Hot cross pikelets for a tasty Easter breakfast
The kids will LOVE these cute Easter-themed pikelets for a family breakfast. The batter has a lovely festive feel with the addition of fruit and spices.
You can swap out the dried fruit for other options if your family don’t like currants or cranberries.
28 Day Weight Loss Challenge members have access to lots of family friendly recipes that will help feed the family this Easter.
Think homemade chocolate bunnies, gluten free hot cross buns, and even Mini Tiramisu. Find out more about the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge here.
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- 1/2 cup reduced-fat milk of choice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp reduced-fat Greek natural yoghurt
- 1 free range egg
- 1/2 cup plain wholemeal flour
- 1/2 cup buckwheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup currants
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
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- In a jug mix milk, water, yoghurt and egg until smooth.
- In a bowl mix flours and baking powder. Remove 1 tablespoon worth of flour mix and place into a smaller bowl, mix with 2 tablespoons worth of the yoghurt/milk mix to make a thin batter. Set aside.
- Add the currants, cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla and sugar to the flour mix. Add the yoghurt/milk mix and stir to make a batter
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of the oil. Using the thin, small amount of plain batter you set aside, form three small crosses per serve in the pan. The pour a spoonful of the fruity batter over the top of each of the 3 small crosses and cook until bubbles have formed on the surface. Flip over and cook for another minute or so on the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining oil, thin plain batter and the fruity batter until you have 9 hot cross pikelets.
- Serve 3 pikelets per person.
316 calories per serve
If you love this recipe you’ll also want to check out our Healthy Eating Hot Cross Buns!
10 top tips to stay on track this Easter
Easter can be one of those times during the year we can fall ‘off track’ a little. The most important thing to remember is, if you are celebrating Easter, that it is just one day out of the whole entire year and if you are wanting to eat chocolate, enjoy it!
1. Buy non-chocolate gifts
Avoid temptation! If you have friends and family asking to buy gifts for your children, offer some non-chocolate ideas: Arts and craft, pyjamas, bath bombs/bubble bath, books, vouchers, puzzles or games.
2. Make healthier alternatives
If you are entertaining see our Healthy Mummy Easter Ebook filled with healthier recipe ideas.
3. Use plastic eggs instead of chocolate
Try choosing smaller chocolates or hollow eggs for easter hunts. The kids (and adults) will still see and collect lots of colourful eggs without having excess left over after Easter.
We love reusable plastic egg shaped containers that you can fill. You can find these in most supermarkets and these are great for egg hunts and gifts. You can fill them with anything you like, small toys, lollies/chocolate or treats of your choosing or even clues for an egg hunt.
4. Melt down leftover chocolate instead of eating it
If you find you have excess chocolates left over at the end of Easter and wish to avoid temptation, try chopping, melting or crushing your chocolates into one of our recipes, such as the Wholemeal Choc Chip Muffins and Peanut Bubble Crunch.
You can also freeze leftover chocolates so they are ‘out of sight’ but still available for a sweet treat when you choose.
5. Choose dark chocolate over light chocolate
Choose dark chocolate where you can. Dark chocolate can offer a lower calorie, lower sugar option whilst still enjoying the chocolate flavour.
6. Avoid filled and flavoured chocolate eggs
Instead, utilise plain chocolate varieties if you are being cautious of your chocolate and calorie intake over Easter.
7. Eat before heading to your family gatherings
Eating breakfast or a snack with a source of protein before you head to your Easter get togethers can help you make more mindful choices rather than arriving hungry.
8. Be mindful of your serving sizes
If you are watching your calorie intake over Easter, think about how much you’re putting on your plate. Often Big chocolate bunnies and eggs can be a family serving. Look at the labels and make an informed decision.
9. Get moving
Keep active with the family and make it fun. Often Easter means some businesses are closed so your whole family might get the chance to spend some extra time together so make the most of it! A family walk, a game of sport in the backyard, a trip to the beach, a play at the park can be great ways to move your body without it seeming like a chore.
10. Drink lots of water
Focus on your water intake. Try to keep a water bottle nearby. Sipping on water can help with hunger and over indulging.
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