By Sue Bedford (MSc Nutritional Therapy)
Start your day in a great way with our ‘Nutritious and Delicious’ fertility-friendly pancake recipe for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Did you know?…
Blackberries possess one of the highest contents of antioxidant phytonutrients in food, nearly as high as blueberries. Blackberries are also high in Vitamin C and E, folate and fibre, and are low in fat. They also contain a good amount of minerals including iron, magnesium, calcium and zinc.
Chia seeds are a good source of Omega 3 fatty acid (Alpha linolenic acid – ALA for short), vitamins D, E and B along with fibre, iron, antioxidants, magnesium, calcium, selenium, manganese and potassium. These fertility-supporting seeds help provide energy, fight inflammation, reduce sugar cravings and regulate blood sugar levels, potentially benefitting those with PCOS.
Blackberry and chia seed pancakes (makes 4)
125g plain flour (go for brown/wholemeal if you can)
1 teaspoon baking powder
240ml milk of your choice
1 large egg
75g blackberries
2 tablespoons chia seeds
How to make your pancakes:
Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the milk and egg. Whisk batter until combined. Fold in the blackberries and chia seeds gently.
Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Grease the pan lightly and pour a ladle of the pancake batter into the hot pan; cook until the edges look dry and bubbles on top begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 1 minute. Enjoy!
