The blw banana pancakes are the best baby-led-weaning food and super easy to make with just 3 ingredients. My daughter loves this recipe even today & it makes perfect finger food for 6 months+. Using just 3 ingredients, this banana pancake is fluffy, soft, healthy perfect for babies, toddler and a great option for family meals. And it makes a quick breakfast.
I have been making this amazing banana pancake recipe since my daughter is 6 months old and it makes a nutritious choice for kids. And the fact that it is free from dairy and sugar makes it a perfect choice for babies.
Table of Contents
- What do you need for 3 Ingredient Banana Pancakes?
- Instructions to make blw Banana Pancakes?
- Other Healthy recipes
What do you need for 3 Ingredient Banana Pancakes?
This 3-ingredient Banana Pancake recipe is simple and easy to make with just 3 ingredients from your kitchen.
- Banana – Look for a ripe banana which acts as an added natural sugar and helps with constipation for babies.
- Egg – One large egg helps with binding and is a great protein substituent for babies. Replace egg with flaxseed in case of allergies.
- Oats – Roasted and powdered 2-3 tsp of oats adds a base shape to pancakes and a great source of fibre to babies.
- Walnuts (optional) – You can add a tsp of powdered walnuts or any nuts you wish to add optionally to add a flavour to pancake.
- Butter/ Avocado oil – A couple spoons to smear on the pan while cooking pancakes.
Instructions to make blw Banana Pancakes?
- Mash the banana using a fork in a cup until its juicy and no lumps in it.
- Mix in an egg and beat using the fork for a minute.
- Add oats and nuts (optional) and mix it to form a pancake dough.
- Heat a pan or a skillet and add a spoon of butter or avocado oil to the pan.
- Pour in the pancake batter to the pan or skillet in desired shapes and let it cook for a while.
- Flip to see its cooked both sides and the sides are golden brown.
- Cool down slightly and you can serve the warm pancakes to your baby.
Tips
- Serve these banana pancakes with desired fruit and yoghurt. This is a great baby-led weaning finger food recipe that a baby can enjoy.
- As a healthy alternative you can serve these banana pancakes with peanut butter or nut butter if your toddler prefers.
- Use roughly a spoon of batter to make these pancakes which makes perfect size for baby or toddler.
- This pancake batter can be stored in refrigerator for upto 2 days.
- You can customize this pancake with variety of fruits and nuts.
- You can choose to replace oats with coconut flour or wheat flour depending on allergens and availability.
FAQs Blw Banana Pancakes
1. How do you make pancakes with 3 steps?
The Banana Pancake recipe is quite simple with just 3 steps. Mash a Banana, whisk the egg in it and add flour to make the batter. Enjoy hot and yummy banana pancakes by cooking them on a heated pan.
2. Can I freeze banana pancakes?
Absolutely! It makes a quick breakfast for busy mornings. Defrost them by heating them in a pan or toaster and enjoy your pancakes. You can freeze them for up to a month to keep the freshness of bananas.
3. How long do banana pancakes last in the fridge?
Banana Pancakes last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container and heated up on a pan or a toaster.
4. Why do my banana pancakes fall apart?
At the right amount of heat, pancakes get cooked within minutes. If you overheat the pan, the bottom gets too brown sticking to the pan and falling apart. You can smear some butter to flip them easily.
5. Can babies have pancakes at 6 months?
Yes! But note that you must introduce the ingredients in advance so you know they are not allergic to any ingredient.
Other Healthy recipes
Check out more healthy baby recipes that can be made using minimum ingredients.
- Baby-friendly Banana Bread Recipe – Easy and baby-friendly recipe free from sugar, nuts and dairy makes a great option for breakfast and snacks.
- 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe – A classic baby recipe made with just 3 ingredients free from sugar, salt or allergens.
BLW Banana Pancakes using 3 Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 Banana
- 1 Egg Replace egg with flaxseed in case of allergies.
- 2 tbsp Oats
- Walnuts (optional)
- 1 tbsp Butter/ Avocado oil
Instructions
- Mash the banana using a fork in a cup until its juicy and no lumps in it.
- Mix in an egg and beat using the fork for a minute.
- Add oats and nuts (optional) and mix it to form a pancake dough.
- Heat a pan or a skillet and add a spoon of butter or avocado oil to the pan.
- Pour in the pancake batter to the pan or skillet in desired shapes and let it cook for a while.
- Flip to see its cooked both sides and the sides are golden brown.
- Cool down slightly and you can serve the warm pancakes to your baby.
Notes
- Serve these banana pancakes with desired fruit and yoghurt. This is a great baby-led weaning finger food recipe that a baby can enjoy.
- As a healthy alternative, you can serve these banana pancakes with peanut butter or nut butter if your toddler prefers.
- Use roughly a spoon of batter to make these pancakes which make the perfect sizes for babies or toddlers.
- This pancake batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- You can customize this pancake with a variety of fruits and nuts.
- You can choose to replace oats with coconut flour or wheat flour depending on allergens and availability.