3-Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakes For Baby Led Weaning

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How To Make Pancakes For Baby

Pancakes are a versatile and time-efficient option when it comes to introducing solid foods through baby-led weaning. Their soft, easy-to-hold texture makes them ideal for tiny hands to grasp, encouraging self-feeding and enhancing fine motor skills.

Being made primarily with simple ingredients like flour, milk, eggs, pancakes can be prepared in a matter of minutes. This speediness is great for busy parents, enabling them to provide a yummy meal without compromising on nutrition.

Pancakes offer ample opportunity for creativity and variety by incorporating nutritious add-ins like mashed fruit or vegetables.

Their convenient shape and mess-free nature further contribute to making pancakes a go-to choice for introducing solid foods to little ones during the exciting journey of baby-led weaning.

How To Make Baby Pancakes

Pancakes are a great choice when it comes to baby led weaning for several reasons. Firstly, their soft texture makes them easy for little ones to grip and manipulate with their tiny hands.

This promotes self-feeding and encourages the development of fine motor skills from an early age. Secondly, pancakes can be customised with a variety of nutritious ingredients such as mashed fruits, vegetables, or even whole grains. By incorporating these wholesome additions, parents can introduce a wide range of flavours and nutrients to their baby's palate.

Lastly, pancakes can be easily cut into finger-sized portions, enabling babies to explore different shapes and textures while practicing their chewing skills. This versatile and delectable breakfast staple provides an enjoyable experience for little ones venturing into the world of solid foods through baby led weaning.

Benefits Of Banana For Babies

Bananas are an excellent choice when introducing solids to your little one through baby-led weaning. Packed with essential nutrients, they offer a plethora of benefits for your baby's development.

Firstly, bananas are rich in potassium, which promotes healthy growth, muscle function, and supports the nervous system. Additionally, they are a great source of dietary fibre, aiding in digestion and preventing constipation.

Bananas also contain essential vitamins, such as vitamin C and vitamin B6, which help boost your baby's immune system and contribute to brain development.

Their soft texture and mild taste make them an ideal fruit for babies to grasp and self-feed, enhancing their fine motor skills and self-feeding abilities.

Overall, incorporating bananas into your baby's meals during the weaning process provides a convenient and nutritious addition to their diet.

How To Cut Banana For Baby

When it comes to serving bananas for baby led weaning, simplicity is key. Start by ensuring that the banana is ripe and easily mashed with gentle pressure.

Then, slice the banana into long, thin pieces that are easy for your little one to grasp with their small hands. Alternatively, you can also cut the banana into small, bite-sized chunks if that is more suitable for your baby's age and abilities.

Remember to remove any blackened or overly squishy parts that may pose a choking hazard. Place the banana pieces on a safe, clean surface or a baby-friendly plate.

Encourage your baby to explore and self-feed by giving them the banana pieces one by one. Allow them to take their time and decide how much they want to eat. Always closely monitor your baby during mealtime and never leave them unattended.

When Can Baby Eat Banana

When it comes to introducing bananas to your baby for baby-led weaning, it is generally recommended to wait until they are around six months old.

At this stage, babies are typically ready and able to handle solid foods, and bananas provide a great option to explore new textures and flavours.

Bananas are soft and easy for little ones to mash with their gums, making them an ideal first fruit to introduce.

However, it is essential to ensure that the banana is ripe, as an unripe banana can be harder for your baby to digest and may cause discomfort.

As with any new food, it's important to carefully observe your baby's reactions and consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns.

Best First Foods For BLW

Incorporating rolled oats into a baby-led weaning diet can offer a range of benefits for your little one. Rolled oats are packed with essential nutrients, including fibre, iron, and B vitamins.

Their soft and mushy texture makes them an excellent choice for introducing solids to your baby, as they are easy to chew and swallow.

Moreover, the high fibre content aids in digestion and promotes a healthy gut, reducing the risk of constipation.

Rolled oats are also a great source of energy, helping to keep your baby full and satisfied throughout the day. Including rolled oats in your baby-led weaning journey is a wonderful way to introduce whole grains into their diet and promote healthy eating habits from an early age.

Try a porridge recipe as a perfect meal choice.

Ingredient information

Egg - I have used a free range egg, but you can use an egg of your choice.

Banana - The banana brings the sweetness to the pancakes perfectly.

Oats - Oats are great for baby and is a great alternative to using flour. You could also use almond flour instead of oat flour to make almond flour banana pancakes.

Serving suggestion

These healthy pancakes for baby are great served with seasonal fruit, or blueberries, strawberries and full fat plain Greek yogurt. You can also serve with mango pots, overnight oats or a chia seed pudding.

Storage instructions

The pancakes are really easy to store, you can store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

The pancakes can also be stored in the freezer. Make sure that the pancakes have cooled down completely before transferring to an airtight container then to the freezer.

To defrost the pancakes, all you will need to do is leave in the airtight container and leave in the fridge overnight. Make sure they are fully defrosted before you give to your baby. They can be served chilled or if you want to reheat see below.

To reheat, pop the pancakes on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment and pre heat the oven to 180C or 350F and heat in the oven for 5-7 minutes. Leave to cool slightly before giving to your baby.

Equipment used to help with this recipe

Frying Pan - I love the non-stick surface of this particular frying pan and it’s suitable for all types of hob.

Nutri Bullet - I have found a blender to be an invaluable tool in the preparation of many of my baby led weaning recipes.

Airtight Container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use. 

Recipe | 3-Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakes For Baby Led Weaning

Ingredients

Makes 8 small pancakes

• 1 large egg

• 30g rolled oats

• 1 large banana (200g)

Instructions

• Start by placing the egg, oats and banana into a Nutri Bullet or food processor and blitz until smooth.

• Next, heat a large frying pan on the hob, add in 10g of the unsalted butter or olive oil (for dairy free babies) into the frying pan and wait until it has melted and then coat the whole frying pan with the butter.

• Pour in the pancake batter a maximum of 3 small pancakes in the frying pan and cook for 1 minute each side.

• Repeat with the rest of the batter, until all the pancakes are cooked.

• Leave to cool before serving to your baby.

Hope you and your family enjoy!

Recipe notes

If you wanted to make the recipe gluten free, you could use gluten free oats, and you could use a dairy free butter or avocado oil for dairy free babies.

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