🙂 Loved the pictures of these pancakes.
Absolutely stunning photos, Chris!!! And pass me some syrup...pronto 🙂
Your avocado dishes make me both excited and with cravings. A whole stack of these pancakes for me, please!!!
No kidding, avocado pancakes?! Amazing and inspiring! These look absolutely delicious, Chris. Definitely worth a try in my kitchen sometime soon. Thanks for sharing!
Yumm!!!! Think we need to make these this weekend. We have friends in Somis, CA who grows avocados, and treasure theirs when we are blessed with them.
I can't get over your photos:)
And funnily enough..my crepes are pretty and good..my pancakes not..Thanks Chris!
I will try this one..
I trust you, Chris! I definitely want to eat pancakes all day long :).
Awesome! So many reasons to love Avocados!
Avocados really are the wonder food. Love this!
I think I need to move to an avocado producing state so I can have them as local produce!
I love pancakes and I am intrgued about avocado ones! I have to checkout your recipe and I am betting they will be perfect for Father's Day breakfast, ok myabe breakfast for me!
I love avocados but have never tried them in a pancake. I bet it gives them a nice creamy texture. Yours look perfect. I will have to try them. In fact with these ingredients these pancakes would make a nice wrap.
I have to say though I was a bit perplexed last night when I used them in a dish I made. I had 1/2 of one left and forgot about it. From the looks of it one hour later still perfect and unchanged in color, not at all brown, it led me to believe they were genetically modified. I was rather disgusted. Now I need to go do a bit of research. I hope I'm wrong.
This looks really DELICIOUS!! A big hug, Chris!
They look so good, I would have never guessed avocados!
Wow... who would know!! They looks so fluffy!!!