High-protein gingerbread pancakes with quark and cinnamon plums

High-protein gingerbread pancakes made with low-fat quark, eggs and oats with gingerbread spice, served with cinnamon plums and skyr. A Christmas breakfast with 32.5 g protein.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 25 min
• Calories: 410 kcal per serving
• Protein: 33 g
• Fat: 10 g
• Carbs: 44 g

Ingredients

• 250g low-fat quark
• 2 eggs
• 60g oats
• 250g plums
• 100g skyr
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp gingerbread spice
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 pinch of cinnamon

Method

You’ll need: oven · frying pan · saucepan · stick blender · chopping board · knife

1. Blend the low-fat quark, eggs, oats, gingerbread spice and baking powder into a smooth batter and leave it to swell for 5 minutes.
2. Stone the plums, cut them into quarters and simmer them with the maple syrup and cinnamon in a small pan for 5 minutes until soft.
3. Heat a little butter in a non-stick frying pan and fry small pancakes over a medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. Keep the finished pancakes warm in the oven at 60 °C until all the batter is used up.
5. Serve the pancakes with skyr and the warm cinnamon plums.

Good to know

Pancakes that smell of gingerbread make every Advent Sunday better. Thanks to the quark and eggs, one serving contains around 32.5 g protein.

Swaps

Plums → pears (milder). Low-fat quark → skyr (firmer batter). Oats → wholemeal spelt flour. Maple syrup → honey.

Cooking tips

Small pancakes are easier to turn – the quark batter is softer than a classic batter. Frozen plums work just as well.

Storage

The pancakes keep for 2 days in the fridge and can be frozen; the plums keep for 4 days.

Allergens

Contains milk, egg and, depending on the type, gluten from oats; suitable for children; during pregnancy, cook them through. Contains: gluten (oats).

Frequently asked questions

Can you freeze gingerbread pancakes?

The pancakes keep for 2 days in the fridge and can be frozen; the plums keep for 4 days.

How long do gingerbread pancakes keep in the fridge?

The pancakes keep for 2 days in the fridge and can be frozen; the plums keep for 4 days.