Summer fruit and yoghurt topped crumpets (recipe)
You’re going to grow so big and strong, mummy! – JD, 4 A rather unusual one this – best served, I think, with a really crispy crumpet. It’s healthy too – a perfect breakfast treat. Ingredients 50g...
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Make breakfast a little different with these summer fruit and yoghurt topped crumpets. They’re pretty healthy too – a perfect breakfast treat.
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Make breakfast a little different with these summer fruit and yoghurt topped crumpets. They’re pretty healthy too – a perfect breakfast treat. Summer fruit and yoghurt topped crumpets Crisp crumpets,...
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