The 66 calorie pancake

Beth Furness - Assistant Nutritionist | 06 Feb, 2024

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Pancakes are delicious – but they can pack a pile of calories. With that in mind, try Nutritionist Emma's best low-fat pancake recipe at only 66 cals and enjoy Shrove Tuesday without derailing your diet.

And you can get creative with some scrummy toppings that are actually quite good for you. These all hit the sweet spot without maxing out your daily calorie count.


Makes 10 - 66 kcals per serving

Kcals 66
Fat 1.4g
Sat fat 0.4g
Carbs 10.7g
Sugar 1.5g
Fibre 0.5g
Protein 3.4g
Salt 0.07g

Ingredients

  • 115g plain flour
  • 2x medium eggs
  • 300ml skimmed milk
  • 90ml Water
  • Frylight

Method

  1. Combine the milk and the water in a jug.
  2. Sift the flour into a bowl and make a well in the middle. Break the 2 eggs into it. Begin whisking the eggs, incorporating the flour as you do so.
  3. Gradually add the milk and water mixture, still whisking, until all the liquid has been added and you have formed a smooth batter.
  4. Heat a frying pan over a high heat with 2-3 sprays of Frylight until hot. Put 2 tbsp of batter into a ladle and add to the centre of the pan.
  5. Check when edges become loose (about 20 seconds) and the batter has solidified, then with a pan slice, turn the pancake over and cook for a few more seconds.
  6. Remove from pan onto a warm plate. Serve with a topping that fits your diet or make that bit your guilty pleasure (we won't tell).
Pancake-toppings

Nutritionist Beth Furness (ANutr), holding a BSc in Nutrition and Health, is deeply dedicated to applying evidence-based knowledge to all aspects of nutrition. Her passion lies in fostering healthy relationships with food, ensuring that everyone maintains a balanced and sustainable approach to nutrition.

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