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

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.

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

Storage & safety

• Keeps 2 days in the fridge in an airtight container

• Freezer-safe up to 1 month (For best texture and flavor. Can be kept longer if well-sealed.)