Hawaiian Style Pancakes

Ingredients

For the Pancakes

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 ripe medium banana
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup cream of coconut
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon zest tangerine or orange
• 2/3 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped (optional)
• 1 cup whipping cream (for the topping)
• 1/3 cup cream of coconut (for the topping)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped macadamia nuts (optional for garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Peel and mash the banana with a fork and mix in the butter.

2. 2

   Wisk the eggs into this mixture one at a time and then add the coconut cream followed by the buttermilk about 1/2 cup at a time, wisking until well blended.

3. 3

   Sift the 5 dry ingredients together in a large bowl then add the liquid ingredients to them and wisk until well blended.

4. 4

   Add the vanilla, zest, and nuts if desired and mix evenly.

5. 5

   Use cooking spray or lightly oil a griddle or frying pan and cook the pancakes over medium heat about 2-3 minutes on each side.

6. 6

   Keep warm until served and serve with coconut syrup and a dollop of coconut flavored whipped cream.

7. 7

   For the Coconut Whipped Cream:.

8. 8

   Using a chilled bowl and beaters, whip the cream until stiff peaks form then on slow speed, blend in the coconut cream about 1 tbs at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl often. Note that the whipped cream will no longer have peaks after the coconut cream is added; the dollop may look like a rounded mound but this is normal.