Love pancakes but really don't want to break away from the healthy eating? Well don't worry, here are a few tips on how to make your pancakes not so fattening and still extra yum!
Tip One
Swap... white flour whole milk butter
For... whole-wheat flour (tons more fibre!) skimmed milk oil
Tip Two
Add some fruit and/or nuts. Not only will they add extra flavour to the pancakes, they'll also make them a little more filling especially if you're having them for your main meal. I recommend strawberries (vitamin C and potassium), blueberries (great source of antioxidants) and raspberries (fibre and vitamin C)! Nuts will contribute healthy fats and fibre.
Tip Three
Don't miss out on the toppings!! That's the best part! Just be a little more considerate of how much you're putting on. Instead of spoonfuls of sugar try adding extra fresh lemon or orange juice or rather than half the jar of Nutella (no need to deny- it happens to the best of us!) try a smaller amount with extra strawberries!
Fruit is always a good topping, but if you really can't resist going for the bacon and treacle just be a little more considerate to how much you're putting on- it will still taste good with a smaller amount, promise!
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Pancake Recipe
Or, for super healthy pancakes why not try the below recipe (thanks to weightlossresources.co.uk) ...
Ingredients to make 10 pancakes:
4oz/112g Plain Flour
2 Med Eggs
7fl oz/210 ml Semi Skimmed Milk
3fl oz/90 ml Water
20 sprays low cal Olive Oil Spray
Nutrition Information Per Pancake: Calories 66 (kcal); Protein 3.1; Fat 1.8 (g); Fibre 0.2 (g)
- Combine the milk and water
- Sift the flour into a bowl.
- Make a well in the middle and break the eggs into it.
- Begin whisking the eggs incorporating flour as you do so.
- Gradually add the milk and water mixture, still whisking, until all the liquid has been added and you have formed a smooth batter.
- Heat a frying pan over a high heat until hot.
- While the pan is heating, measure 2 tbsp of batter into a ladle ready for making your first pancake (note how full the ladle is to avoid having to re-measure for further pancakes).
- Once the pan is hot, reduce heat to medium.
- Spray pan with 2 spray of oil per pancake.
- Add the pre measured batter mix to centre of pan, and tip from side to side to evenly coat the bottom.
- Check when edges become loose (about 20 seconds) and the batter has solidified, then with a pan slice, turn the pancake over.
- Cook the second side for few seconds.
- Remove from pan onto a plate and keep warm* whilst you make remaining pancakes.
*(Layer pancakes onto a plate with greaseproof paper between and place plate over a pan of simmering water).
Yum yum yum, I know that I can't wait to make mine! xx
