My first one was rubbish too, now they are so yummy supposing I never did the diet again, these would be a regular in my house. I think my pan is a bit big and is loosing a bit of its non stick so need a new one, but when you get them right they are really yummy. I 'think' you can do them in the oven too, on a baking sheet covered in grease proof paper, put the mixture on and put it into a round shape and bake it. I havent tried it that way but I might