Green "Monster" Pikelets
Did you know most children in Australia don’t eat enough veggies? One way to help is by offering them at breakfast and snacks - not just at dinner. Enter our Green "Monster" Pikelets, with a whole cup of spinach blended right in.
Quick Recipe Snapshot
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Makes: approx. 12 pikelets
Freezer friendly: Yes
Texture: soft pikelet
Age & Texture Guidance
Suitable from around 6 months.
6-9 months: serve in finger-length strips.
9-12 months: whole soft pikelets or halves.
12 months+: enjoy as is with your choice of toppings.
Allergens Present
Contains dairy (milk), egg, and tree nuts or peanut (nut butter).
Allergen Substitutions
Swap the egg for a flax egg or apple puree, the milk for a plant milk, and leave out the nut butter (or use a seed butter).
Why We Love This Recipe
A whole cup of hidden spinach
Veggies at breakfast, not just dinner
Blender-easy and freezer friendly
Little ones love them
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