Fun and Easy snack ideas

Here are 2 easy and delicious snack ideas!

Vegetable Fritters - makes 12

· 2 cups grated/diced vegetables. Eg; carrot, zucchini, corn kernels, capsicum, peas, beans.

· 1/3 cup wholemeal self-raising flour.

3 eggs, lightly beaten.

· 1/3 cup grated tasty cheese.

Step 1

Combine chosen vegetables, flour and egg in a large bowl. Stir in cheese.

Step 2

Heat sandwich press. Place tablespoons of mixture onto hot plate. Close hotplate and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Repeat with rest of mixture.

Can be dipped in favourite sauces / natural yoghurt

Banana and Blueberry Pikelets - makes 24

Ingredients

· 1 cup wholemeal self- raising flour

· ¼ tsp bicarbonate soda

· ½ cup milk (depends on consistency, may need more)

· 1 mashed banana

· 1/2 cup frozen blueberries or 1 punnet fresh

Step 1

Sift flour and bicarbonate soda into a bowl.

Step 2 Add milk and mix until batter is smooth.

Step 3 Mix in mashed banana, adding more milk if needed to make batter thinner.

Step 4 Place a heaped tablespoon of mix on press hot plate. Sprinkle with blueberries.

Step 5 Turnover when pikelet starts to bubble, cook until golden. Cool on rack. Serve warm or cold.

Can be warmed and served with icecream, yoghurt or frozen yoghurt for dessert or a light lunch.

Tips

No need to spread with butter as they are quite moist with the blueberries. Freeze three in a snap lock bag for a quick easy snack. Freezes well up to 3 months.

Drizzle with honey for extra sweetness.