High Protein

Ricotta Pancakes

Each one of these tasty pikelets provides a whopping 8.5g of protein!! 2-3 little pikelets makes the perfect post-workout breakfast. In addition to providing protein to repair the muscles, they also provide carbohydrate to replace all that energy you just burnt up and a great boost of fibre to keep you full. 

Alternatively, they make a satisfying snack to help you get through the afternoon without raiding the cookie jar. 

MAKES: 15 pikelets

INGREDIENTS:

- 1 cup lupin flakes (can be purchased at various supermarkets, health food shops or online at thelupinco.com.au)

- 1 cup self-raising flour

- 200g low fat ricotta

- 2 eggs

- 1 cup milk

- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

- zest of 1 lemon

- 1/2 cup honey

- 30g butter

METHOD:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ricotta, eggs, milk, vanilla, lemon zest and honey

2. In a separate mixing bowl, add the lupin flakes and flour. Make a well in the centre and pour in the wet mixture. Mix together gradually with a wooden spoon

3. Heat a fry pan over medium heat and melt a little butter. Dollop small amounts of mixture in the pan and cook pikelets for a couple of minutes each side or until golden brown

4. Serve topped with extra ricotta or Greek yoghurt and fruit