Apple Weetbix Pikelets – Perfect as a Kid’s Snack

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Use up the crumbs at the bottom of the Weetbix box in these healthy Apple Weetbix Pikelets. Great for kid’s lunchboxes or as an after-school snack.

apple and weetbix pikelets in lunch box with grapes and almonds

Is collecting Weetbix crumbs too frugal?

I feel it kills two birds: it reduces food waste, and I don’t need to crush Weetbix when baking with them. Although sometimes crushing stuff can be cathartic.

(Another favourite Weetbix recipe is this Weetbix and Date Loaf.)

What are pikelets?

They are basically pancakes. Pikelets are often sweetened whereas pancakes are usually not (although some people sweeten pancakes so…) Pikelets are often made with a thicker batter than pancakes as well, giving them more texture than pancakes. Pancakes are generally fluffier.

These pikelets are not sweet like other pikelet recipes – so basically mini Weetbix pancakes. We’re trying to keep the sugar down to a minimum, so these pikelets only contain the sugar that’s already in the Weetbix, which isn’t much.

There are hints of sweetness from the apple, though, and the subtle cinnamon flavour. If you like your Weetbix pancakes sweeter, just add sugar to taste or maybe throw in some sultanas.

These pikelets will keep for a few days in an airtight container in the fridge. Or you can make a batch of batter, keep it in a container in the fridge, and make some freshly cooked pikelets as an afternoon snack (my kids are older, so they cook their own).

Serve plain, or spread with jam, peanut butter or honey for a pikelet sandwich treat.

If you’re looking for an afternoon snack, these a delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt and a drizzle of honey.

Yield: 15

Apple Weetbix Pikelets

apple weetbix pikelets
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wholemeal flour
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed weetbix
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp. melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups of milk (more if needed)
  • 2 apples, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients
  2. Mix in wet ingredients
  3. Heat pan over medium heat. Melt a little butter in the pan and dollop tablespoon of mixture into the pan, being careful not to crowd.
  4. Turn when brown on the bottom and brown on the other side.
  5. Serve with your favourite toppings.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

15

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 151Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 96mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 5g

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5 Comments

  1. I haven’t made these yet just seen the recipe I’m going to let the children help as they look easy to make
    Thankyou

    1. Melissa Goodwin says:

      Hope you enjoy them :)

  2. I am British and do not understands 11/2 cup. I want t to try these weetBix apple pikelets. Can you explain . Many thanks
    Yvonne

    1. Melissa Goodwin says:

      1 Weetbix is about 1/3 of a cup. So if you use 4 weetbix + a handful of crumbs in the bottom of the box that will be the same. Do they sell weetbix in England?

      1. Thank you. I am going to make these for my grandchildren this weekend. Yews they do sell weetabix in England.