Chia Pancakes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chia seeds
¾ cup low fat milk
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/3 cup self-raising flour, sifted
Knob of butter
40g low fat ricotta
1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Method

• 1 In a jug or mixing bowl soak chia seeds in the milk until large and soft, approximately 15 minutes. Add egg and vanilla extract, mix well.
• 2 In a separate mixing bowl place the flour and orange zest. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and gradually pour the milk mixture into the well. Mix until combined.
• 3 Place a fry pan over medium heat. Add half a knob of butter.
• 4 Ladle a quarter of the mixture into the pan and cook for 2 minutes each side or until cooked.
• 5 Repeat with remaining butter and pancake mixture.
  
• 6 Top pancakes with fresh ricotta, strawberries and maple syrup.