Fluffy Banana Pancakes for Toddlers
These fluffy and healthy banana pancakes are perfect for toddlers. They’re naturally sweetened with bananas, providing essential nutrients, and have a soft, fluffy texture that is easy for little ones to chew. The recipe is simple, quick, and provides a nutritious start to your toddler's day.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cup
- Frying pan or griddle
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana mashed
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup milk or dairy-free alternative like almond or oat milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for cooking
- Fresh fruit berries or sliced banana for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until smooth.
- Add the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium heat, and add a little olive oil or butter to coat the surface.
- Pour small amounts of the batter onto the pan, forming pancakes about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, flipping when the edges start to look set and bubbles form on top.
- Serve with fresh fruit on top, like sliced strawberries or blueberries.
- Details:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Time Cook: 10 minutes
- Time Total: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 6-8 small pancakes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, can be made dairy-free and gluten-free with substitutions
- Keywords: toddler breakfast, healthy pancakes, banana pancakes, easy toddler food, nutritious breakfast, toddler meals, quick breakfast
- Nutrition (per serving):
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Notes
You can add a pinch of ground flaxseed or chia seeds for added fiber and Omega-3s.
If your toddler has a dairy or gluten intolerance, you can substitute the milk with a plant-based version and use gluten-free flour.
Make sure the pancakes are fully cooked before serving, and always check the temperature to avoid burns.
If your toddler has a dairy or gluten intolerance, you can substitute the milk with a plant-based version and use gluten-free flour.
Make sure the pancakes are fully cooked before serving, and always check the temperature to avoid burns.