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Apple and Oat Baby Pancakes

Apple and Oat Baby Pancakes

Soft little pancakes made from blended oats and apple puree, gentle on small hands and perfect for baby led weaning breakfasts.

9-11mo+

5 min prep · 6 min cook · 11 min total · 12 servings

Milk

Ingredients

  • 360 ml rolled oats, blitzed to a fine flour1.52 cup rolled oats, blitzed to a fine flour
  • 120 ml apple puree, unsweetened8.12 tbsp apple puree, unsweetened
  • 5 ml baking powder1.01 tsp baking powder
  • 5 ml vanilla extract1.01 tsp vanilla extract
  • 120 ml milk, dairy or unsweetened plant milk8.12 tbsp milk, dairy or unsweetened plant milk
  • 15 ml maple syrup, omit for under-1s1.01 tbsp maple syrup, omit for under-1s

Steps

  1. Blitz the oats in a food processor until they form a fine flour. If using a high-speed blender, you can skip this and add everything together.
  2. Add the apple puree, baking powder, vanilla, milk, and maple syrup, then blend until smooth. The batter will be thick.
  3. Lightly grease a pan and warm it over medium heat, then drop small spoonfuls of batter to form little pancakes.
  4. Cook until bubbles form and burst on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until lightly golden, about 1 minute more.
  5. Let the pancakes cool slightly before serving so they are easy for little hands to hold.

Nutrition

Calories
54
Protein
2g
Fat
1g
Carbs
10g

Tips by age

9-11mo

Leave out the maple syrup so there is no added sugar at this stage. Cut pancakes into finger-length strips that baby can grip and gum easily.

Choking safety: Offer in long soft strips rather than rounds or coins, which are an easier choking shape. Make sure each pancake is fully cooked and soft.

12-18mo

Serve whole small pancakes or torn into pieces. You can keep the maple syrup minimal or omit it. Offer alongside soft fruit.

Choking safety: Tear pancakes into bite-size pieces rather than letting a child bite off a large round piece.

18-24mo

Serve as written, cut into bite-size pieces or strips. A little extra apple puree on top makes a nice topping instead of more syrup.

Choking safety: Cut into bite-size pieces and encourage sitting while eating.

2-3y

Serve as written in small stacks, cut into quarters or strips for easy self-feeding. Pair with fresh fruit for a balanced breakfast.

3-5y

Serve whole or stacked with a little extra apple puree on top. This age can usually manage them with minimal cutting.

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