Healthy Pancakes For Pancake Day!

Can pancakes be healthy? Yes they can and we have two brands / recipes we’re happy to share with our lovely readers now!

First off: Sweatpea Pantry has expanded its range by excitedly announcing the launch of their all-new, sister company, Stacks of Goodness. For years, Sweetpea Pantry have become a kitchen staple for families across the UK thanks to their range of better-for-you mixes; from favourites like pancakes, pizza dough, flapjacks, to brownies, carrot muffins and waffles. 

Following months of research, taste testing, and various batches of batter, founders Philipa and Tanya have created a number of tasty pancakes mixes, taking the humble breakfast favourite to new, delicious heights. Unlike other pancake mixes that are currently available, Stacks of Goodness focuses on the good stuff – all mixes are vegan, low in sugar, gluten-free, and high in protein. Not just reserved for breakfast, the pancake mixes can be enjoyed at any time of day; whether that’s for an afternoon snack, or a post-workout refuel, the mixes are versatile and suitable for both adults and children alike. 

There are currently three core mixes in the Stacks of Goodness range: 

*Strawberry Protein Mix:Delicately fruity, this glorious stack is perfect for the berry lovers. Best topped with fresh berries, coconut yoghurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.

*Double Chocolate Protein Mix: For those hankering for a sweet hit, this mix is studded with vegan dark chocolate chips. 

*Vanilla and Blueberry Mix: Containing freeze-dried blueberries, vanilla protein and wholegrain ingredients like buckwheat, quinoa, teff and flax, these pancakes contain 7g of protein per serving. 

RRP price at £4.99.Available on Ocado (and all good independent food retailers).

Website: www.stacksofgoodness.co.uk

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With pancake day just around the corner, Grounded have created the ultimate at home plant-based protein pancakes to be enjoyed using the Grounded Choc Protein M*lkshake.

Whether for breakfast, brunch or dinner, the vegan Grounded Choc Protein M*lkshakes can be made into delicious pancakes that are packed with 20g+ of protein and dairy free. The Grounded Choc Protein M*lkshake is completely made from natural ingredients and is guaranteed to hit the spot when made into stacks of pancakes.

With just five simple ingredients – self raising flour, coconut oil, chia seeds and cacao powder, the Grounded pancakes are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a plant-based protein alternative this pancake day.

INGREDIENTS

170ml of GROUNDED® Choc PROTEIN M*lkshake

175g self-raising flour

1 tsp. melted coconut oil

1 tsp. chia seeds

Optional 1 tbsp. cacao powder

Fresh berries to decorate

METHOD

Stir all the ingredients together to form a smooth, thick batter

Melt a little coconut oil in a pan over a medium heat

Once warm, spoon a large tablespoon of the batter into the pan

Cook on one side for 3-4 minutes then flip