Coconut Pancakes

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, coconut milk, egg, and vanilla extract until mixed well.

Step 3

Add wet ingredients to dry, stirring just until all of the flour is moistened.

Step 4

Stir in 1 cup of coconut.

Step 5

Place remaining coconut in a small nonstick pan and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until toasted.

Step 6

Heat a griddle over medium heat. Coat griddle with a little oil and use a 1/3 cup measuring cup to drop batter onto griddle. Cook until bubbles form in center and flip over. Cook another 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 7

Coat griddle with more oil for each batch. Serve topped with toasted coconut and maple syrup.