Remembering the Dawson’s Creek alum with a sweet tribute.
James Van Der Beek was known for many things, but at home, he was Dad — flipping pancakes for his kids and adding two secret ingredients that made them unforgettable.
Today, we’re honoring the late Dawson’s Creek alum in the sweetest way we know how: by sharing the stack he once shared with us on his Instagram Stories.
James Van Der Beek’s ‘Famous’ Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup mung beans, soaked overnight
- 1 cup rice, soaked overnight
- 1 handful dates, pitted and chopped
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups pancake mix
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
- 3 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- In a saucepan, boil the beans and rice in 1 cup water until tender.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender, add the dates and puree until smooth.
- Stir the remaining ingredients with 2 1/4 cups of water; add the mung bean mixture and stir.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease it with oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
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