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Lemon pancakes for toddlers on a white plate with blueberries and lemon slices in background.

Fluffy Lemon Pancakes

Soft, fluffy, and full of lemony zesty goodness! These pancakes are perfect for kids and freeze really well for easy breakfasts.
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Course: Breakfast
Keyword: pancakes, toddler breakfast
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 medium size pancakes
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Ali Ellis, MSc., RD

Equipment

  • 1 Blender or Food processor
  • 1 Frying pan or griddle

Ingredients

  • cups bananas (ripe) mashed, about 3 large bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • cups coconut milk about 1 small can, 160mL
  • 2 tbsps maple syrup
  • 2 tsps vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • zest of 1 lemon large

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add the bananas, eggs, coconut milk, maple syrup, lemon juice and lemon zest to a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to combine.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
  • Heat up a frying pan or griddle on medium heat and grease with coconut oil or other oil of choice. Pour about ¼ cup of the batter for each pancake. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the bubbles form on top and edges look set. Flip over and cook another 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  • Serve warm with a little lemon yogurt and fruit if you like!

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

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