How long can I keep kefir pancakes?

They keep well for 2 days in an airtight container in the fridge, and up to 2 months in the freezer. I store the passion fruit sauce separately and eat it within the day.

Why do I need to put a lid on the pan?

That teaspoon of water and the lid create steam. This way the pancakes cook through nicely on the inside and stay light, fluffy and thick.

Can I replace the kefir?

You can use buttermilk or yogurt thinned with a splash of milk. But honestly? The fresh, slightly tangy taste of kefir is exactly what makes these pancakes so good.

Can I make these pancakes gluten-free?

Yes, replace the flour with a gluten-free flour mix or oat flour made from gluten-free oats. The batter may be a little thicker, so add an extra splash of kefir if needed.

Do I need to add sugar?

No need. I love the freshness and don't add any myself, but a tablespoon of coconut blossom sugar or honey in the batter is definitely fine if you like it a bit sweeter.

Kefir pancakes with passion fruit

Name: Kefir pancakes with passion fruit
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 P
Ingredients: For the pancakes; 180 ml kefir; 1 egg; 45 g spelt flour; 1 pinch of salt; 1 tsp vanilla powder; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tbsp coconut blossom sugar or honey (optional); ghee, coconut oil or butter for greasing; 1 tsp water per batch; For the kefir passion fruit sauce; 150 ml kefir; 6 passion fruits; 1 tsp honey

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You already know it: me and kefir, it's a real love story. I love that mild, creamy and fresh taste. And because I want to show you how versatile kefir is, I use it to make these kefir pancakes. Of course, a little more kefir goes on top, together with some fresh passion fruit. And that's how you get an incredibly healthy breakfast.

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 2 P

For the pancakes

180 ml kefir

1 egg

45 g spelt flour

1 pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla powder

1 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp coconut blossom sugar or honey (optional)

ghee, coconut oil or butter for greasing

1 tsp water per batch

For the kefir passion fruit sauce

150 ml kefir

6 passion fruits

1 tsp honey

For the pancakes

180 ml kefir

1 egg

45 g spelt flour

1 pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla powder

1 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp coconut blossom sugar or honey (optional)

ghee, coconut oil or butter for greasing

1 tsp water per batch

For the kefir passion fruit sauce

150 ml kefir

6 passion fruits

1 tsp honey

Make it veggie!

This recipe is already fully vegetarian.

Preparation method

How do you make this?

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Separate the egg. Put the flour, the yolk and the kefir in a bowl, together with the vanilla, baking powder and the sweetener if you're using it. Whisk everything well into a smooth batter.

Whisk the egg white in a clean bowl with a pinch of salt until stiff.

Gently fold the egg white into the batter in two batches, so the air bubbles are preserved.

Make the sauce: halve the 6 passion fruits, scoop the pulp into the 180 ml kefir and stir.

Place a pan that has a fitting lid over medium heat, not too hot. Lightly grease it with ghee, coconut oil or butter.

Spoon 3 to 4 dollops of batter into the pan and let them cook gently for 2 to 3 minutes, until you see bubbles and the edges become dry.

Flip the pancakes, pour a teaspoon of water into the pan and immediately put the lid on. Let them cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. The steam keeps them nice and fluffy.

Repeat with the rest of the batter, lightly greasing the pan each time.

Mix everything for the passion fruit sauce together.

Stack the pancakes on plates, cut open the extra passion fruit and drizzle the kefir passion fruit sauce over the top.

Tips

I always whisk the egg white in a completely grease-free bowl. Even a tiny bit of yolk or fat and it simply won't get stiff.
No passion fruit? Then I add fresh red berries or some grated lime to the kefir, also super fresh.
Keep the heat really at medium. Too hot and they brown too quickly on the outside while they're not yet cooked inside.