The Aquafaba Files is a Tenderly recipe series by Laura Vincent, exploring the almost suspicious versatility of this ingredient that is little more than the leftover liquid from a drained can of chickpeas.
I love pancakes, but I also have specific opinions about them. I think the ideal number of people to be cooking pancakes for is three, maximum — any more than that and you’re stuck being the short-order cook while everyone else gets to tuck in. I also think pancakes are more fun for dinner than breakfast. Too much admin in the morning, but a thrillingly autonomous treat in the evening to remind yourself that you’re an adult and you can do whatever you want.
This recipe uses beaten aquafaba folded into a simple batter to make super fluffy, light pancakes. They are tender and airy, with a hint of vanilla, and absolutely delicious. You could consider adding some blueberries or chocolate chips, some lemon zest or chopped walnuts — but they’re also perfect just as they are, stacked up cartoonishly high and dripping with syrup. Maple is the obvious choice, but I used Apple Honey and it was a wonderful…
