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Recipe of the Week: Healthy Pancake Perfection

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Exeter chapter.

Are you bored of your microwaved porridge each morning? Are you dreaming of something fluffy, warm, and delicious? Then, this recipe is for you! These 3-ingredient pancakes are quick, easy, and healthy. Talk about packing a punch!

 

Whip up this delicious breakfast or brunch (or dinner!) within minutes – they are sure to impress your housemates and family. Just don’t leave your stack unattended, or you might find an empty plate… We warned you!

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana (spotty)

Âľ (180ml) cup milk

1 cup (125g) flour (wholemeal or buckwheat for extra health benefits!)

½ tsp. cinnamon (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat a pan on medium-heat.
  2. Mash the banana in a bowl with a fork.
  3. Add the cinnamon and milk to the banana. Mix well.
  4. Slowly stir in the flour until fully incorporated. Add more milk if necessary.
  5. Pour approx. 3 tbsp. of the mixture in the pan. Flip when bubbles appear on the surface.
  6. Serve with honey, fresh fruit, or yoghurt. Or all three!

And enjoy…breakfast will never be the same again!

Nicole is a final year International Relations student at the University of Exeter. When she isn't debating the world's latest humanitarian crisis, Nicole loves being active and travelling the world. She is an avid runner with multiple half marathons under her belt and enjoys skiing in the mountains of her home country, Switzerland. With over 30 countries ticked off, she hopes to continue discovering and exploring many more places around the world. Her favourite so far: Nepal! Furthermore, Nicole enjoys spending time in the kitchen, cooking and baking healthy meals and snacks. She even has her own Instagram handle (@theepicuriouskitchen) with a few thousand followers! Nicole can't wait to share all her health and fitness tips with you all.