Oat Pancakes

Our children are constantly growing and developing, protein is vital to support their growth and development, build new cells, hair, skin, muscles and bones. Protein is essential for energy, and brain hormones that impact their mood.

Foods rich in protein include meat, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, eggs and dairy. Some children especially picky eaters love their refined carbohydrates. They really struggle with the texture of meat and texture of boiled or scrambled egg.

It is recommended that children should have a portion of protein in every meal. Breakfast can be a challenge for most families, all children want to eat is breakfast cereals, high in sugar. Which gives our children a quick energy burst but unfortunately won’t keep them going all morning until lunchtime.

A protein packed breakfast can stop children feeling hungry at school, it gives them lots of energy to keep them going until lunch and it can help with their focus and attention at school.

Pancakes and waffles worked for my family, I can hide, nuts, seeds, eggs, oats and milk in them.

My kids think they are a treat but I know they are getting a nutritious breakfast supporting their growth and development.

Ingredients

125-150ml milk (milk of your choice)

2 eggs

10g Ground seeds with flax & chia

1tbsp Nut butter (almond, cashew)

125g rolled oats

2tsp baking powder

½ tsp cinnamon

Banana (optional)

Few drops vanilla essence (optional)

Method

Place all the pancake ingredients into a food processor, blitz until smooth.

I make the mix the night before and store in the fridge overnight, making fresh pancakes in the morning, the mixture will thicken so extra milk may be needed to loosen the next morning..

If you make the pancakes straight away, hold back on some of the milk.

Heat some oil in a hot frying pan. Add a spoonful of the mixture. Let it cook for 2-4 minutes on each side..

Repeat until the mixture has gone.

Pancakes can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days or frozen and re-heated in a toaster.

Serve with live yoghurt and mixed berries.

For savoury options – top with avocado, egg, spinach and seeds (avoid adding banana or cinnamon to recipe)