Syn Free, Gluten Free Pancakes!

Tomorrow is pancake day and if you are watching your weight it can be a day of temptation. But if you want to enjoy pancakes without the guilt then I have the answer! Since making my Banana Pancakes last week I have been experimenting with eggs and yogurt and trying a range of different ingredients and I kept coming back to the most simple way of making a guilt free pancake. 3 simple ingredients, eggs, sweetener and flavoured essence. These pancakes are sweet omelette's and they are so delicious!

The beauty of these pancakes is that they can be made using a wide range of flavoured essence. So far my favourite has to be vanilla and salted caramel. To make them even healthier you can top them with yogurt and super healthy fruit.

This is what I did...

Gluten and Dairy Free Banana Pancakes (Low FODMAP and Low Syn)

If there is one foodie event that we all love it has to be pancake day. What is there not to love? It is the one day that you can have as many pancakes that you want without feeling guilty! But with me following the Slimming World eating plan and the hubby having so much success with the FODMAP eating plan we really do not want to undo the hard work. This got me thinking as to how I can adapt the classic pancake into one that is not just healthier but also one that is going to keep everybody's tummies happy.

When I saw that this week Aldi had included bananas in their fantastic Super6 offer I got stocked up. Everyone loves bananas here so I knew that if I used them as the base for this years pancakes they would go down well and priced at just 69p I can buy plenty as once you have tried these pancakes you will need to make more!

This is what I did...

Blueberry and Coconut Pancakes with Team GB and Aldi

I am sure that you will agree that Team GB are doing an amazing job in Rio and are certainly raking in the medals! When you are needing to sustain your energy levels, whether you are an Olympic athlete or just a busy parent, eating the right foods is essential!

Over the last two weeks I have been sharing with you some recipes that have been created by Aldi and the English Institute of Sport. So far I have shared with you Chilli Turkey Burgers and some Classically Sweet Oat Bars. This week I am telling you all about a truly delicious way to start the day with some fruity pancakes. We all love pancakes here so these pancakes went down a treat and I found them to be a great way to get the kids to eat some extra fruit. The recipe uses blueberries, but, if like mine, your children do not like blueberries, you can simply substitute them with some berries that they do like. This recipe is so versatile and can be adjusted to taste. Aldi have some more great recipes on their website so pop over and take a look!

Bananas are a fantastic source of energy and really are one of the best natural sources of rapid energy sugars. They are also high in vitamin B6 and rich in potassium and fibre. So if you are looking for a breakfast or even a snack which is going to give you some get up and go then these are for you!

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Vegan Raw Cacao Pancakes

This years pancakes are a little different that normal. I will admit that it did take me quite a few goes to get them just right, but I did do it!

These pancakes are not only vegan but are also gluten free and so delicious!

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Win a Crepe Pan from ProCook Kitchenware

On Tuesday it is pancake day. I don't know about you, but we enjoy pancakes at any time of the year and not just on Shrove Tuesday. Pancakes are such a versatile food and can be made both savoury and sweet. I recently share some ways that we enjoy our pancakes.

ProCook Kitchenware are offering Hijacked By Twins readers that chance to win their own crepe pan as shown below. With this pan you are guaranteed to make perfect pancakes that the whole family will enjoy!

Pancake Day is Coming!

Next Tuesday is one of the children's favourite foodie days. Next Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day!

So when Aldi asked me if I would like to share our favourite fillings I knew that I wanted to make this years pancakes healthier than normal. We usually have pancakes with chocolate spread or lemon juice and sugar. I know it is only once a year, but we have hugely reduced our sugar intake and do not want to have pancakes filled with sugar this year!

This year I want to move away from the usual lemon juice and sugar and go for a healthier sweet filling. I have also made a savoury pancake topping which the twins loved! I am going to show you how you can still enjoy pancakes without all of the added refined sugars and still have incredibly tasty pancakes that the kids will love!

When it comes to making the all important batter the easiest way to remember the amount of flour, eggs and milk that you need is to remember the 1, 2, 3 rule. 100g of flour, 2 eggs and 300mls semi skimmed milk or dairy free milk.

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Pancake Day / Shrove Tuesday Recipe and Ideas

It is Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day!
After accidentally forgetting pancake day one year my hubby will not let me forget again!
This year I am well and truly ready for tomorrow.
I thought I would share with you my simple pancake recipe that I use (I have been using it for so long I cannot remember where it originally came from!) and a couple of ideas how you could enjoy your pancakes.

Basic Pancake Recipe

Ingredients

Makes approx 8 pancakes

140g plain flour, or for wholemeal pancakes 70g plain flour, 70g wholemeal flour
20g butter, melted, plus extra for frying
2 eggs, beaten
350mls milk

Method

1 - Place the flour in a bowl and make a well in the middle

2 - Mix together the beaten eggs, milk and melted butter

3 - Gradually add to the flour and whisk until you have a smooth batter

4 - Melt a little butter in a frying pan and add a ladle of the batter to the hot pan

5 - Fry for a couple of minutes on each side

6 - Keep on a warm plate covered in foil to keep them warm until you are ready to serve

They are that quick and easy.
The exciting part is next.
Deciding what to put on your pancake!
This is how we enjoy our pancakes.

Savoury Pancakes

I have tried a couple of different savoury versions.
When I make savoury pancakes I make the batter with the added wholemeal.
Our favourite savoury pancakes have to be the tuna melts.

Tuna Melt Wholemeal Pancakes

Ingredients

Pancakes
Tin of tuna
Mature cheddar cheese, grated

Method

1 - Add the batter to the frying pan

2 - Flip your pancake and spoon on some flaked tuna and grated mature cheddar cheese

3 - Fold in half and cook for a couple of minutes on one half then turn and do the same on the other half.

Then enjoy your tuna melt pancake!

Sweet Pancakes

This is our favourite way to enjoy pancakes!
The sweet way!
No doubt the hubby and Joseph will enjoy their pancakes with lemon and sugar.
However I am going to also make them some with lemon juice then drizzled with honey.
I will be enjoying mine with orange and passion fruit.

Orange and Passion Fruit Pancakes

Ingredients

Pancakes
Oranges
Passion Fruit Curd (I used Mrs Darlington's)

Method

1 - Make your pancakes.

2 - Peel an orange and split into segments.

3 - Place the segments down the centre and wrap the pancake.

4 - Spread the passion fruit curd over the top and enjoy!

I don't give the twins anything that is too sweet but I still want them to enjoy pancake day. So for them I came up with a toddler friendly pancake!

Creamy Pancakes

Ingredients

Pancakes
Fromage Frais (I used the twins favourite pots of fromage frais)

Method

1 - Take a pancake and spoon on a thin layer of fromage frais.

2 - Roll the pancake up and slice into bite sized pieces and let them enjoy!

The small pieces are perfect for little hand and the added fromage frais gives them the creamy taste which they will love!

 

I hope these have given you a couple of yummy ideas for Pancake day. However you decide to have your pancakes I am sure they will go down a treat!

Enjoy x

 

I am sharing these ideas and recipes with Honest Mums Tasty Tuesdays. Check out Papa G's Perfect Pancake at Honest Mum Tasty Tuesdays