Raspberry and Pistachio Traycake (V) from The Slimming Foodie in One
“This is effectively one big old pancake, cooked in the oven. I have been making oat-based pancakes for years, and they are a great way to have a healthier version of a traditional pancake. It is a quick, easy, handsoff recipe, as there is no standing over a pan. Pistachios add delicious flavour as well as lovely little specks of green which look so appealing. I like a drizzle of maple syrup over the top as well to add sweetness (as there is nothing sweet other than raspberries in the batter).” Pip Payne, author of The Slimming Foodie in Minutes
Calories per serving: 178
Preptime: 5minutes
Cooktime: 15minutes
80g (2¾oz) porridge oats
20 shelled and unsalted pistachios
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
150g (5½oz) fat-free Greek yogurt, plus extra to serve
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Low-calorie cooking spray
100g (3½oz) frozen raspberries, crushed into small bits salt
To serve
Pure maple syrup
Fresh berries
Yogurt
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan (400°F), Gas Mark 6.
In a food processor, blend together the oats, pistachios, baking powder and cinnamon until the oats are almost a flour and the pistachios are finely chopped. Add the eggs, yogurt, vanilla and a pinch of salt to the food processor bowl and whizz to form a batter.
Line a small baking tray (about 26 × 20cm/10½ × 8 inches) with baking parchment and spray with low calorie cooking spray. Pour the batter into the lined tray and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Scatter the berry pieces evenly over the top and spray with low-calorie cooking spray.
Bake for 15 minutes. After this time the traycake should be cooked through and golden brown on top.
Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup, fresh berries and a dollop of yogurt.
Note:
You can mix up the flavour combinations here – try different nuts such as hazelnuts, cashews, peanuts and almonds, and different fruit such as blueberries, blackberries or banana. If you fancy a little bit of extra indulgence, throw a small handful of white chocolate chips into the mix.
