PANCAKE Day is here and it’s time to ditch the basic batter.
With just one or two cheap ingredients, you can transform your pancake stacks into budget showstoppers.
Five cheap ways to make your batter better this Pancake Day[/caption]
Here’s how . . .
CINNAMON SWIRL: If you have cinnamon and sugar in your cupboard already, mix a teaspoon of each into melted butter, then swirl it through your pancake batter before cooking.
Pour over the leftover mixture for pancakes that taste just like a cinnamon roll.
BISCUIT BOOST: Head to Aldi for a jar of its Biscoff dupe, Belmont Biscuit spread, £1.99.
Add a spoonful into your pancake batter and drizzle it on top too once your flipping is done.
It tastes incredible — but make a big batch as everyone will want more.
MATCHA MAGIC: Love a matcha latte?
Add a teaspoon of matcha powder such as the Holland & Barrett Naturya matcha powder, previously £9 now £6.75, to your pancake mix for a unique matcha flavour.
The best bit is having plenty of powder leftover to skip the coffee shop and whip up your own matcha lattes at home this week.
HEALTHY HIT: Get a bag of the Stamford Street frozen berries at Sainsbury’s for £1.90 and a pot of XL Fage Greek yoghurt, previously £5.55 now £4.50 when you use your Nectar card.
Drop a handful of frozen berries in your batter as a healthy addition.
You could also stir in a few large dollops of yoghurt for an extra protein hit.
Serve with another spoonful of yoghurt. Use any leftover fruit and yoghurt for speedy breakfasts.
CHOCS AWAY: If you already have cocoa powder, try stirring a tablespoon of it into your batter for chocolate-flavoured pancakes.
Sprinkle over more cocoa and sugar when done.
Alternatively, try doing the same with the Asda Just Essentials hazelnut chocolate spread, £1.35.
Plus drizzle it on top afterwards for a super chocolatey pancake.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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