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Breakfast Pancakes

Raisiny pancakes, great hollow leg fillers, super delicious

These always get an 11 out of 10 when I demonstrate them!

What do I need to make breakfast pancakes

▢ 150 g raisins
▢ 200 g self raising flour
▢ 25 g sugar
▢ 220 ml water
▢ pinch salt
▢ ½ tsp garam masala optional

How do I make breakfast pancakes

▢ Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl, stirring well.
▢ Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry dessertspoon sized dollops of the batter, until golden brown on both sides.
▢ Sprinkle with a little sugar
▢ Makes 4 pancakes per person.
▢ Serve immediately

What changes can I make

  • swap out the raisins for any fruit you like
  • or leave them out altogether
  • omit the garam masala, or swap for cinnamon or mixed spice
  • or even make them savoury by adding a combination of tomato puree, garlic, chilli, curry paste or powder

Other breakfast ideas

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Porridge (meal plan 2)

breakfast pancakes on a plate

breakfast pancakes

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
English
budget meals
,
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Dairy Free
,
Freezes Well
,
Low Fat
,
Vegan
,
Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Cost per portion 14p
Calories: 316.8kcal
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Ingredients

  • 150 g raisins
  • 200 g self raising flour
  • 25 g sugar
  • 220 ml water
  • pinch salt
  • ½ tsp garam masala optional

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl, stirring well.
    150 g raisins, 200 g self raising flour, 25 g sugar, 220 ml water, pinch salt, 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry dessertspoon sized dollops of the batter, until golden brown on both sides. Sprinkle with a little sugar
  • Makes 4 pancakes per person.
  • Serve immediately

Notes

What changes can I make

  • swap out the raisins for any fruit you like
  • or leave them out altogether
  • omit the garam masala, or swap for cinnamon or mixed spice
  • or even make them savoury by adding a combination of tomato puree, garlic, chilli, curry paste or powder

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
breakfast pancakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
316.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1.08
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sodium
 
14.31
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
359.38
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
72.02
g
24
%
Fiber
 
3.88
g
16
%
Sugar
 
6.39
g
7
%
Protein
 
6.98
g
14
%
Vitamin C
 
2.02
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
18
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1.42
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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