Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 pears, cut in half, peeled and cored
  • 1 tablespoon honey, plus extra for serving
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 star anise
  • 5 eggs, separated
  • 2 generous tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • ¼ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder (check ingredients as some baking powders include wheat starch.)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 3 drops stevia liquid (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • coconut oil and butter for frying

Instruction

  • <p>1. Place pears in a saucepan, add the honey and spices and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook pears partially covered for 20-30 minutes. They should be soft, but not disintegrated.</p> <p>2. To make the pikelets - whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Place a large fry pan on a medium heat and add equal quantities of butter and coconut oil to the pan. Pour spoonfuls of the mixture onto the pan and flip as each pikelet turns a light brown colour.</p> <p>3. Serve pikelets immediately topped with poached pears, cream and a drizzle of honey.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>