How to make low-fat pancakes

Sweet, indulgent pancakes

Pancakes are one of life's most delicious breakfast or brunch indulgences. But they do tend to sneak in a number of naughty calories...

This doesn't mean that we can't find ways to make them healthy. After all, what's life without a good pancake or two (or three or four)?

Make them healthy

There are a couple of ways you can easily cut down on those pancake calories and make them healthier:

• Use whole-wheat flour instead of normal cake flour

• Choose skimmrd or low-fat milk over full cream

• Skip adding sugar into the mixture altogether (flavour with vanilla essence instead)

• Watch the amount of oil or butter you use for frying

Toppings and fillings

• Go for low-fat plain yoghurt instead of cream

• Fill or top with fresh fruit

• Flavour with lemon juice, cinnamon, cranberries and nuts

Recommended reading: Healthy nibbles to top off your morning oats

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