Even though we appear to be in week 3000 of lockdown I am still struggling to get flour, who is doing all the baking? So, today I made flourless banana pancakes for the children. Although since my daughter has been going smoothie bowl bonkers (I blame Instagram), bananas are also few and far between but I managed to nab the last one.
We have started buying our fruit and veg from Mead Open Farm Drive Through we honestly love it. A full extensive list is at the start, you order and pay from your car – the staff hold a contactless machine on the end of a long pole – and then you drive through the farm to wait while they pack it. The staff come and place your order in your boot so there is no need to leave the car. They have also started doing pizzas and coffee! As you wait you get to sit and chat (this may just be me) to llamas and baby goats. It isn’t quick and it is pricier than Aldi etc but I feel I am supporting the farm which may otherwise not have the funds to look after the animals.
The recipe for flourless pancakes is very simple and as my son pointed out after he had demolished them – they are basically sweet pancakes.
Ingredients
1 x large banana (the more brown patches the better as it means it is sweeter)
2 x eggs
Step 1
Mash the banana with a fork in a mixing bowl. Add both eggs and whisk
Step 2
Melt butter in a frying pan and spoon in a couple of large dollops of the mixture. It needs’ to almost set before you turn it, so keep an eye on the bottom of the pancake so that it doesn’t burn – adjust the temperature on the hob as required. Using a spatula, carefully flip the pancakes over and cook the other side.
Step 3
Add toppings and eat – personally I do not think they need toppings but my family disagree.
Let me know if you enjoy them and if you manage to get to the drive-thru
Lockdown Baking 