Mini Banana Oat Pancakes
Soft, fluffy mini pancakes made with banana and oats. Perfect for little hands to pick up and self-feed, encouraging independence at mealtimes.
Ingredients(6)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (blended to a flour)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter (for cooking)
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions(11 steps)
- 1
Blend or process the rolled oats into a fine flour using a blender.
- 2
In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
- 3
Crack the egg into the bowl and whisk together with the banana.
- 4
Add the oat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir until just combined.
- 5
Let the batter rest for 3-4 minutes to thicken.
- 6
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add a small amount of butter.
- 7
Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of batter onto the pan (make them small for little hands).
- 8
Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on top and edges look set.
- 9
Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden.
- 10
Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.
- 11
Cool completely before serving - test temperature carefully as they retain heat.
Nutritional Highlights
- -Banana provides natural sweetness and potassium
- -Egg offers protein and choline for brain development
- -Oats provide slow-release energy and fiber
- -No added sugar - naturally sweetened by banana
Age Appropriateness
Ideal for 10-12 month olds practicing their pincer grasp. Cut into strips or small pieces if baby is still developing finger food skills.
Introduction Tip
These are soft enough to gum without teeth. Cut into strips for babies just starting finger foods, or serve whole for more experienced self-feeders.