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Banana Pikelets

WRITER BYCassie
POSTEDJuly 6, 2020
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Banana pikelets are perfect for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon snack.  Pikelets are smaller than pancakes, and are light and fluffy on the inside.  Serve with honey or maple syrup on top. 

pikelets spread out across a wooden board, topped with banana.

If you grew up in Australia chances are you've eaten your fair share of pikelets.  I have many fond childhood memories of sitting at the table waiting for a fresh batch of pikelets to be served straight from the frying pan.

Pikelets are similar to pancakes, just smaller and thicker.  They're golden on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside and are perfect for breakfast, brunch or an after-school snack.

This banana version is slightly different to the pikelets I grew up on but boy is it delicious.  Simple and easy ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes.  Not to mention a great way to use up a ripe banana.

I must admit I used to feel a little frustrated when I'd find only ONE overripe banana in the bowl at the end of the week because it wasn't enough to make buttermilk banana bread or mini banana muffins.  BUT now that I know I can make delicious banana pikelets using just one banana I'll never feel disappointed again!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE...

  • Mini pancakes that the whole family will love
  • Great for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon snack
  • Easy to prepare
pikelets stacked on top of each other on a wooden board.

INGREDIENTS

ingredients on top of a wooden board.

Here's what you'll need to make a batch of banana pikelets (full measurements listed in the printable recipe card below)...

  • Self-Raising Flour - OR use a mix of all purpose / plain flour and baking powder.
  • White / Granulated Sugar
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Banana 
  • Butter 

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix flour and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.

Mash the banana in a seperate bowl, then add egg and milk and stir to combine.

two glass bowls on a bench top filled with ingredients.

Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the dry ingredients and mix well to form a batter.

a glass bowl filled with pancake batter.

Melt a tablespoon of butter in a frying pan on medium heat.  Drop heaped tablespoons of the batter into the frying pan, spacing them out so they have room to spread.  I can usually fit 4 pikelets in the pan at a time.  Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip over and cook the other side.  Transfer the pikelets to a plate or wire rack.  Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed.

pikelets cooking in a frying pan.

Serve with your favourite toppings.

TOP TIPS

  • IF USING ALL PURPOSE / PLAIN FLOUR - add 1.5 teaspoons on baking powder.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.  You can also freeze pikelets.
  • If you find your pan is dry between batches, add another tablespoon of butter.
pikelets stacked on top of each other on a wooden board.

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RECIPE

Banana Pikelets

Banana Pikelets

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Banana pikelets are perfect for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon snack.  Pikelets are smaller and thicker than pancakes, and are light and fluffy on the inside.  Serve with honey or maple syrup on top.  

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servings

10

Scale

Ingredients

TOPPING IDEAS

Instructions

1

Mix flour and sugar together in a large mixing bowl.

2

Mash banana in a seperate bowl, then add egg and milk and stir to combine.  

3

Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the dry ingredients and mix well to form a batter.

4

Melt a tablespoon of butter in a frying pan on medium heat.  Drop heaped tablespoons of the batter into the frying pan, spacing them out so they have room to spread.  I can usually fit 4 pikelets in the pan at a time.  Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip over and cook the other side.  Transfer the pikelets to a plate or wire rack.  Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed. 

5

Serve with your favourite toppings.  

Notes
  • IF USING ALL PURPOSE / PLAIN FLOUR - add 1.5 teaspoons on baking powder.  
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.  You can also freeze pikelets.  
  • If you find your pan is dry between batches, add another tablespoon of butter.  

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Nutrition Facts

Servings:10
Serving Size:1

Amount Per Serving:

calories

83kcal

carbohydrates

12g

protein

2g

fat

3g

saturated fat

2g

polyunsaturated fat

1g

cholesterol

26mg

sodium

144mg

fiber

1g

sugar

3g

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