These Oat and Almond Pikelets (Mini Pancakes) are fantastic for Baby Led Weaning (BLW), family breakfast or as a yummy snack! Pikelets are like mini pancakes, and are popular here in Australia and New Zealand. You can buy them pre-made, but these Oat and Almond Pikelets are a much healthier option. Unlike other traditional pancakes or pikelets, this recipe has no added salt or refined sugar and uses nutritious oat flour. There’s no need to feel guilty about serving (or eating) these healthy pikelets/pancakes. They are freezer friendly too!
What you need to make this easy pancake recipe
There are a couple more ingredients in these healthy pikelets than in standard ones, but they’re much more nutritious because of it!
Oats – I use rolled oats, and mill them to a flour in my Thermomix. Did you know oats are among the healthiest whole grains on earth? Oat flour is nutritious substitute to all purpose flour.
Wholemeal flour – I also use wholemeal flour, because it gives the pikelets a lighter texture than if using 100% oats. Substitute with an alternative flour or oats if you like, but use the same weight measurement rather than cups.
Almonds – Any kind of plain almonds will work so choose your preferred variety: natural, dry roasted or blanched. I use a lot of nuts, so typically have all three in the pantry and use whatever is easily reached! 😊 If needed, you can substitute (using weight) with almond meal (ground almonds).
Baking Powder – The raising agent to help give the pikelets a lighter texture.
Milk – I use full-cream/whole milk, but you can try these with your preferred variety.
Eggs – These bind the pikelets together.
Butter – Unsalted.
Vanilla paste – I use vanilla paste, which has a slightly stronger taste than vanilla extract, but you can substitute in equal measure.
Nut-free version for lunchboxes
Every so often I pack these into PK’s lunchbox as a treat, but his school is nut-free. The nut-free version simply substitutes almonds for more oats (so 100g oats in total). They’re still yummy at room temperature.
How to make Oat and Almond Pikelets (Mini Pancakes)
This is an easy pikelet recipe to whip up using simple ingredients. Whether it’s for a quick weekday breakfast or treating the family to Sunday morning pancakes, you’ll have these healthy mini pancakes ready in no time! Baby LJ is normally already snacking on the first pancake out of the pan (cooled of course) while I finish cooking the batch – he’s not the most patient once he knows something delicious is on its way!
Thermomixer? Mill the almonds and oats for these Thermomix pikelets in your machine, before adding all other dry and wet ingredients. Mix to combine. Then, in a non-stick pan on the stovetop, cook in the pancake batter batches.
Conventional cook? You’ll need a high powered food processor or nutribullet with milling blade to mill the almonds and oats. Be careful not to overprocess the almonds or they may begin to turn into nut butter. Combine the mixture with the rest of the ingredients. Then, in a non-stick pan on the stovetop, cook the pancake batter in batches.
Nagi over at RecipeTin Eats has a great way of getting that lovely golden colour on pikelets [1], check it out.
See the recipe card below for ingredient amounts and detailed steps for both thermo cooker and conventional cooking methods.
How to serve oat pikelets
Well, it depends on who the recipient is! For baby, you can serve plain, with fresh fruit or natural yoghurt. Serve whole or sliced into fingers, depending on what is best for your baby. These oat pikelets are great for Baby Led Weaning (BLW) if you’ve successfully introduced your baby to allergen ingredients – there is no salt or refined sugar in these healthy pikelets like there are in traditional recipes.
On the other hand, if I or older family members are eating these then they are yummy with butter and honey, a drizzle of maple syrup, peanut butter or jam and cream for a real treat!
Looking for another nutritious breakfast or snack option to suit little or big people? Try these Baby Apple Oat Muffins (no added sugar), they’re a delicious grab-and-go option for busy mornings.
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Chloe x
Oat and Almond Pikelets (Mini Pancakes)
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Ingredients
- 60 g / 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 75 g / 1/2 cup almonds
- 110 g / 2/3 cup wholemeal flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 210 g / 3/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 20 g / 1 1/2 tbs unsalted butter melted, plus extra for cooking
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
Thermo Cooker Instructions
- Put the rolled oats and almonds into the mixing bowl. Mill for 8 seconds, speed 9, MC on.
- Add the flour, baking powder, milk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla paste. Mix for 20 seconds, speed 5, MC on. Scrape down the mixing bowl and ensure mixture has no lumps.
- Over a medium heat, brush a frying pan with butter. When hot, place batter into pan using a large spoon or ¼ cup measure, depending on your desired pikelet size. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown, on each side. Continue with the remaining batter, brushing the pan with more butter as necessary.
- Serve with your favourite sides or toppings: fruit, yoghurt, butter etc.
Conventional Instructions
- In a food processor, chop the oats and almonds until flour-like. It may be difficult to get as fine a mix as you would in a Thermomix, depending on your machine.
- Add the flour, baking powder, milk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla paste. Blend until combined.
- Over a medium heat, brush a frying pan with butter. When hot, place batter into pan using a large tablespoon or soup ladle, depending on your desired pikelet size. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown, on each side. Continue with the remaining batter, brushing the pan with more butter as necessary.
- Serve with your favourite sides or toppings: fruit, yoghurt, butter etc.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
[1] Pikelets, 2019, RecipeTin Eats.
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Absolutely delicious pancake recipe – no guilt in indulging!