Welcome to a healthier twist on a beloved Eastern European classic! Syrniki are delightful little cheese pancakes, traditionally enjoyed for breakfast. This version, however, is completely sugar-free, drawing its natural sweetness from a ripe banana and a warm hint of cinnamon. They are incredibly tender on the inside with a satisfyingly crisp, golden exterior. Perfect for a quick, nutritious, and comforting meal, these Syrniki with Banana and Cinnamon prove that you don't need sugar to create something truly delicious.
Sugar-free syrniki with banana and cinnamon.
Ingredients for Sugar-Free Syrniki with Banana and Cinnamon
- 250 g full-fat tvorog (a type of farmer's cheese or quark)
- 1 medium banana
- 1 egg
- 35 g all-purpose flour for the dough (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- pinch of salt
How to Make Sugar-Free Syrniki with Banana and Cinnamon
Sifting fresh full-fat farmer's cheese twice through a sieve.
Next, crack a small chicken egg into the bowl.
Grating a ripe banana on a grater.
Pass the fresh, full-fat tvorog (a type of farmer’s cheese or quark) through a sieve twice to get rid of any hard lumps or grains. Sprinkle the tvorog with a pinch of fine salt to balance the flavors.
Next, crack a small chicken egg into the bowl. One small chicken egg can be replaced with two quail eggs. This won’t affect the taste of the final dish, but it’s a nice variation to try.
A ripe banana should be grated or mashed with a fork and added to the dough.
Mix everything thoroughly and add wheat flour.
Mix everything thoroughly and add the wheat flour. You might need a little more or less flour. It all depends on the moisture content of the tvorog, the size of the banana, and the egg, as these are all wet ingredients. To prevent our syrniki (farmer’s cheese pancakes) from falling apart in the pan, we need to bind the wet ingredients, which is what the flour is for.
Add ground cinnamon and knead the dough.
Take a dessert spoon of dough for one syrnik.
Place the syrniki in the melted butter.
Add the ground cinnamon and mix the dough. The consistency of dough with mashed fruit is usually similar to thick sour cream.
Generously dust a cutting board with wheat flour. For one syrnik, take a dessert spoon of the dough. Place the portions of dough on the board, then form small, round syrniki and coat them thoroughly in flour.
Heat a non-stick skillet and grease it with a thin layer of vegetable oil or use a cooking spray. Then, add the butter and let it melt. Place the syrniki in the melted butter and fry over low heat. Once they are golden brown on one side, carefully flip them over.
Fry on the other side until golden brown.
Fry on the other side until golden brown as well. This usually takes no more than three minutes per side.
I recommend serving these tender and aromatic syrniki with a cup of cocoa or warm milk.
Serve hot. I recommend serving these tender and aromatic syrniki with a cup of cocoa or warm milk – it’s delicious!
And there you have it – a plate of warm, fragrant, and utterly delicious sugar-free syrniki! These little pancakes are incredibly versatile. Serve them warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup (if you like), or a side of fresh berries. They are a wonderful way to start your day on a healthy note or to enjoy as a comforting dessert. We hope you love this simple and wholesome recipe as much as we do. Enjoy every bite!
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