Basic Yoghurt Pancakes

Ingredients for Basic Yoghurt Pancakes

• 250g whole-wheat pastry flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds, optional

• 210g low-fat yoghurt or soy yoghurt

• 300 to 350ml low-fat milk or rice milk

• 2 tablespoons nonhydrogenated margarine

• Pure maple syrup, all-fruit preserves, or one Quick Fresh Fruit Sauce

1. Combine the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and flaxseeds, if using, in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour in the yoghurt and milk. Stir with a whisk until the batter is just smooth; it should have an easy-to-pour consistency, but not too thin. Add more milk as needed. Don't overbeat.

2. Heat a nonstick griddle or a large nonstick skillet that has been lightly coated with some of the margarine. Ladle on the batter to form 3- to 4-inch pancakes. Cook on both sides over medium heat until golden brown. Serve hot with maple syrup.

Multigrain: Substitute 60 to 90g the flour with another type of flour such as spelt, kamut, buckwheat, cornmeal, or rye, or use a combination of two different types of flour equaling 60 to 90g .

Fruity pancakes: Add a cup or so of thinly sliced fruits—one kind or a combination—to the batter. Try pears, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, wild blueberries, or other berries.

Cinnamon-apple pancakes: Add 1 heaping cup very thinly sliced, peeled apple (any soft cooking variety such as Cortland, McIntosh, or Golden Delicious) and ground cinnamon to taste to the batter.

Banana-nut: Add 1 medium thinly sliced banana, 40 to 80g finely chopped walnuts or pecans, and a pinch of ground nutmeg to the batter.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.