Banana & Blueberry Mini Pikelets

 
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My nephew’s, Matty & Jack, love these ‘berry’ much, they go ‘bananas’ for them! These are great to make with the kids. Perfect for a family weekend breakfast or a lunchbox snack.

 

MAKES: 12-15 mini pikelets

PREP: 10 MINS

COOKING TIME: 10-15 MINS


INGREDIENTS LIST:

  • 1 banana, mashed 

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten 

  • ¾ cup milk (cows milk or plant based for a dairy free option) 

  • 1 cup wholemeal spelt flour or buckwheat flour (gluten free option) 

  • ½ tsp. baking powder 

  • 1 tsp. cinnamon  

  • pinch of salt

  • 250g fresh blueberries 

  • maple syrup to serve (optional)

 
  • Wheat Free

  • Vegetarian

  • Sugar Free

  • Preservative Free

  • Dairy Free Option

  • Gluten Free Option


DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together, banana, egg and milk. Sift in flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and whisk until smooth. 

  2. Melt a little butter or coconut oil over medium heat in a frying pan. Drop a tablespoon of mixture into the pan and place a few blueberries onto the mixture. Do not overcrowd the pan, just do 4-5 pikelets at a time.  

  3. Bubbles should start to appear after a minute or two. Once bubbles appear, flip the pikelets and cook the other side until cooked through and golden brown.  

  4. Continue steps 2-3, until all batter is used.


NOTES:

  • This recipe will make big or small pikelets. 

  • Great for breakfast, a snack or dessert. 

  • These are freezer friendly. 

  • If your kids are not keen on banana, use ½ cup of apple sauce instead.