Ulu (Breadfruit) Pancakes

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If you've ever picked or bought an ulu, thinking you were going to bake, make chips etc., and the next day it's practically mush, then this is a perfect breadfruit (ulu) recipe to try. Or if you've been forced to eat raw ripe ulu, and have developed a complex around the mushy state of this food, this recipe should turn your ulu distaste into yummy breakfast wonder. Enjoy with maple syrup, honey, or whatever!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 pancakes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 small ripe ulu, cut in half

  • 2 eggs

  • cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil, or to taste

Directions

  1. Scoop out ulu flesh and place in a blender. Add eggs, milk, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Blend batter until smooth.

  2. Heat coconut oil in a griddle over medium heat. Pour up to 1/4 cup batter onto the griddle; reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until edges are set, about 3 minutes. Turn over and cook until pancake is browned on other side, about 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Recipe Tip

Nondairy milk may be substituted for the milk.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

236 Calories
4g Fat
50g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 236
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 51mg 56%
Calcium 139mg 11%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 922mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.