Quick and easy pikelets for kids

My kids come home from school hungry. Actually they come home hangry – as if the choc-a-block full bento boxes aren’t enough to get them through. These pikelets are what I give to them for afternoon tea when we need a quick, simple and filling snack. They are super simple and completely foolproof. To make these pikelets perfectly I use a crepe pan which has a thinner base to cook them evenly. An affordable crepe pan is the Benzer or for the very posh version you will love the Le Creuset – a specific crepe pan will really change your pikelet, pancake or crepe game. Another trick I have is that I use butter AND olive oil to grease the pan, this tends to stop the butter from burning. Finally, I cook on a medium to low heat, particularly if you are going with the banana (egg free) version.

I hope you enjoy these pikelets as much as we do in this house!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup self raising flour
• 3/4 cup your preferred milk
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 egg or 1 mashed banana
• Butter and olive oil to grease

Method

Step 1

Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. -

Step 2

Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a smear of butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium-low. Dollop tablespoon sized amounts of batter in the pan. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface then flip and cook until golden brown. Continue with the remaining batter. -

Step 3

Serve the pikelets with a fruit salad and maple syrup as desired. -