POI PANCAKES with Banana Fosters Sauce | Recipe | Eat And Be Eaten HAWAII

poi

🥗Healthier: mashed sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed bananas

Sweet potatoes provide a similar texture and flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while oat flour is often more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

rum

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Coconut water adds flavor without alcohol.

Mix poi, flour, baking powder, and sugar in a bowl until combined.

Whisk in milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Melt butter on a griddle over medium heat.

Pour batter onto the griddle, cooking until bubbles form, about 2-3 minutes.

Flip pancakes and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes more.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat for the sauce.

Add sliced bananas and brown sugar, stirring gently for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in rum and ignite carefully to flambé, cooking until the alcohol burns off.

Sprinkle in cinnamon and nutmeg, stirring to combine.

Serve pancakes topped with banana fosters sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens