SPINACH PROTEIN PANCAKES

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These gluten-free buckwheat pancakes are high in protein, folate and tasty too, with buttermilk, spinach and a pinch of paprika for added punch

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Time 40m

Yield makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

284ml pot buttermilk
1 egg , beaten, plus 2 poached eggs per person, to serve (optional)
200g spinach
175g buckwheat flour
1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
pinch of paprika
rapeseed oil , for frying

Steps:

Boil the kettle, and put the buttermilk and beaten egg in a food processor. Put the spinach in a colander and pour over boiling water to wilt. Squeeze out any excess water, add to the processor and blitz to a smooth purée.
Put all the dry ingredients, plus 1 tsp salt, in a bowl and gradually mix in the purée. If a little thick, add 1 tbsp water to loosen to a batter consistency.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, non-stick pan over a medium heat and spoon in two or three ladlefuls of batter. Cook for 1-2 mins or until bubbles appear, then flip over for 1 min more or until cooked. Repeat until you have 12 pancakes. Serve topped with poached eggs, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium