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These ube mochi pancakes are a joyful twist on classic breakfast fare — delightfully chewy from mochiko flour and naturally purple thanks to ube. Sweet and nutty with a mochi-like bounce, they’re delicious topped with coconut whipped cream, syrup, or seasonal fruits.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Vegan
Cuisine Japanese, Vegan
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mochiko flour sweet rice flour
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar coconut or cane
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
  • ¾ cup coconut milk or plant milk of choice
  • ¼ cup ube halaya purple yam jam or ube purée
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Coconut oil for greasing the pan

Optional Toppings:

  • Coconut whipped cream
  • Maple syrup
  • Toasted coconut flakes
  • Fresh berries

Instructions
 

Mix Dry Ingredients:

  • In a bowl, whisk together mochiko, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Whisk Wet Ingredients:

  • In a separate bowl, combine egg, coconut milk, ube halaya, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

Combine:

  • Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Batter will be thick and slightly stretchy.

Cook:

  • Heat a lightly oiled nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Spoon about ¼ cup of batter per pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.

Serve:

  • Stack and serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Ube halaya can be homemade or store-bought. If using unsweetened ube purée, add extra sugar to taste.
  • For a richer flavor, add 1 tbsp melted coconut oil or vegan butter to the batter.
  • These pancakes can also be made into mini dessert stacks layered with coconut cream and fresh fruit.
🌈 Tip: Want extra fluff? Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking to activate the baking powder.
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