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protein chickpea pancakes

Prep 10 min
Cook 5 min
Age 12 months+
Lunchbox Formula fit What's this?
Protein
Complex carbs
Healthy fats
Colour

These are the pancakes I make when I want something quick that *actually holds them through the afternoon*. They’ve been on repeat here for years: breakfast, lunchbox, after-school snack, they do it all. Soft, lightly sweet, and easy to pair with whatever you have on hand.

nut freevegetariangluten freefreezer friendly
Small golden-brown protein chickpea pancakes stacked on a round metal plate with a fork, surrounded by more pancakes on a wooden surface.
01 Ingredients
  • ½ cup chickpea flour
  • 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup ricotta
  • ½ tbsp honey (skip for under-1s)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Splash of milk of choice (if needed)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter or olive oil for cooking
02 Method
1.

Add chickpea flour, banana, egg, ricotta, honey, cinnamon and salt to a mixing bowl.

2.

In a small bowl, mix baking powder + apple cider vinegar. Stir until fizzy, then add to the batter.

3.

Mix until smooth. Add a splash of milk if the batter feels too thick.

4.

Heat a pan over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or olive oil.

5.

Spoon small rounds of batter into the pan.

6.

Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and fluffy.

03 Why parents love this
  • Packed with protein
  • Simple to make
  • Works for breakfast, lunchbox or snack
  • Easy to serve with yogurt, berries or nut butter
  • Actually keeps kids full
04 Storage & safety
Fridge 2 days

Store in an airtight container.

Freezer up to 1 month

For best texture and flavor. Can be kept longer if well-sealed.

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OUT NOW THE LUNCHBOX MANUALThe complete system for better lunches.
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Small golden-brown protein chickpea pancakes stacked on a round metal plate with a fork, surrounded by more pancakes on a wooden surface.

protein chickpea pancakes

Prep 10 min Cook 5 min Age 12 months+
Lunchbox Formula fit What's this?
Protein
Complex carbs
Healthy fats
Colour

These are the pancakes I make when I want something quick that *actually holds them through the afternoon*. They’ve been on repeat here for years: breakfast, lunchbox, after-school snack, they do it all. Soft, lightly sweet, and easy to pair with whatever you have on hand.

nut freevegetariangluten freefreezer friendly
01 INGREDIENTS
  • ½ cup chickpea flour
  • 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup ricotta
  • ½ tbsp honey (skip for under-1s)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Splash of milk of choice (if needed)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter or olive oil for cooking
02 METHOD
1.

Add chickpea flour, banana, egg, ricotta, honey, cinnamon and salt to a mixing bowl.

2.

In a small bowl, mix baking powder + apple cider vinegar. Stir until fizzy, then add to the batter.

3.

Mix until smooth. Add a splash of milk if the batter feels too thick.

4.

Heat a pan over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or olive oil.

5.

Spoon small rounds of batter into the pan.

6.

Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and fluffy.

03 WHY PARENTS LOVE THIS
  • Packed with protein
  • Simple to make
  • Works for breakfast, lunchbox or snack
  • Easy to serve with yogurt, berries or nut butter
  • Actually keeps kids full
04 STORAGE & SAFETY
Fridge 2 days

Store in an airtight container.

Freezer up to 1 month

For best texture and flavor. Can be kept longer if well-sealed.

Featured innut-free school lunchbox recipes →non-sandwich lunchbox recipes →high-protein lunchbox recipes →high-fiber school lunchbox recipes →
THE LUNCHBOX FORMULA™
The Lunchbox Formula on a tablet

there's a reason these recipes work so hard for kids

They're all built around The Lunchbox Formula™ — the simple framework for packing food that helps kids get through the school day in one piece.

Free downloadDietitian approved11,000+ parents

By downloading, you’ll also receive our bi-weekly newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy

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