Pikelets
Recipe adapted from Get Up and Grow: Cooking for Children with permission of the Australian Government.
The nutritional information provided is based on the exact ingredients and method as shown. Any variation/s to the ingredients or method may alter the nutritional outcome.
- Sift flours into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre of the mixture.
- In a jug, whisk together milk and eggs. Pour milk and eggs into flour mixture and whisk to make a smooth batter.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, or heat a flat-based sandwich press.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto the pan or sandwich press. Cook for 1 minute or until bubbles appear on surface. Turn and cook for a further minute or until golden and cooked through. Repeat until all the batter has been used.
- Serve with your choice of fruit toppings.
Allergy modifications
- For a milk protein free option substitute the milk with an equal measure of calcium fortified soy or rice drink.
- For an egg free option replace each egg with 1 teaspoon of egg replacer and 2 tablespoons of water.
- For a wheat/gluten free option replace flour with gluten free flour (check gluten free products for soy if necessary).
Allergy information
This recipe does not account for potential contamination that may occur through manufacturing and processing. Ingredients in this recipe may still have precautionary allergen food labelling (e.g. “may contain traces of”).
When preparing this recipe, it is important to:
- double-check the label of ingredients every time you make it
- prevent any contamination during preparation, cooking and serving.
Recipe tips
- Choose from a variety of different fruit toppings such as bananas, strawberries or blueberries.
- For a flavour variation, include grated apple in the mixture at step 4. Use the amount indicated in the ingredients list.
The Healthy Eating Advisory Service acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we operate. We pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.
The Healthy Eating Advisory Service is delivered by experienced nutritionists and dietitians at National Nutrition Foundation, with support from the Victorian Government.
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