Introduction
I love this recipe. In terms of pancakes, there is nothing worse than a really boring mixture in my opinion. Flour, eggs, milk is such a great base, but you need to give it a bit of love, and I think this recipe does that with the introduction of the orange juice and the few spices. Whats also great with this recipe is you can dial things up and dial things down. Want your pancakes thicker? Leave out some of the water/juice. Want them thinner? Just add a drop more water/milk. Fancy adding some fruit in? Different spices? Go for it! You’re not going to break anything, just get in the mixer with it. These are also a great option 4-5 hours pre exercise, as they are packed full of easy to digest carbohydrates. You can also add whatever toppings you like, so get involved with it! This recipes serves 2-3 people.
Ingredients
Dry
- 200g of Self Raising Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of Baking Powder
- Scoop Of Your Favourite Protein Powder (Optional)
- A Teaspoon of Cinnamon
- 1/2 Teaspoon of Mixed Spice
- A good pinch of Salt.
Wet
- 1 Egg
- 100ml of Milk of Choice/Water
- 1 Good Tablespoon of Honey
- 100ml Orange Juice
To Serve
Fruit of Choice (e.g. Strawberries, Blueberries, Grapes etc.), Nut Butter of Choice (e.g. Peanut Butter, Almond Butter etc.), Yogurt, Honey, Granola etc.
Steps
1. Get a pan on the hob at a high heat (8/10). Add a small drop of butter/oil (barely half a teaspoon) and distribute it around the pan.
2. Get a large mixing bowl and get the dry ingredients in there.
3. In a small bowl or jug, mix your wet ingredients together. Add a small pinch of salt as you add the honey.
4. Make a small well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add in the wet. Mix well until they combine into a smooth paste. The consistency should be a little bit like a soup or smoothie.
5. The pan should be nice and hot now, so you can drop it down to a 6 or 7/10 in terms of heat. Get a large serving spoon or ladle and spoon some of the mixture into the pan. Don’t use too much at once and don’t overcrowd the pan here. With most pans, you should be aiming to make 2-3 pancakes at a time, so you should have 2-3 spoonfuls of mixture on the go at once.
6. You need to be on the ball here now and watch the pancakes as they cook. While cooking, once they start to form little bubbles around their edges, they are ready to be flipped. When you flip them, they should be a nice tan colour. If they are too dark (i.e. slightly burnt) just lower the heat down slightly.
7. Continue the above until all the mixture is gone. Feel free as you go to place the pancakes in a low heated oven to stay warm for serving.
8. Serve up on a plate with your favourite toppings and enjoy.
