Treats Don’t Need To Be Cheats

Pancake Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with these delicious recipes that you can enjoy guilt free - remember, treats don’t need to be cheats!

Below we have a regular pancake recipe, as well as a gluten and dairy-free option; both of which can be enjoyed without fear of affecting your progress and as an excellent pre or post-workout snack!

Fluffy Pancake Recipe

    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Serves: 6 full-size pancakes 

    Ingredients:

    • 1 organic free range egg
    • 200g plain flour
    • 300ml semi-skimmed milk
    • 1 tbsp baking soda
    • 1 tbsp caster sugar

    Method:

    1. Whisk all ingredients until there are no lumps.
    2. Drop batter by spoon onto a lightly greased pan until 1 side bubbles. Flip pancakes and cook until golden brown.
    3. Prepare the night before, cover and chill overnight to save time in the morning.
    4. Serve
    5. Top with fresh fruit and berries, or mix in with the batter (goji berries are good mixed with the batter).

    For those of you more interested in a traditional crêpe, just take away the baking soda and caster sugar from the recipe.

    Gluten and Dairy-Free Pancake Recipe

      Prep Time: 5 minutes
      Cook Time: 15 minutes
      Total Time: 20 minutes
      Serves: 18 mini pancakes

      Ingredients:

      • 2 organic free range eggs
      • 1⁄2 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
      • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
      • 60ml water
      • Sprinkle of sea salt
      • 180g rice flour
      • 150ml plain, active-culture yoghurt (dairy free)

      Method:

      1. Whisk all ingredients until there are no lumps.
      2. Drop batter by spoon onto a lightly greased pan until 1 side bubbles. Flip pancakes and cook until golden brown.
      3. Prepare the night before, cover and chill overnight to save time in the morning.
      4. Serve
      5. Top with fresh fruit and berries, or mix in with the batter (goji berries are good mixed with the batter).

      And there you have it, two tasty pancake recipes, ready within minutes. All that’s left to do is choose your topping!