A good source of protein, these kefir pancakes are a great way to start a day. Make them ahead, freeze and reheat for a quick breakfast meal. They are not only refined sugar free but also nutritious!
To an immersion blender cup (see note 5), add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and oats. Give it a mix with a spoon or fork. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend for a few seconds or until all the ingredients are well combined (see note 6).
Cook on a griddle or large skillet/frying pan until you see holes forming on the surface of the pancakes. Turn them over and cook until they are cooked through and golden brown (about 2 further minutes).
Serve with anything you like!
Notes
Kefir can be substituted with buttermilk or unsweetened Greek yogurt diluted with some milk.
You can use another type of syrup to sweeten these kefir pancakes. Also, you can easily add more if you prefer them sweeter. I personally prefer using less sweetener as I like to add a lot of flavored syrup or berry sauce on top that adds enough sweetness.
I like using olive oil in a spray bottle. That way I use only a little per batch. You can use anything you like though.
Cooking time can vary. This will depend on the heat of your stove (I recommend medium-high and adjust if browning too fast) as well as the size of your pancakes.
The immersion blender cup has to hold at least 3.5-4 cups of liquid/750 ml to 1 liter. If you don’t have such a size, use a mixing bowl instead).
If you blend longer, you might end up with a thinner batter. This is not a problem. It is simply because the blending turns the oats into a finer texture. You can try and cook 1 pancake and see how it holds its shape. If too thin, add more flour to the batter. And, if the batter is way too thick, you can either blend for longer or add a splash of kefir/milk.
Meal prep: Double the batch, cook them, cool them down, and flash-freeze on a baking sheet or tray. Then, put in a ziploc bag and freeze for later. The best way to reheat it is on the stovetop. Heat a skillet, add thawed pancakes and add a splash of water. Cover with a lid and “steam” for about half a minute or until soft and warmed through.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Kefir pancakes recipe, Pancakes with kefir
Nutrition Facts
Kefir Pancakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
226
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
24
mg
8
%
Sodium
166
mg
7
%
Potassium
79
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
91
IU
2
%
Calcium
62
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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