Carrot Oat Pancakes with Orange Yogurt, Warm Dates, and Spiced Sunflower Seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, mix the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, all of the cardamom, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.

2. 2

   In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, 120 g (1/2 cup) of the plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon of the honey, 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla extract, the grated carrot, 1 teaspoon of the orange zest, and the melted butter.

3. 3

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until no dry flour remains. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes so the oats can hydrate.

4. 4

   While the batter rests, make the orange yogurt: combine the remaining 120 g (1/2 cup) plain yogurt with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon honey, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the remaining 1 teaspoon orange zest in a small bowl. Set aside chilled or at room temperature.

5. 5

   For the spiced seeds, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, sunflower seeds, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Transfer to a plate so they do not keep cooking.

6. 6

   In the same small skillet, add the dates and orange juice. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the dates soften slightly and the juice turns glossy and syrupy.

7. 7

   Heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease with a little extra butter. If you want to keep the pancakes warm, preheat the oven to 200 °F / 95 °C.

8. 8

   Pour about 60 ml (1/4 cup) batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until golden and cooked through.

9. 9

   Transfer the cooked pancakes to the oven at 200 °F / 95 °C while you finish the remaining batter, adding a little more butter to the pan if needed.

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    Serve the pancakes warm with the orange yogurt spooned over or alongside. Finish with the warm dates and the spiced sunflower seeds.