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    Mini Pancakes (perfect for baby-led weaning and toddlers!)

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    Mini pancakes are such a fun baby and kid friendly breakfast. I've recently revamped these pancakes to make them even easier to make. Just five simple ingredients!

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    Table of Contents
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Toppings for mini pancakes
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Recipe
    • Related

    Ingredients

    • egg
    • banana
    • cinnamon
    • rolled oats
    • vanilla
    • coconut oil (or any oil to grease pan)

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Hint: If the pan starts to smoke at any point, the temperature is too hot! Reduce to a lower temperature. I also recommend wiping the pan down between batches.

    Substitutions

    These pancakes are really as simple as it gets!

    Variations

    • Peanut butter - add 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter to the batter
    • Other fruit - finely chop up other fruit such as strawberries or blueberries and add into the batter
    • Coconut - add 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
    • Lemon zest - zest 2 teaspoon of fresh lemon and mix into batter

    Toppings for mini pancakes

    • Fruit - mashed banana or smushed raspberries are great options
    • Spread a little strawberry chia jam on top of the pancakes
    • Add 1-2 tsps of smooth peanut butter on top in a thin layer

    Equipment

    Large non-stick pan or a griddle

    Storage

    These pancakes can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If freezing the pancakes, let them cool completely first before putting them in the freezer.

    Top tip

    How to get the perfect shape for mini pancakes?! I recommend either using a small, round metal or silicone ring to get the perfect pancake. You could also pour the batter into a ziplock bag, cut a whole in the corner, and squeeze the batter out forming a circle in the pan. Another option is using an ice cream scoop.

    FAQ

    Can babies have pancakes?

    Yes! Pancakes are a great option for baby led weaning once your baby is showing signs of readiness to start solids. These pancakes work well as they are sweetened naturally with banana.

    Recipe

    Image of mini pancake served in wooden toddler bowl with strawberries

    Mini Pancakes (Perfect for Baby-led Weaning and Toddlers!)

    These fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside mini pancakes are the perfect breakfast or snack option for kids (and adults!).
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: pancakes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Ali Ellis, MSc., RD
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    Equipment

    • Blender
    • 1 Non-stick frying pan or electric griddle

    Ingredients

    • 1 banana
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup whole oats
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon oil to grease pan (coconut, olive, canola)

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients into a blender. Blend on high speed until the batter is smooth.
    • Heat up a large frying pan or griddle on medium heat. Melt the oil. Once the oil is melted, scoop out 1 tablespoon of batter onto the pan.
    • Cook pancakes 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown on each side and cooked all the way through.

    Notes

    This is a perfect base recipe for pancakes and then feel free to get creative with different flavours and toppings. You could add smooth peanut butter or smooth almond butter into the batter, or try adding in some unsweetened shredded coconut or lemon zest. For toppings, you could add some berries (fresh or frozen), or a dollop of unsweetened yogurt!

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    Hi! I'm Ali.

    Welcome to The Toddler Kitchen, I am so glad you are here! I am a registered dietitian with a master’s of science in health promotion, passionate recipe developer and mama. Feeding kids is hard. It can be stressful.

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