Name: Buckwheat pancakes with lemon cream
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (75g) buckwheat flour; 1/4 cup (35g) wholemeal self-raising flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 egg whites; 3/4 cup (180ml) no-fat milk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoon maple syrup; 20 gram low-fat dairy-free spread, melted; 2 teaspoon coarsely grated lemon rind; 1/3 cup (80g) light sour cream; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind; 1 teaspoon caster sugar

Buckwheat pancakes with lemon cream

These medium GI buckwheat pancakes are a healthier alternative to your regular, sugar-laden recipes. Serve topped with a light and zesty lemon cream for a satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (75g) buckwheat flour

1/4 cup (35g) wholemeal self-raising flour

1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 egg whites

3/4 cup (180ml) no-fat milk

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoon maple syrup

20 gram low-fat dairy-free spread, melted

2 teaspoon coarsely grated lemon rind

1/3 cup (80g) light sour cream

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

1 teaspoon caster sugar

Method

1.Sift flours, baking powder and cinnamon into medium bowl; gradually whisk in combined egg white, milk, juice and syrup. Stir dairy-free spread into batter.

2.Pour ¼ cup batter into heated small lightly greased non-stick frying pan; cook about 2 minutes or until bubbles appear on the surface. Turn pancake; cook until lightly browned on other side. Remove from pan; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.

3.To make lemon cream; place remaining ingredients in small bowl; stir until combined.

4.Serve with lemon cream; top with rind.

medium GI
Note

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