Blueberry and banana pikelets

Photographer: Devin Hart

Make a batch of these low-cost little pancakes. Pack for picnics or a lunchbox or serve them hot from the frying pan. They're quick and easy to make in advance and keep in the freezer – everyone's favourite treat for a lazy weekend breakfast. Plus, they're so easy the kids can help!

Serves: 10 (makes 20 pikelets)

Time to make: 25 mins

Ingredients

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1 cup plain flourall purpose flourX
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ripe medium-sized banana
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup skim milk
spray oil or 1 teaspoon
fat-reduced spread
1 ½ cups frozen blueberries, defrosted

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Instructions

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1 Sieve flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Mix and set aside.

2 In a medium-sized bowl, mash banana until smooth. Add egg and milk and mix.

3 Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Use a whisk if lumpy.

4 Heat a non-stick frying pan on a medium heat. Spray with oil or use a small amount of spread. When hot, dollop tablespoons of pikelet mixture into pan and top with 4-5 blueberries. Cook pikelets until bubbles start to appear on the surface, turn over and cook until golden, usually 1-2 minutes per side.

5 Serve immediately or cool and pack into lunchboxes. These keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free flour and baking powder.
Add 2 teaspoons chia seeds to 1/4 cup water. Leave for 10 minutes, then add to pikelet mixture.
Top with sliced banana.

HFG tip

Layer on non-stick baking paper in lunch boxes to stop them sticking together.
To freeze, layer as above and freeze in sandwich bags for up to 2 months. Defrost overnight before packing in lunch boxes.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 92 cal

Kilojoules 390 kJ

Protein 3 g

Total fat 1 g

Saturated fat 0 g

Carbohydrates 15 g

Sugar 7 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 60 mg

Calcium 50 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.