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3 Yummy & Wholesome Pancake Recipes To Whip Up

February 25 is the ultimate day to stack ‘em high and tuck in, even if you are a healthy living advocate…

With all that flipping, whipping and dipping, celebrating Pancake Day can be a lot of fun for the whole family. And the great news is you don’t have to give up your short stack if you want to indulge but still maintain a healthy lifestyle. By lightening things up with a few easy swaps, you can totally join the worldwide celebration around the popular, versatile breakfast food without feeling guilty afterwards.

Here are three recipes for mouth-watering, fluffy, warm and healthy pancakes. The easy-to-follow ideas by Banin Shahine, Nutrition Manager at Fitness First Middle East, can be whipped up in a jiffy…

By Roula Allam

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Banana Pancakes

Ingredients:

1 large ripe banana
2 medium eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips

Preparation:

In large bowl, mix all ingredients together until smooth
Heat a lightly oiled pancake griddle or normal pan over medium heat
Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle/pan, using approximately ¼ cup for each pancake
Flip the pancakes on the heated pan and ensure both sides are golden brown
Serve pancakes hot with some sliced bananas and honey or dark chocolate syrup

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Cinnamon Bun Pancakes

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 medium eggs

Preparation:

Mix all the dry ingredients and separately mix the eggs, vegetable oil and maple syrup
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients
Mix well until the batter is of a sticky consistency
Oil spray the pancake griddle or pan and place it over medium heat
Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the griddle/pan
Flip them on the pan and ensure both sides are golden brown
Top them with fresh berries and raw nuts and serve while hot

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Vegan Atayef Pancakes

Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour
½ cup semolina
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon instant yeast
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 3l4 cups warm water
1 teaspoon orange blossom water

Preparation:

In a blender, mix all ingredients together until a sticky batter is formed
Rest the batter for two hours at room temperature
Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat without spraying oil or brushing butter on the pan.
Scoop out and place the batter on the pan. Ensure both sides are golden brown.
Sprinkle some vanilla powder and serve with sliced fresh fruits

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Travel & Food

3 Yummy & Wholesome Pancake Recipes To Whip Up

February 25 is the ultimate day to stack ‘em high and tuck in, even if you are a healthy living advocate…

Banana Pancakes

Cinnamon Bun Pancakes

Vegan Atayef Pancakes

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