Just because your infant or toddler has moved on from purees and weaning foods doesn’t mean he/she can’t still have banana pancakes — but they, too, do need to evolve. This version does just that, using rolled oats for heft and yogurt or cream cheese for a creamy hit of protein. The result tastes just like warm banana bread, just in handy breakfast/pancake form, the better for little ones to grip, rip, and dip. You can introduce these by 11-12 months; expect them to stick around as a breakfast favorite for many more months thereafter.
Ingredients Overview
These banana pancakes uses a simple, toddler-friendly ingredient list that delivers fiber from old-fashioned oats, creaminess and protein from Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese), and natural sweetness from banana — plus a touch of baking powder and mild flavoring from vanilla and cinnamon. The whole batter blends to a smooth, scoopable texture that cooks into soft, easy-to-grip mini pancakes ideal for early childhood breakfast or snacks.
Steps Summary
- Blend: Combine the oats, yogurt/cottage cheese, banana, baking powder, vanilla, and cinnamon in a blender and process until smooth.
- Cook: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat with a light swirl of butter. Scoop small dollops of batter into the pan and cook 2–2.5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve & Cut: Serve the mini pancakes plain or with fruit; cut into strips or bite-sized pieces depending on your child’s age and chewing ability.
FAQ
Can I make these banana pancakes ahead of time?
Yes — you can make a larger batch and refrigerate cooked pancakes in an airtight container for up to 2–3 days. Reheat gently in a low oven or warm skillet before serving.
Can I freeze them?
Absolutely. Flash-freeze cooked pancakes on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen in a toaster or skillet; no need to thaw first.
Can I use dairy-free yogurt?
Yes — swap in your preferred dairy-free yogurt (e.g., coconut or almond) if dairy is an issue. Texture may vary slightly, so you might need to add a splash of milk to thin the batter.
What age are these suitable for?
These are great for toddlers who are confidently eating finger foods — as early as about 11–12 months with appropriate cutting and supervision.
Recipe Links
What to Serve With Toddler Banana Pancakes
- Kids Green Smoothie: A creamy, fruit-and-veggie packed drink that pairs perfectly with pancakes for a balanced breakfast — great for sneaking in greens.
- Healthy Banana Pudding for Toddlers: A smooth, soft pudding that doubles as a light, sweet side — perfect if you want a fruit-forward breakfast spread.
More Toddler-Friendly Recipes Like This
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Waffles: A fun waffle twist on classic flavors — similar textures and toddler-approved sweetness.
- Easy Toddler Overnight Oats: Make-ahead oat breakfast that complements the pancake routine and adds variety to morning meals.
And check out all of our great toddler breakfast recipes!
How To Bring BLW Banana Pancakes Into Toddlerdom
Description
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep and Cook
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Blend
Add all ingredients into a blender; blend until smooth. -
Heat
Heat pan to Medium; melt and swirl butter all around. -
Cook
Pour in dollops of batter all around the pan; cook until brown on bottom and beginning to set on top, roughly 2-2.5 minutes. Flip and cook for two more minutes.
Serve
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These pancakes need nothing, and two mini ones and a bit of your child’s favorite fruit will more than suffice as breakfast. Cut into strips if serving to an infant, squares if for a young toddler; leave whole or simply halve if serving to an older toddler.
Adapt
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We have several variations on the dairy-in-pancake form, including cottage cheese pancakes and lemon ricotta ones. Check em out!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Serving Size 2 pancakes
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 80kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Potassium 200mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Protein 4.5g9%
- Calcium 75 mg
- Iron 0.75 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.75 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
User Reviews
Have been looking for a good pancake recipe for my 18 month old and these did the trick