Almond Meal Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday

I don't need much of an excuse for pancakes. In fact, in my pregnancies I craved pancakes constantly, and would indulge in really thin crepes with lemon juice and sugar whenever I had the energy to make 'em. Oh yum! But on shrove Tuesday it's not even an excuse, it's a must. In a testament to true hedonism, I don't adhere to lent but I happily see those who do off with a pancakey bang!

We had a play date this afternoon with good friends and so, while my little babes were fast asleep, I made a batch of these pancakes that were tasty and kid-friendly to take along.

Ingredients

1/2 cup almond meal
1/2 cup spelt flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tablespoon butter, melted.


Put almond meal, sifted spelt flour, sugar and baking powder into a bowl and stir until combined. Make a well in the centre and add the egg.

Put a teaspoon of vinegar in with the milk - it may start to appear curdled, that's good! Then add the milk and melted butter to the batter. Stir until combined.

There's no need to leave the batter to sit, you can cook straight away. Use a non-stick frying pan and you won't need added fat. Put the heat on low and dollop teaspoons of batter, evenly spaced. Cook on one side and flip when they appear to lift. Remove from heat once done.

These don't need any condiments, but you could definitely stir through some cinnamon or blueberries, or coconut shavings or finely cubed apple if you are feeling adventurous.

They were gobbled up in short order by our little contingent of boys, so I would say they pass the taste test resoundingly!

By some twist of baking fate, we ended up with a sad face pancake and a happy face pancake. Couldn't do that again if I tried!!