This post is sponsored by Naked Nutrition.
Cosy up with these chocolate crempogau, made with Naked Nutrition Chocolate Whey Protein Powder for a fluffy, indulgent stack of Welsh pancakes with a nutritious twist.
Picture this: you’re sat in your Mamgu’s kitchen, huddled close to the stove as the smell of melting butter drifts through the air. A heavy bakestone rests on the hob, and one by one, thick crempog are flipped until their surfaces turn golden. Outside, the golden light of the afternoon sun drips through the window, catching the rising steam as the pancakes are stacked high, ready to be shared.
And if you thought it couldn’t get more indulgent… along come the chocolate crempog.
Welsh chocolate protein pancakes (crempogau)
Crempogau (Welsh pancakes) are a true staple of Welsh cooking – thick, fluffy, and far more comforting than their thinner crêpe cousins. If you’d like to dive into their history and the traditional way of making them, check out my recipe for classic crempog.
This version keeps the heart of the recipe – buttermilk, butter, and that soft, pillowy texture – while adding a modern twist with Naked Nutrition’s Chocolate Whey Protein Powder. I’ve been making an effort to eat more protein recently as part of looking after my health, and I’ve found it really makes a difference to my energy and how satisfied I feel after meals.
Naked Nutrition’s chocolate whey works especially well in these pancakes because it has a clean flavour and smooth texture, so it blends easily into the batter without overpowering the flavour. It’s also free from the unnecessary additives, sugar or colours often found in other protein powders, making it a more nutritious choice without compromising on flavour.
The result? Pancakes that are every bit as cosy and indulgent as the ones Mamgu might have flipped on her bakestone, but with a chocolatey depth and an added boost of protein. Serve them stacked high with honey, berries, or a drizzle of melted dark chocolate, and you’ve got the best of both worlds: a nod to tradition, with a little modern lift.
Chocolate Crempog (Welsh Pancakes) with Protein Boost
Equipment
- Traditional Welsh bakestone or skillet optional
- Non-stick frying pan or crepe pan if not using a bakestone or skillet
Ingredients
- 300 ml buttermilk warmed
- 25 g unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing) plus a little extra for greasing
- 1 tbsp vinegar (malt or cider)
- 225 g plain flour
- 25 g Naked Nutrition Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 50 g caster sugar
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg beaten
- 25 ml chocolate sauce for drizzling
- 75g raspberries for topping
- 15 g chopped hazelnuts for topping
Instructions
- Mix wet base: In a large jug, whisk the warm buttermilk with the melted butter and vinegar.
- Combine flour mixture: In a large bowl, mix the flour, protein powder, cocoa, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
- Make batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry, whisking until smooth. Beat in the egg until the batter is thick but pourable. Cover and leave to rest for 20–30 minutes if you have time (traditional step for softer crempog), though you can cook straight away if you’re in a rush.
- Cook: Heat a heavy non-stick pan or bakestone over a medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the pan, leaving space between each.
- Flip: Cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until cooked through
- Stack and serve: Keep warm under a clean tea towel while you cook the rest, then stack them high and serve with your favourite toppings.
Notes
- Substitute the malt vinegar with cider vinegar, if preferred.
- For extra indulgence, stir a handful of chocolate chips into the batter before cooking.
- Play around with toppings – think Greek yoghurt with raspberries, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, and a dusting of icing sugar, or keep it traditional with nothing more than butter and sugar.
- Traditionally, crempog are cooked on a bakestone (or planc), but a heavy-based non-stick frying pan works just as well.
Nutrition
Whether you’re whipping up a batch for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon treat, these chocolate crempog are guaranteed to bring a little extra comfort to your table.
You can buy Naked Nutrition’s Chocolate Whey Protein Powder directly from the Naked Nutrition website, where you’ll also find details on their full product range and nutritional information.
If you give my chocolate protein pancakes a try, I’d love to hear how you get on – and don’t forget to share your own twists and toppings with me over on Instagram at @therarewelshbit. There’s something about a tall stack of pancakes, fresh from the pan, that deserves to be shown off!
And, for more inspiration on recipes to try using Naked Nutrition’s Chocolate Whey Protein Powder, check out my Cadbury Mini Egg chocolate protein brownies.
This post is sponsored by Naked Nutrition.