Caramelised Pear & Almond Pancakes

PREP 10 MIN COOK  10 MIN

 Pear and almond may be the most delicious combination known to pancake kind. Don't believe it? You'll just have to try this recipe for yourself. If you're ready to mix it up, sub apple in for pear, or add berries.

 INGREDIENTS based on 1 serving

 olive oil spray 

1⁄2 tbs flaked almonds toasted

1 tsp honey (rice malt syrup or maple syrup) 

1 tbs Greek yoghurt (or dairy-free alternative) 

Pancakes

1⁄3 cup (80ml) milk, reduced fat (or dairy-free alternative) 

1⁄2 large egg 

1⁄2 green pear ripe, half grated & half thinly sliced

1⁄4 cup (20g) vanilla protein powder (or natural protein powder) 

1⁄4 cup (23g) wholemeal spelt flour (or gluten free) 

1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon 

1⁄4 tsp baking powder

METHOD

To make pancakes, whisk together milk and egg in a large bowl. Add grated pear, protein powder, flour, cinnamon and baking powder and mix until combined and set aside.

Heat a large non-stick frypan over medium heat. 

Spray pear slices with oil and cook for a few minutes each side until golden and set aside. Leave pan over medium heat.

Use a 1/4 cup measure to pour pancakes into pan. Cook for 2 minutes or until bubbles appear and pancake looks set. Flip and cook for another minute. Set aside in a warm place and repeat with remaining mixture.

Transfer pancakes to a serving plate and top with pears and almonds, drizzle with honey and serve with yoghurt.

NUTRITION

Energy (kJ) 1445 kJ / 345 cals

Protein 25.8 g

Fat 9.3 g

Sat. Fat 3.2 g

Carbs 36.4 g

Sugar 17.1 g

Fibre 5.5 g