Being Lactose Intolerant meant there were lots of tasty foods over Christmas that I couldn’t indulge in, but these American Pancakes with Pomegranate and Blueberries were the perfect dairy free treat.
Oooh, a new kitchen product that’s dairy free? Yes please!
Flora Cuisine is a blend of oils (rapeseed, linseed & sunflower) that has become a bit of a lifesaver in my kitchen over Christmas. It’s perfect to use in lieu of butter, for every 100g of butter in a recipe just swap it for 110ml of Flora Cuisine.
I’ve so far used it in a stir-fry, made perfect roast potatoes and parsnips, cooked off ingredients for soups and casseroles, greased a cake tin and of course made these uber tasty pancakes.
The bottle lives in the fridge which took me a while to get my head round when baking, as most of my oils are kept next to the hob. When you first pour it into the pan it’s quite viscous and opaque, but as it warms up it turns clear and that’s when you know it’s ready to fry with it.
And so, I used it to make these delightful American Pancakes (whose recipe I pilfered from the Flora Website). Light, fluffy and terribly moreish, they just scrape into the healthy treat category for those of you with New Year Resolutions. Just make sure there are plenty of friends around so you’re not forced to eat the entire batch yourself!
- 1 tub of blueberries
- 1 pomegranate
- 125 g self raising flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 250 ml soya milk
- 2 tablespoon Flora Cuisine
- Tip half of the blueberries and half of the pomegranate seeds into a pan and heat gently. Use a fork or potato masher to squash them down a little, allowing the juices to run from the berries. You can add a little sugar or honey at this stage if you are very sweet toothed, but really there is no need.
- Sift all of the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Pop the wet ingredients into a jug and whisk together.
- Pour into the dry ingredients and mix just until there are no dry bits of flour showing - it'll look really quite lumpy, but that's perfect.
- Heat frying pan & a small amount of Flora Cuisine.
- Once the oil is hot, pour in a ladle of the mixture, gently tease out the edges of the mix to make it round and let cook for about 2 minutes, or until there are bubbles on top and the edges are dry.
- Flip over and let the second side cook for around 2 more minutes.
- Pile the pancakes up on warm plates. Stir the fresh berries into the cooked berries and top the pancakes generously.
Huge thanks to Flora for getting in touch and sponsoring this post ~ as always all views are my own.
Jacqueline Meldrum says
They look droolworthy Janie. And so hard to look at without actually drooling during my liquids only day. I have heard a lot of good things about that oil. I must try it.
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Jac!
Janie x
Kirsten Lauridsen says
Hi Jane,
great looking pancakes. Pomegranate and blueberries are some of my favourite fruits, so I will for sure make these pancakes. However, as a dairy person I will use milk and butter for these pancakes, so soy is a no go in my kitchen !
Kirsten
Jane Sarchet says
However you make them, I hope you enjoy then Kirsten!
Janie x
Heidi Roberts says
American pancakes and blueberries – some of my favourite foods, just add some maple syrup and heaven!
Jane Sarchet says
Mmmmm, maple syrup :)
Janie x
kellie@foodtoglow says
Oooh, we LOVE pancakes. I am an ex-pat American, so I hope you don’t mind if I give my seal of approval ;-) Gorgeous pix of delish food. I haven’t tried Flora Cuisine but I’m interested to do so.
Jane Sarchet says
Oooh, I’m honoured to get your seal, thank you Kellie :)
I must be honest that it’s the first time I’ve made the puffy American variety as I’ve always imagined them to be cloying and heavy, but I was pleasantly surprised. They really are light as a feather!
Janie x
Lizzy (Good Things) says
Hi Janie, happy new year! I didn’t know you were lactose intolerant… my daughter was recently diagnosed too… these pancakes look divine… so glad you can enjoy things like this xox
Jane Sarchet says
Thank you Lizzy, and me too! How’s your daughter getting on with her dietary changes? Do shout if I can help at all :)
Janie x
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
You can never go wrong with a stack of fluffy American pancakes! These look SO delicious. Wish I had a plate in front of me right now!
Jane Sarchet says
They’re a bit addictive aren’t they Thalia?! Thanks so much for stopping by & leaving a comment, it means a lot to me :)
Janie x
WholeYum says
These seriously look amazing!
Jane Sarchet says
Thank you Whole Yum, you made me blush ;)
Janie x
Madeleine Morrow says
Mmmmmmm, looks like the wonderful pancakes we ate this summer in the US. My family are big fans of American pancakes, don’t make them often enough. I have a friend with lactose issues so will pass on the recipe.
Jane Sarchet says
Oh that’s so kind Madeleine, thank you!
Janie x
Choclette says
Ooh err Mrs, I’ll have some of them please. I love pancakes and haven’t made any for ages. These look gorgeous. Thanks for all your supportive comments recently – feel so much better now :)
Jane Sarchet says
Yay! We shall have to meet up soon & indulge in copious cakiness to make up for your festive abstinence!
Janie x
Annie Chesson says
These looks so yummy! I love the combination of blueberries and pomegranate :)
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Annie, and thanks for stopping by too :)
Janie x
Sarah, Maison Cupcake says
Oh wowsers! These look fabulous and that stuff sounds like a useful product to know about.
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Sarah :)
Janie x
Erika says
Wow! These look amazing!! I’ve never attempted American pancakes before they think I’ll change that after seeing these. Good work Jane!
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Erika! They are really easy to make, even more so than French crepes (or am I the only one that always has to throw the first crepe away?)
Janie x
Erika says
Not just you! I’ll be giving these a try :)
Lucy @ BakingQueen74 says
Wow, the pancakes look amazing and I might well have to try this out! Have always wanted to try the American pancakes but most recipes are in US measures which puts me off. Fruit makes them healthy right?
Jane Sarchet says
Absolutely Lucy! In fact, you could sneak this through the January vetting rules by classing them as a superfood :D
Janie x
Emma says
These look delicious! Love the look of them so much I have featured them over on the Foodie Round up at BritMums this month! :)
Jane Sarchet says
Well Emma, thank you so much! I shall go and take a peep :)
Janie x