Baby Cereal Pancakes
Introduce your little one to the joy of pancakes with this wholesome and easy-to-make recipe for Baby Cereal Pancakes! Crafted with nutrient-packed baby cereal, mashed banana for natural sweetness, and a hint of warm cinnamon, these fluffy mini pancakes are perfect for tiny hands and developing taste buds. Free of added sugar and customizable with milk, breast milk, or formula, they’re a gentle yet delicious way to use up leftover baby cereal. Quick to whip up in just 25 minutes, these pancakes are ideal for baby-led weaning or toddler breakfasts, and can be topped with yogurt or fruit puree for a fun, nutritious meal. Say hello to a family-friendly recipe loved by both babies and parents alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup baby cereal (any kind: rice, oatmeal, or multigrain)
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 medium mashed ripe banana
- 0.75 cup milk or breast milk/formula (adjust for desired consistency)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil (melted)
- 0.5 teaspoon optional: vanilla extract
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the baby cereal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth, then whisk in the milk, egg, melted butter or coconut oil, and vanilla extract (if using).
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes to soften the baby cereal and thicken the batter.
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat, and lightly grease with a small amount of butter or oil.
Scoop 2-3 tablespoons of batter for each pancake and pour onto the skillet, forming small rounds. Spread gently if needed to flatten.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set. Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed between batches.
Let the pancakes cool slightly before serving to babies. Serve plain, with a smear of yogurt, or a drizzle of fruit puree.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
623 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.9 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 266 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 186 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 835 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
