Baby-Led Weaning Banana Pancakes

By Alexandra Caspero on April 25, 2021
Baby Led Weaning Banana Pancakes.

Baby Led Weaning Pancakes. These 3-Ingredient Pancakes are perfect for baby-led weaning, kids and adults!

THREE ingredient banana pancakes! These simple pancakes are perfect for breakfast, I made them so often when Emery was doing baby-led weaning. 

Throw a ripe banana, oats and your favorite unsweetened plant-milk in a blender, puree until smooth, then cook like you would normal pancakes. They are perfect for baby-led weaning as they are soft and easy to gum. 

Enjoy them as-is, or add in flavor. You can try vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger– it all works. If you like it in your pancakes, then you’ll like it in these! 

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Banana Baby-Led Weaning Pancakes: Tips for Success:

These aren’t traditional fluffy pancakes. They are soft and moist, which makes them perfect for baby! If you want a fluffier pancake, then I recommend adding in 1/2 teaspoon baking powder to the blender. 

Banana pancakes will become slightly gummy as they cool, which makes them easy to cut for baby. For older kids, like my 3-year old son, I smear a thin layer of peanut butter on top along with a few smashed berries. He eats them with his hands like toast! 

You’ll want to griddle and steam these for best results. Heat oil in a skillet, add the batter, the cover. Cool, flip and done! 

Can I freeze these banana pancakes?

Yes! I make a big batch, then freeze leftovers for quick weekday mornings. 

To freeze, place in a single layer on a baking sheet, then freeze until hardened. Remove and place in a freezer-safe bag. 

To cook from frozen, reheat in a toaster oven, in the microwave or in a 200 degree F oven until warmed through. 

Baby-Led Weaning Banana Pancakes

Where can I learn more about baby-led weaning?

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3 Ingredient Baby Led Weaning Pancakes

Baby-Led Weaning Banana Pancakes

  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 18-20 pancakes 1x
  • Category: breakfast, baby-led weaning
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: baby-led weaning
  • Diet: Vegan

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Baby Led Weaning Pancakes. These 3-Ingredient Pancakes are perfect for baby-led weaning, kids and adults!


  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 18-20 pancakes 1x
  • Category: breakfast, baby-led weaning
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: baby-led weaning
  • Diet: Vegan
  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 18-20 pancakes 1x
  • Category: breakfast, baby-led weaning
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: baby-led weaning
  • Diet: Vegan
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup fortified soy milk (or other plant-based milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, optional for fluffier ‘cakes
  • Vanilla extract, cinnamon, optional

Instructions

  1. Place the oats, milk and banana in a blender and puree until smooth. If using optional baking powder, vanilla extract or spices like cinnamon, add it in here.
  2. Grease a hot skillet, then pour pancake batter in; for baby-led weaning, I use 2 tablespoons of batter. For larger pancakes, use a 1/4 cup measuring cup.
  3. Cover to cook. I’ve found that steaming them while they cook yields best results. When bubbles form on top and pancakes are set, flip and cook on the other side until lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. The total time will vary based on the size of your pancakes.

Notes

  • To freeze, place in a single layer on a baking sheet until frozen, then place in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months.

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More baby-led weaning resources:

Baby-Led Weaning FAQs

Baby-Led Weaning Gagging vs. Choking

Baby-Led Weaning for Vegans

Spoon Feeding vs. Baby-Led Weaning

 

 

 

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    1. LIDIANE
      March 14, 2024 AT 2:31 am

      Am I being stupid? Just to look that is only 1/4 of oats for a 1 cup of milk I was sure that it won’t work but I still tried to make and it didn’t work at all. I fell so bad because it was such waist of ingredients. Please can you confirm if this is right? Because one cup seems too much for only 1/4 of oats. Thank you in advance.

      1. Alex
        March 14, 2024 AT 5:58 am

        Hi Lidiane, it’s 1 1/4 cup of oats, not 1/4.

    2. Elaine
      October 10, 2022 AT 7:03 am

      Can I substitute plant based milk to breastmilk or formula?

      1. Alex
        October 10, 2022 AT 9:46 am

        Yes!

    3. Keeley
      September 16, 2022 AT 12:46 pm

      I’ve prepared several baby led weaning banana pancake recipes, and these have been by far the best. My 9 month old and almost 3 year old both gobbled them! I used the optional baking powder and cinnamon. I cooked them in a cast iron pan for extra iron, flipping at 2 mins and cooking an additional 1.5 min or so. For me, it worked best to cook on the first side in an open pan and then add a lid for the second side. I’ll be keeping this one for sure!! Thanks for a great recipe.






    4. Nma
      August 28, 2022 AT 3:42 am

      Can I substitute rolled oats for gluten-free 1:1 flour?

      1. Alex
        August 28, 2022 AT 5:09 am

        That should work– haven’t tried it yet, so not sure if it will become gummy at all. If you try it, let me know how it works.

    5. Maria
      July 2, 2022 AT 5:18 pm

      These were so easy to make and my one year old kept saying “more more” haha! Thanks a lot! Will keep these in the rotation 🙂






    6. Maria
      July 2, 2022 AT 5:18 pm

      These were so easy to make and my appt me year old kept saying “more more” haha! Thanks a lot! Will keep these in the rotation 🙂






      1. Alex
        July 2, 2022 AT 6:24 pm

        So glad to hear!

    7. chelsie
      January 11, 2022 AT 10:30 am

      I made this today for my 7month old she absolutely LOVED them ! Great recipee quick and easy too for any first time mum !






      1. Alex
        January 11, 2022 AT 12:05 pm

        So glad to hear!

    8. Windie
      November 9, 2021 AT 9:25 am

      I recently made banana pancakes for my Grandson.He just turned 1yr his face lit up when he first tried it he loved them so much he ate a lot.That was a great breakfast He also loves broccoli as much as I Love him!

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