General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Banana Pancakes, watercolor illustration
Breakfast

Banana Pancakes

Simple 3-ingredient pancakes that are naturally sweetened and perfect for little hands

Ages
6–9 months, 9–12 months, 12 months+
Time
About 15 min
Serves
2
  • Vegetarian

For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp flour (or oat flour)
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Unsalted butter or oil for cooking

Method

  1. 1

    Mash banana in bowl until smooth

  2. 2

    Whisk in eggs until well combined

  3. 3

    Add flour and cinnamon, mix until just combined

  4. 4

    Heat pan over medium heat with a little unsalted butter or oil

  5. 5

    Pour small amounts of batter to make mini pancakes

  6. 6

    Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form, flip and cook 1-2 minutes more

  7. 7

    Cool and cut into strips for easy gripping

Contains common allergens

Introduce allergens one at a time, starting with single ingredients. If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.

Sources

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