He may be the king of ‘keep fit’, but Joe Wicks knows that the secret to success is to eat food that is both nutritious and delicious. Why not give these a try on this Pancake Day?
You might assume pancakes would be a rare treat for anyone keeping to a fitness regime, but Joe’s are not only packed with protein and nutrients, they’re also very easy to make.
Pancake Day: Joe Wicks’ Elvis Pancakes
Print RecipeIngredients
- 4 rashers of streaky bacon (120g)
- 2 small ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 2 heaped tbsp peanut butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Big pinch of baking powder
- Salt
- 10g butter
- Drizzle of maple syrup – optional
Instructions
Step 1. Preheat your grill to maximum heat.
Step 2. Lay the rashers of bacon on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Slide under the hot grill. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side, or until done to your liking. I like my bacon crispy on the outside but still a little soft.
Step 3. Meanwhile using a fork, mash the bananas in a bowl into a rough puree. Crack in the eggs, spoon in 1 tablespoon peanut butter, sprinkle in the cinnamon, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Give everything a good stir. Pancake batter sorted.
Step 4. Melt the butter in a large non-stick frying pan over a low to medium heat. Once bubbling, spoon the batter into the pan to make 4–6 pancakes. Fry the pancakes without moving them for 3 minutes on the first side, or until the batter has set, then flip and fry the pancakes for a further minute on the second side.
Step 5. While the pancakes are gently frying, mix the remaining peanut butter with ½ tablespoon water in a small bowl. This will loosen it, making it easier to drizzle on the pancakes.
Step 6. Pile the banana pancakes onto a plate. Top with the bacon, drizzle over the peanut butter along with a little maple syrup, if you like. Gobble down, Elvis-style.
