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Gluten-Free Banana-Almond Pancakes With Date Caramel

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food & prop styling by Diana Yen

These decadent silver dollar-style pancakes are inspired by the classic British banoffee pie but are completely free from refined sugars—and they're gluten-free to boot. Sticky and sweet dried dates are soaked in hot water and blended to create the luxurious toffee-like "caramel." If you're feeling extra indulgent, whip up a batch of Coconut Whipped Cream to go on top.

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