Ricotta Pikelets

We are very fond of pikelets (a Kiwi favourite), so I was really pleased to come across this low carb version here.

However, they turned out to be quite a disappointment – ours were very dry, and the flavour was a little unpleasant. I think this was probably due to the whey powder we used rather than due to the recipe. I keep meaning to try making them again with a different whey powder but just haven’t gotten there yet.

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup (100 g or 3.5 oz) of ricotta
• 1/4 cup (20 g or 0.7 oz) vanilla flavoured whey protein powder (I used Aussie Bodies)
• 1/2 tsp of baking powder
• 1 Tbsp (15 g or 0.5 oz) of butter
• 1/8 tsp of salt

Recipe:

1. Mix all ingredients (except for 1/2 of the butter) together in a jug, and stir until all combined. This will give a good pouring consistency.
2. Melt the remaining butter in a large pan and heat.
3. When the butter is starting to just sizzle add the raw mix in 1 Tbsp lots (it should make 6).
4. Cook as per a normal pikelet, turning once bubbles appear.

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