Alternative pancake day: Four recipes if you can't eat flour, eggs or milk

At least one in ten people in the UK have an intolerance to gluten, dairy or egg, which means that the majority of classic pancake recipes will be off the menu for them this Shrove Tuesday.

YorkTest has worked with its expert nutritionists to create recipes with innovative spins on the traditional recipes we often have on Pancake Day. This includes:

● Egg-free lemon and sugar pancakes

● Gluten and dairy-free banana and chocolate pancakes

● Buckwheat and berry gluten-free pancakes

● Dairy-free sweet potato drop scones

With a 50 per cent increase of searches on Google in recent months for ‘gluten-free pancakes’ and 48% for ‘dairy free pancakes’, there’s a huge appetite out there for recipes which won’t trigger any digestive issues.

Sal Hanvey, expert nutritionist at YorkTest, said:

“We’ve created these delicious pancakes with the ten percent in mind. The ten percent who will struggle to eat pancakes in the traditional way, so that they can make their own creations on the day, without feeling like they’re missing out. They’re simple to make, too, so family members hosting gatherings for pancake day can easily make these recipes.

“Some of the substitute ingredients, such as buckwheat for gluten flour, are not only great alternatives, but they can also help to promote healthy digestion and keep blood vessels supple. Coupled with popular pancake toppings like antioxidant rich berries, these pancakes will give you all you need to power on through lent.”

Egg-Free Classic Lemon And Sugar Pancakes (serves 4)

No egg? No problem. If you’re intolerant to egg, you can still enjoy one of the UK’s favourite pancake recipes:

Ingredients

4oz Plain Flour

1tsp Sugar

2 tsb baking powder

2 tbsp. water

2 tbsp oil

9 floz whole milk

Method

1) Gently sift the flour into the bowl and add the sugar and baking powder

2) Add the water and oil with the milk

3) Once these ingredients are added to the bowl, mix with a whisk until a batter texture forms

4) Add 2tbsp of oil to your frying pan (make sure you use a non-stick pan!) and maintain a medium heat throughout

5) Add a scoop of the pancake mixture into the frying pan. Note: you must be quick and make sure you get your flipping skills in action!

6) When your pancake has turned slightly brown, serve and add your favourite toppings: lemon, sugar and that good ole’ maple syrup!

Gluten Free Banana and Chocolate Pancakes (Serves 2)

Simple to put together and full of flavour, these are an ideal option if you’re looking for a pancake that kids can get involved in making.

Ingredients

150g rice flour

150ml rice milk

2 eggs

1 tsp. baking powder

1 banana, finely diced

1 tbsp. honey

120g dark chocolate (optional dairy free)

Method

1)Beat together the eggs and rice milk with a whisk.

2)Using a sieve, sift the rice flour and baking powder into the egg mixture, continually beating to make sure no lumps are formed.

3)Add the honey and diced banana into the mixture, along with a small handful of the chocolate. Whisk and leave to rest for 10 minutes.