Super Fluffy Pancakes
20 min
These turn out perfect every single time — tall, fluffy, and never flat. Takes just 5 minutes to whip up the batter.
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Genius little trick for turning a plain pancake into a proper lunch. Fold it up with your favourite toppings and you're done in minutes.
Instructions
- 1
Lay a pancake flat on a plate or cutting board and cut a slit halfway into the centre.
- 2
Fill each quarter with sour cream and herb dressing, baby spinach, turkey slices, and red pepper rings, then fold the pancake together.
Per average serving
780
Calories
kcal
50.4
Protein
g
76.4
Carbs
g
29.8
Fat
g
8.2g
Fiber
23.8g
Sugar
3554mg
Sodium
Family Portions
2portions
Adults
2
Children
No children added
Ingredients
Per average serving
780
Calories
kcal
50.4
Protein
g
76.4
Carbs
g
29.8
Fat
g
8.2g
Fiber
23.8g
Sugar
3554mg
Sodium
Tips from the kitchen
- Cut the slit only halfway in, right to the middle. If you cut all the way through you lose the fold and it falls apart in your hand.
- Spread the dressing first, then build the rest on top. It acts like glue and keeps the spinach and turkey from sliding out when you fold.
- Pat the red pepper rings dry before they go in. They hold a bit of water and can make the pancake soggy if you skip it.
- Work with cool pancakes, not warm ones. A warm pancake tears at the slit and the dressing goes runny.
Ways to vary it
- Swap the turkey for ham or a couple of slices of cheese if that is what is in the fridge.
- For a bit of crunch you could add thin cucumber slices or a few sliced cherry tomatoes alongside the pepper rings.
- Trade the spinach for rocket or shredded lettuce if you want a sharper, peppery bite.
Storage & leftovers
Best eaten the day you make it, but it keeps wrapped in the fridge for up to a day. The spinach wilts and the pancake softens after that. I would not freeze it, and there is no need to reheat. Eat it cold straight from the fridge.
What to serve with it
A handful of crisps or some carrot sticks on the side rounds it out. A glass of juice or milk works for the kids.
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By Untrained ChefPublished 3 May 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026
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