Photo by Rissa Miller

By Rissa Miller, Senior Editor Vegan Journal

(Makes about 12-13 pancakes)

These spicy-sweet pancakes show off a seasonal treat: Maple flavored Dandies mini marshmallows! Available for the fall of 2022, they bring in sweetness and the warmth of maple to these chai-spiced breakfast classics. And the mini marshmallows add a surprising texture too! Look for the delightful gooey pull of melted marshmallow with the crisp snap of crystallized sugars.

1-1/3 cups plain, unsweetened vegan milk (tested with almond and soy)

1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 cup organic sugar

1 Tablespoon arrowroot starch (or cornstarch)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Pinch ground clove

Pinch ground black pepper

Pinch ground nutmeg

Pinch salt (optional)

One 5-ounce bag Maple Dandies Vegan Mini Marshmallows

Non-stick spray, for cooking

First, combine the vegan milk and vinegar in a small dish and set aside to “curdle” the milk for about 10 minutes. Then stir in the vanilla.

In a medium bowl, combine flours, sugar, and all spices. Combine with milk mixture and allow to rest for about 15-20 minutes. The rest period allowed the batter to thicken. Add the bag of Dandies and stir into the batter just before cooking.

Cook on a flat griddle or pan over low-medium heat. Spray the pre-warmed cook surface with non-stick spray. Ladle out about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Allow to cook until the top and edges of the pancake bubble, and the bottoms are golden brown, then flip with a wide spatula. Any exposed marshmallows will get gooey, then crisp on the outside. Cook on the second side until the pancake is cooked through. Times will vary, but approximately 2-3 minutes per side.

The recipe will make about 12-13 pancakes. Serve as desired for breakfast, brunch, or snack time.

Note: Maple Dandies mini marshmallows are a seasonal offering and can be swapped with regular Dandies mini marshmallows or 3/4 cup dried cranberries, if Dandies aren’t available in your area. See: https://dandies.com/dandies-maple-marshmallows