This is my third recipe in collaboration with my friends at Kenwood.
I’ve had a lot of fun this January taking up their challenge to get creative in the kitchen using the Kenwood Chef (a must-have for any foodie). It allows you to have exciting, new, culinary adventures with its selection of over 25 attachments, including pasta rollers and cutters, juicers, food processor attachment, blender, and ice cream maker.
There has been an influx of all-black food popping up on Instagram, TikTok and in restaurants and bars. I’ve had some delicious black pizza in Barcelona and gorgeous black Bao buns in London. And I wanted to give this trend a go myself.
I’ve been keen to try activated charcoal for some time now. Not only does it transform the appearance of food, but it’s also said to have many health benefits such as removing toxins from the body, alleviate bloating, and it’s even claimed to have anti-ageing properties.
The Kenwood Chef mixer is the perfect piece of equipment for this challenge. It’s a super convenient and effective way to whip up pancake batters, as well as highlighting the very best of Kenwood design and engineering. I love this product because it allows you to create restaurant quality food with simplicity and versatility at home.
And boy, did it deliver. I created these fluffy buckwheat pancakes with vanilla and activated charcoal, served with a deep blackberry compote. It’s both delicious to eat and fun to look at.
My batter makes six medium-sized pancakes which I stacked layering chunky peanut butter, coconut yogurt and gooey blackberry compote.
Love Niki xx
Tania
Hi Niki,
Wow! They look amazing! Do you think they will freeze ok? Thanks!
Niki
Hey Tania
Thank you!
You could try but I don’t really recommend as they are much better fresh.
Xxx
Sarah
How come there’s no actual recipe? Just kenwood ads?
Niki
Hi Sarah
Apologies, the recipe disappeared for some reason. Its now back.
Best wishes
Niki
Sam
Hey Niki, can you recommend a supplier of activated charcoal? I’m keen to try and incorporate it in my next pancakes. X
Niki
Hi Sam
I used Innovative Naturopaths for this and found it really good.
Best wishes
Niki x
Erin
I am completely missing the recipe, or my browser is not letting me get to it? Can you please help me find the recipe, Niki?
Niki
Sorry Erin
Website playing up! Should be back now.
Best wishes
Niki x
T
Where’s the recipe? It’s not visible on mobile ?
Niki
Sorry it disappeared. Its now back up.
Best wishes
Niki x
Cassie Thuvan Tran
Wow, what a beautiful scheme of colors, decorations, and presentation! The activated charcoal pancakes look fabulous. I love how easy the batter is to make too!
Niki
Thank you Cassie
The colour is pretty amazing and definitely easy!
Love, Niki xx