A Pancake Day with a Difference!

As we celebrate Shrove Tuesday, we wanted to bring you a few ideas to enjoy healthier options, but still packed with loads of flavour and variety.

If you’re on the lookout for some wholesome alternatives this Pancake Day, why not try one of these twists on the classic pancake, for a bit of a change and a healthier option for you and all your family!

Here are some healthy alternatives for pancakes:

1. Oatmeal pancakes: made with ground oats, almond milk, egg whites, and cinnamon.
2. Banana pancakes: made with mashed bananas, eggs, almond flour, and baking powder.
3. Buckwheat pancakes: made with buckwheat flour and almond milk. (Vegan!)
4. Sweet potato pancakes: made with mashed sweet potatoes, almond flour, and eggs.
5. Cottage cheese pancakes: made with cottage cheese, oat flour, and egg whites.
6. Whole grain pancakes: made with whole wheat flour, almond milk, and eggs.

When making pancakes, consider using healthier substitutes for ingredients like white flour and sugar, such as whole grain flours, nut milks, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.

Or if you’re not a pancake lover, why not experiment with a healthy smoothie instead? Here’s a few recipes that contain loads of healthy ingredients and taste AMAZING!

1. Green smoothie:

• 1 cup spinach
  1 banana
  1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  1/2 avocado

  1 tbsp honey

2. Berry smoothie:

• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  1 banana
  1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  1 tsp chia seeds

  1 tsp honey

3. Chocolate smoothie:

• 1 banana
  1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  1 tsp honey

  1/2 tsp vanilla extract

4. Tropical smoothie:

• 1 cup pineapple chunks
  1 banana
  1 cup coconut milk
  1 tsp honey

  1/2 tsp turmeric powder

5. Peanut Butter smoothie:

• 1 banana
  1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  2 tbsp peanut butter
  1 tsp honey

  1/2 tsp cinnamon powder