Incredibly light and fluffy and so oh-so-tasty, these pancakes will put a spring in your step! Packed with slow release, sustaining, low fat carbohydrate, good quality protein and heart-friendly omega 3 fats to boost both mood and immune system, as well as vitamins C and E and plenty of minerals, they’ll fuel your day without weighing you down.

A runner’s favorite and staple of the Mexican Tarahumara people, renowned for their endurance and seemingly endless energy, Chia is an amazingly nutrient-dense superfood. Drizzle with agave nectar, a wonderful alternative to sugar.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

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1. Combine the dry ingredients (the flour, oats, Chia seeds, spices, baking powder, baking soda and salt) in a mixing bowl.

2. Break the egg into a separate bowl and beat lightly with a fork. Stir in the buttermilk, apple, banana, 1 tbsp oil and the water.

3. Using a metal spoon, gently combine the buttermilk mixture with the dry ingredients to make a thick batter.

4. Heat a pancake pan or non-stick frying pan, add just enough oil and melted butter to coat the base of the pan. Depending on the size of your pan, cook 4-5 pancakes at a time over a gentle heat, using a tablespoon of batter for each one. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles start to appear on the surface of each pancake, then flip over and gently cook on the other side for another 3-4 minutes, until cooked through. Repeat until you have used all the mixture.

5. Pile three oatcakes per person onto each plate, pour over a little agave nectar and enjoy.

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