Banana Almond Pulp-cakes - P, GF

Okay, so the idea of a "pulp-cake" isn't appetizing. I should have named the recipe something else. But it's too late. There's no going back now. I already typed it up above in the "title" field.

So a few days ago I made my own Almond Milk from scratch, and one of the byproducts is a handful of almond pulp. It's basically just little tiny pieces of almonds. The milk was surprisingly good (growing up in Wisconsin, it's a bit embarrassing to admit that I would even consider anything other than cow's milk), so I think I'll make it from time to time. But what to do with all the leftover almond pulp?

Pancakes, I guess. Or, Pulp-cakes.

Despite having the word "Pulp" in the title...they look pretty darn good, right?!

So, staying true to my personal flaw of avoiding following directions, here's a minimally detailed and impossible to follow recipe:

At least shallow focus photographs make it LOOK like I know what I'm doing. Just wait until I get a better camera. You'll never know I'm not a professional.

I put the almond pulp in a bowl. I then added two eggs to it and stirred.

In goes some vanilla extract, lots of cinnamon, and two mushy bananas.

Little bit of baking soda, pinch of salt.

Some flour (the consistency wasn't right...), and some almond milk. **UPDATE** Note that I labeled this dish as "Paleo" and "Gluten Free". Mainly because the flour was a mistake, and really shouldn't be in there in the first place. I will revisit this recipe, and let you all know how it goes.

More stirring.

I heated up some Crisco in a large pan, and ladled the thick, goopy, very un-pancake-like batter in. Next time, I need to add more almond milk or something.

Look --- Bubbles! IT'S HAPPENING! A Pulp-cake is born!

It was difficult to get the thing to cook correctly. I ended up with a blackened top and bottom and a gooey center. I happen to like pancakes with a gooey center, so it was fine by me. But I probably won't cook these for someone else *cough*boyfriend*cough* until I figure out the consistency.

Berries are optional with Banana Almond Pulp-cakes. But they are part of this balanced breakfast, and make me look like a damn good food stylist.

Regardless of the haphazard way I made them, they were pretty good! Little bit o' butter and maple syrup...you'd never know they were mainly made out of almond pulp!