High Protein Ricotta Pikelets
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