Healthy Simple Pancake Recipe

Healthy Simple Pancakes Recipe (makes 4-7)

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to share this recipe, because it is another one of the pancake recipes that my my sister has always used and it has been altered, so it is more healthier.

It's simple, no complicated ingredients and it's healthy - I hope you like it!

This pancake usually makes for 7 people if you are using a small pan. I used a 21cm pan, whilst one of my bigger pan measured to 28.5cm, therefore it will make for around 4 people. Before pouring the mixture into the pan, since I used the small pan, I measured the mixture up to 1/2 of my ladel, but for a bigger pan I would insist on using up to 3/4 of the ladel, but not too full.

 Ingredients

• 125g of sifted plain flour
• 200ml of semi skimmed milk
• One egg
• 1tsp of sugar (optional)
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Tips

- If you are are using sweet toppings, don't add sugar!

- Use honey instead of syrup as a heathier alternative

- Use melted dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate as a healthier alternative

- Instead of ice cream, use frozen yogurt as a healthier alternative

- If you plan to use strawberries on your pancake, to get rid of the stalk, use a straw by inserting the straw right through the end of the strawberry and the stalk should break loose.

- If you want a crispier pancake, leave the pancake to cook longer on each side or add more oil to the pan.

- If you have put too much mixture into the pan, don't worry! Just keep turning the pan in circles quickly until the mixture is evenly spread.

- For an extra small pancake, using a spoon, scrape the remaining mixture and around the edges of the bowl into the pan.

- If you have put too much oil in the pan, use a kitchen paper towel to get rid of the excess oil and then you can re-use that kitchen paper towel for your next batch of pancakes!

- To test if the pan is ready, (make sure there is oil) use a wooden chopstick and place the end onto the pan, if it sizzles then you know the pan is hot enough to cook the pancakes

- Open a window, your kitchen might get a bit steamy from cooking the pancakes.

Method

1.  Pour the sifted plain flour into a large bowl
2. Make a well (hole) using your index finger into the middle of the plain flour
3. Crack an egg and place the egg into the middle of the well
4. Gradually add the milk bit by bit as you stir the mixture using a whisk or wooden spoon. Stir until the mixture is liquid and the ingredients are fully integrated (scrape the bottom of the bowl because some of the flour might be stuck on the bottom of the bowl)
5. Using a kitchen paper towel, grease the pan using sunflower oil or extra virgin oil (make sure you grease the sides of the pan too)
6. Pre-heat the pan to a medium heat (make sure it's hot!) And using a ladel, scoop the pancake mixture up to 1/2 - 3/4 of the ladel (depending on the size of your pan).
7. Place the mixture into the centre of the pan and quickly twist the pan in circles until the mixture is evenly spread out - if you do not do this straight away the mixture will be uneven.
8. Once the mixture begins to lift off the pan, check using a spatula and lift the pancake slightly to see if the other side is slightly golden.
9. Once the side is slightly golden, flip to the other side (don't cook the sides for too long!)
10. Cook the other side until you see brown spots appearing.
11. Place the pancake on a large plate.
12. Grease the pan again using your kitchen towel paper and complete the same steps for your next pancake.

Toppings

• Nutella
• Strawberries
• Banana
• Blueberries
• Honey
• Syrup
• Ice-cream (or frozen yogurt)
• Cheese (low fat)
• Chocolate sauce
• Peanut Butter
• Jam

Thanks for viewing this recipe, if you have any questions, please comment below and let me know what you guys think of this recipe and also repost if you like this recipe :)

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