Beetroot pancakes Recipe (Ready in 75 Min)

If you've got beetroot, maple syrup and frozen mixed berries, you're most of the way to this Ukrainian dessert: about 75 minutes of cooking across 9 steps. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 9 steps.

You'll mainly reach for oven and frying pan / skillet. At medium difficulty across 9 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.

How to make it

Put the beetroot in a jug with the milk and blend with a stick blender until smooth. Pour into a bowl with the rest of the pancake ingredients and whisk until smooth and vibrant purple.
Put a small knob of butter in a large non-stick frying pan and heat over a medium-low heat until melted and foamy.
Now create 3 or 4 pancakes each made from 2 tbsp of the batter.
Cook for 2-3 mins then flip over and cook for a further minute until cooked through.
Repeat with any remaining batter.
Heat oven to lowest setting and keep the pancakes warm in there until needed.
Serve with your favourite pancake toppings or make a simple compote by simmering frozen berries in with 1 tbsp blackcurrant jam until bubbling and syrupy (about 5-10 mins).
In a small bowl stir together the remaining jam and the yogurt.
Stack the cooked pancakes with the yogurt and pour the warm berry compote over the top.

You'll use: Oven · Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Large pot · Saucepan

Ingredient substitutions

Milk: any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
Self-raising Flour: 1 cup plain flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt
Butter: olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine

Tips & common questions

How long does Beetroot pancakes take to make?

About 75 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 9 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of milk?

Try any unsweetened plant milk. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

Is Beetroot pancakes vegetarian?

Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.