Fluffy Pancake Calories

The origin of pancakes can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks who made a form of pancake known as τηγανίτης (taginites), derived from τάγηνον meaning "frying pan”.

According to The Nibble, one of the earliest written mentions of pancakes is in a culinary manuscript from the early 15th century.

It's definitely my favourite dish to relish typically on a Sunday morning.They are light, fluffy and spongy with some chocolate and maple syrup or just honey on it. Adding fruits to it is like icing on the cake. Umm, wondering how calories they will add up?!

Let's see what it's got for us in store:

Pancake Calories:

Carbohydrate: 69.11g

Protein:20.47g

Fat:10.59g

Calcium: 268mg

Looks yum right? 100g of wheat flour, a egg and ¾ cup milk 2tbsp sugar and a pinch of baking soda and salt is all that’s needed to prepare it. Mix all the ingredients together making a consistent batter and pour parts of it on a non-stick pan. Let it brown on both sides. Hurray, pancakes are ready!

They totally account to 453 calories including all the 5 pancakes layered together which is a yummy start for the day. One pancake gives calories 90.6 calories. Slices of banana gives 4.3 calories. Or addition of 10g cream to it gives 1.27 calories.

You may also check out the recipe of pancakes here: https://www.vahrehvah.com/pancakes.

With a good amount of carbohydrates present, pancakes are a great source of energy.

Are Pancakes a great breakfast option?

Pancakes will boost your carbohydrate intake for the day. Your body uses carbohydrates as a primary source of fuel, so this nutrient is important. But most nutritionists suggest that you get your daily carbs from the most healthy sources. Pancakes usually don't fall into that category.

Pancakes and pancake mixes are generally made from enriched flour. Enriched foods are those that have had nutrients added during the manufacturing process. In most cases, the nutrients (like vitamins and minerals) are stripped away and then some of them are added back in during processing.

So are enriched foods bad for you? Not necessarily, but when you eat enriched bread products you short-change yourself out of diet-friendly fibre and other nutrients. The enriched flour in pancakes along with the added sugar and syrup is likely to raise your blood sugar quickly and then leave you hungry shortly afterward.​Also, if you buy a pancake mix, you may get a dose of trans fat with your meal. Some brands include partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats). Health experts recommend that you limit or completely avoid foods with trans fat.

If you are making pancakes would suggest you -

1. Begin with making the batter from scratch.

2. You may use whole wheat flour instead of refined flour

3. Instead of using loads of butter on the pancake you can top it up with fruits.

4. Make sure the sugar put in is less.

Will have a healthier version of pancake recipe share with you'll soon.The recipe above is for those who would like to indulge over the weekends.

Happy FoodGymming folks!!