Easy Blender Moringa Pancakes (Gluten-Free + Vegan)

Make a stack of delicious Moringa Pancakes for breakfast with this quick and easy recipe! All of the ingredients go into the blender to make the batter for these nutrient-dense, flourless pancakes! The recipe is gluten-free, naturally sweetened, vegan, nutritious, and SUPER delicious!

I enjoy creating moringa recipes and finding unique ways to incorporate this delightful superfood into foods in creative ways! If you enjoy moringa and want to find more ways to use it, you will definitely want to try my Moringa Smoothie Bowl or Moringa Papaya Smoothie next!

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As a superfood fanatic, I love finding unique ways to enjoy my favorite superfoods. Moringa is high on my list of favorites and is commonly overlooked by many people. Moringa powder can easily be mistaken for matcha, especially because the taste is very similar, but they have a completely different nutrient profile!

What is Moringa?

Moringa, officially known as the Moringa Oleifera, is a tree native to South-East Asia, and also grown in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. It is sometimes called the “Miracle Tree”, “Tree of Life”, or the “Drumstick Tree”.

Moringa is a powerful plant that has been around for centuries and is used in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The leaves are dried and ground to make Moringa Powder. The moringa leaf is praised for its immense health benefits as it is known to reduce inflammation, increase energy, and improve heart health. 

Moringa Benefits

Moringa is packed with protein, essential amino acids, 27 vitamins, and 46 antioxidants!  Per gram it has:

• 10 times more Vitamin A than Carrots
• 15 times more Potassium than Bananas
• 17 times more Calcium than Milk
• 25 times more Iron than Spinach!
• 7 times more Vitamin C than oranges

Moringa Health Benefits

• Helps Lower Blood Pressure (3)
• Boost Immune System (3)
• Increases Energy (2)
• Improves Heart Health (4)
• Reduce Inflammation linked to chronic health conditions (4)

What Does Moringa Taste Like?

Moringa has a slightly bitter, mildly sweet, earthy taste. The taste is very similar to matcha. It can be easily sweetened using natural sweeteners like honey or agave.

Fun Fact: Moringa is Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly!

One of the most amazing aspects of Moringa is that it is sustainably grown and environmentally friendly!

• It is a drought-tolerant plant that takes very little water to grow
• It naturally regenerates soil nutrients
• The seeds purify water and produce oil containing antioxidants 
• AND Moringa can absorb 20x more carbon dioxide than normal vegetation.

Now that you know all about Moringa, let’s jump into the pancakes! The batter for these Moringa Pancakes is made easily in the blender. Simply combine rolled oats, Moringa powder, and a few other ingredients to make this nutrient-dense, flourless pancake batter.

Here’s What You’ll Need To Make Moringa Pancakes:

• Old Fashioned Oat (or rolled oats): The oats are ground first in the blender to create oat flour, the base for these fluffy pancakes. Make sure the oats are gluten-free if necessary. I like to use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour.
• Moringa Powder: Kuli Kuli is my favorite brand of Moringa powder for many reasons! Not only is it high quality, but they are located in Uganda and helps to provide jobs for over 2,000 individuals, mostly women! You can learn more about Kuli Kuli here. 🙂 Here’s a link to the moringa powder I use.
• Applesauce: To keep these pancakes vegan, applesauce is used as a binder that replaces egg. I also love adding applesauce to my pancake mix because it gives the pancakes an airy texture and provides a subtle sweetness.
• Maple Syrup: Make sure to use pure maple syrup, like this one. Maple syrup naturally sweetens the pancakes. You can also use honey, agave, or coconut sugar.
• Non-Dairy Milk: I like to use Almond Milk or Oat Milk. Feel free to use whichever milk you like. If you are into making your own milk, try my 5-minute Oat Milk Recipe. 😊
• The Basics: Vanilla Extract, Coconut Oil, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Sea Salt.

This homemade Moringa pancake mix is made easily in the blender. Simply add all the ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.

How To Make Moringa Pancakes

1. In a high-speed blender, grind the oats into a flour-like consistency, making oat flour.
2. Add in the remainder of ingredients and blend until well combined, about 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Do not over-blend. (You can also transfer the oat flour and remaining ingredients into a large bowl and mix with a spatula.) 
3. Let batter rest for about 5 minutes to thicken. You want it to be pretty thick.
4. On the first batch of pancakes, lightly oil/butter the pan. Using a 1/3 measuring cup and spatula, pour the batter onto a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
5. Cook the pancakes for 1-2 minutes on each side, flipping over when the bottom side of the pancake turns golden brown.
6. Repeat until all the pancakes are made. Serve with maple syrup, fresh fruit, and your favorite toppings!

A Few Tips When Making These Moringa Pancakes

1. Make The Oat Flour First– Blend the rolled oat in the blender first to make the oat flour.
2. Making The Batter- After making the oat flour, add the remaining ingredients into the blender. Try not to over-blend. You can also combine all the ingredients with a spatula in a large bowl.
3. Let The Batter Rest- Transfer the mixture into a large bowl, and let the batter sit for 5-8 minutes to thicken. The batter will and must be thick when making these pancakes.
4. The Batter Is Thick- Use a spatula and a spoon to pour the batter onto a non-stick pan when making the pancakes. You can shape the pancakes using the spoon, making them as large or small if you’d like. (Do not spread the pancakes too thin.)
5. Only Use A Sprits of Cooking Oil/Butter- You do not need to put a lot of oil or butter into the pan when making these pancakes. Only use a spritz of cooking oil or butter when making the first batch of pancakes. There is no need to oil the pan between cooking the pancakes. (The pancakes will not cook properly in too much oil or butter.)
6. Low Heat Works Best- After pre-heating your non-stick pan, adjust the temperature to low heat. These pancakes cook best and retain their vibrant color when cooked over low heat.

Recipe Tools

• High-speed blender
• Glass mixing bowl
• Dry measuring cups
• Glass measuring cups
• Non-stick griddle

I hope you enjoy these Easy Blender Moringa Pancakes!

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Resources

1. https://www.kulikulifoods.com/
2. https://s3.amazonaws.com/kulikuli-public/Moringa+Benefits+Brochure.pdf
3. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/health-benefits-moringa
4. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-benefits-of-moringa-oleifera#section2