Light pancakes with aquafaba and raspberry compote

Light pancakes with aquafaba and raspberry compote is a medium French recipe that serves 2. 600 calories per serving. Recipe by Hervé Cuisine on YouTube.

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 27 min | Total: 45 min

Cost: $3.26 total, $1.63 per serving

Ingredients

  • 200 g All‑purpose flour (Sift if possible)
  • 5 g Baking powder (About 1 teaspoon)
  • 25 g White sugar (2 tablespoons)
  • 30 ml Neutral oil (sunflower or rapeseed) (2 tablespoons)
  • 150 ml Milk (or plant milk) (Can be almond or oat milk)
  • 5 ml Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
  • 100 ml Aquafaba (chickpea water) (Collected from an unsalted can of chickpeas)
  • 1 zest Lime zest (Zest of one untreated lime)
  • 200 g Fresh raspberries (Divided into two parts: for the compote and for the topping)
  • 12 g Sugar (for the compote) (1 tablespoon)
  • 15 ml Agave syrup (optional) (To drizzle over the compote before serving)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift the flour, add the baking powder and white sugar. Quickly stir with the spatula.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Whip the aquafaba

    Pour the aquafaba into a clean, dry bowl. Using a whisk, beat on medium speed until it becomes frothy, then add the 2 tablespoons of sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form, like egg whites.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Combine dry ingredients with liquids

    Make a well in the center of the dry mixture, pour in the neutral oil and the milk. Gently fold with the spatula until you obtain a homogeneous batter that is still slightly thick.

    Time: PT2M

  4. Add vanilla and lime zest

    Fold the vanilla extract and lime zest into the batter, lifting the mixture gently so as not to deflate the bubbles.

    Time: PT1M

  5. Rest the batter (optional)

    Let the batter rest for 5 minutes at room temperature so the baking powder can act slightly.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Heat the pan

    Heat the non‑stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly brush the surface with a small piece of butter using a fork.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: Medium heat

  7. Cook the pancakes

    Pour a small ladle of batter into the pan. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges are dry, then flip the pancake and cook the other side until golden brown. Repeat until the batter is exhausted, lightly greasing the pan between each pancake.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: Medium heat

  8. Prepare the raspberry compote

    In a small saucepan, place the raspberries, the compote sugar and the remaining lime zest. Heat over medium heat, stir gently and let simmer for 5 minutes until the fruit breaks down slightly and the mixture thickens without adding water.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: Medium heat

  9. Plating and serving

    Stack the hot pancakes on a plate, drizzle with raspberry compote, add a few fresh raspberries, sprinkle with a little extra lime zest and, if desired, drizzle with a stream of agave syrup.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
600
Protein
12 g
Carbohydrates
80 g
Fat
20 g
Fiber
6 g

Dietary info: vegan (if plant milk used), vegetarian, dairy‑free (with plant milk), gluten‑free option possible with gluten‑free flour, high-fiber

Allergens: gluten, milk, legumes (chickpeas)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Light pancakes with aquafaba and raspberry compote

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

Fluffy and ultra‑light pancakes made with aquafaba (chickpea water) instead of egg whites, flavored with lime zest and served with a quick raspberry compote. Perfect for a vegan or egg‑free breakfast.

MediumFrenchServes 2

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Source Video
19m
Prep
25m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
54m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$3.26
Total cost
$1.63
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Whip the aquafaba to stiff peaks
  • Cook the pancakes until bubbles form before flipping
  • Achieve the right consistency of the compote without adding water

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of burns when handling the hot pan.
  • Use a perfectly clean bowl to whip the aquafaba to avoid any contamination.

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