This simple and healthy 3 Ingredient blueberry pancakes for baby are soft and fluffy making a great breakfast or snack for babies and toddlers. They can be stored in refrigerator or freezer and makes a healthy family meal which can be whipped up within a few minutes. An ideal recipe for BLW or baby-led weaning.
In fact, pancakes were the first BLW food that interested my kids to self feed. Even today, pancake is our favorite food at home and my picky eater gobbles them with no comments. With natural fruits added, it makes the pancakes naturally sweet and filled with flavors. You can serve pancakes with maple syrup or natural fruits or whole yogurt making it a healthy option.
Table of Contents
- BLW Blueberry pancakes for baby
- Ingredients you need to make blueberry pancakes
- Instructions to make blueberry oatmeal pancakes
- BLW – FAQs
BLW Blueberry pancakes for baby
A super simple naturally sweetened blueberry pancakes for baby is an easy recipe made with just 3 ingredients – blueberries, oats and egg. This is a great recipe for breakfast or finger foods for babies and toddlers. Easy to make with in 10 mins, this quick recipe is my kids favorite. Add more fruits and yogurt to make it more interesting to self feed.
Ingredients you need to make blueberry pancakes
This simple blueberry pancakes for baby can be made with just 3 simple ingredients:
- Blueberries – 1 cup of fresh blueberries adds natural sweetness and flavor to blueberry pancakes. Alternately you can add frozen blueberries to this recipe.
- Egg – 1 large egg is used in this recipe. Egg adds protein to the recipe.
- Oats – 1 cup oats act as a binding agent that helps in making these pancakes. Alternately, you can also try almond flour or wheat flour. I use rolled oats roasted and powdered to make pancakes.
Instructions to make blueberry oatmeal pancakes
Here are the instructions to follow to make this simple recipe:
- In a mixing bowl, mash a handful of blueberries.
- Whisk in an egg and mix well until they are combined.
- Add 2-3 spoons of oat flour to this mixture to make a smooth pancake batter.
- In a hot pan, add butter and a spoon of batter to make soft pancakes.
- Cook well on both sides and serve it warm with fruits, yogurt or with maple syrup as preferred.
BLW – FAQs
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a method of starting solid food for infants that emphasizes allowing them to feed themselves with finger foods, rather than spoon-feeding pureed or mashed foods. The idea behind BLW is to let the baby explore different textures and flavors, encouraging self-feeding and developing their motor and oral skills. It is recommended to start with soft, manageable foods like steamed vegetables, pieces of fruit, or lightly toasted bread, and avoid high-risk foods like nuts, popcorn, and hard candy. It’s important to closely supervise the baby during mealtime and ensure a safe eating environment.
Here are some simple and healthy recipes for baby-led weaning:
- Steamed Vegetables: Simply steam carrots, broccoli, sweet potato, or any other vegetable until tender and cut into manageable sticks or pieces for the baby to hold and eat.
- Soft-Boiled Eggs: Boil an egg for 6-7 minutes, peel, and cut into quarters for the baby to pick up and eat.
- Avocado Toast: Toast a slice of whole grain bread and spread mashed avocado on top.
- Banana Oat Pancakes: Mix together 1 mashed banana, 1 egg, and 1/4 cup of oats. Cook spoonfuls of the mixture in a lightly oiled pan until golden on both sides.
- Applesauce pancakes: Mix 1tbsp homemade applesauce, 1 egg and 1/4 cup of oat flour. Cook spoonful of mixture in a lightly buttered pan until golden on both sides.
- Watermelon pancakes: Mix half cup of ripened watermelon, 1 egg and 1/4 cup of oats. Cook spoonful of mixture in a lightly buttered pan until golden on both sides.
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries: Slice a sweet potato into sticks, drizzle with a little oil and bake in the oven at 400°F until crispy.
- Mini Frittatas: Beat 2 eggs with a little milk, pour into a muffin tin with some cooked vegetables and cheese, and bake in the oven until set.
- BLW rice fritters – An easy and healthy recipe using rice flour makes a perfect baby led weaning recipe for babies.
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Is it OK to give baby pancakes?
Yes. With its varied nutritional value, pancakes make a good meal to be added to your baby’s meal. With no added sugar or salt, it makes the perfect choice for baby.
What kind of pancakes can babies eat?
Depending on the preference, babies can eat all kinds of fruits and vegetable pancakes including banana pancakes, applesauce pancake, blueberry pancake, sweet potato pancake, carrot pancakes, and many more.
Are blueberry pancakes healthy?
Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants. The pancake include whole grains and protein adding a complete nutrition value to babies.
How do I give my 9 month old pancakes?
For babies 9 month old, make bite sized pancakes or cut them into bite sizes to encourage self feeding. Check out Stage 3 baby food ideas for 10 months+.
Blueberry pancakes for baby
Ingredients
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Oats
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash a handful of blueberries.
- Whisk in an egg and mix well until they are combined.
- Add 2-3 spoons of oat flour to this mixture to make a smooth pancake batter.
- In a hot pan, add butter and a spoon of batter to make soft pancakes.
- Cook well on both sides and serve it warm with fruits, yogurt or with maple syrup as preferred.
Notes
- Try mashing in a banana with blueberries to add more flavor.
- Alternate to oat flour, you can choose to add almond flour or whole wheat flour.
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