Kefir Pancakes Without Oil
Fluffy, airy pancakes made without oil, using whipped egg whites. Perfect for a light breakfast or snack!
Updated : 18 July, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
130 grams
Wheat flour
65 milliliters
Kefir
80 grams
Sugar
3
Eggs
1 teaspoon
Vanilla sugar
0.5 teaspoon
Baking powder
0.2 grams
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Advices
Advice
Be prepared that you may need more or less flour than the recipe states. Focus on achieving the desired batter consistency, not the exact flour amount.
Preparation
Step 1
Use kefir with at least 2.5% fat. It should be at room temperature, so take it out of the fridge in advance and measure the needed amount. Use large eggs.
Step 2
Separate the eggs into yolks and whites. Make sure no yolk gets into the whites; otherwise, they won’t whip properly. Place the egg whites in the fridge.
Step 3
Add sugar and vanilla sugar to the yolks. Beat with a mixer until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Add room temperature kefir and beat again until smooth.
Step 5
Sift in the flour mixed with baking powder and beat until the batter is smooth.
Step 6
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. When you turn the bowl upside down, the whites should stay in place.
Step 7
Gently fold the whipped whites into the batter using a spatula. The batter should be airy and fluffy.
Step 8
Heat a non-stick pan with a thick bottom on low heat (around 3 out of 9). Spoon the batter onto the pan to form small round pancakes. Cook with or without a lid for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Step 9
Transfer the finished pancakes to a plate and serve. They go well with honey, jam, sweet sauces, fresh fruits, or berries. Enjoy!