Easy pancakes made with just three ingredients – oats, eggs and banana. Ideal for baby led weaning and finger food for toddlers.
A couple of years ago I shared this recipe for 2 Ingredient Baby Weaning Pancakes which has now probably become one of my most popular recipes to date. To be honest I feel like a bit of a fraud calling it a recipe when it literally just involves mashed banana and egg but I guess it’s the simplicity that makes it so popular!
So I decided to make another version, this time with three ingredients. I included oats in this recipe which makes the pancakes a bit more substantial and filling. Oats are a great source of fibre and slow releasing complex carbs which will help to fill little tummies up.
For this recipe you will need:
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 medium egg
- 25g / 1/4 cup oats
First up mash the banana in a bowl and then mix in the egg.
Next add in the oats and mix them in too.
Heat a little coconut oil or butter in a large frying pan and then add the pancake mixture. Use 1.5 tbsp of the mixture to make one pancake and you will be able to make 5 pancakes in total.
Tips for making these Pancakes
1. I use normal porridge or rolled oats in this recipe. I’m pretty sure quick oats will work too but let me know for sure if you try it.
2. If your child doesn’t like a lot of texture in their food you can blitz the oats in a blender or food processor first. This will make the batter much finer without obvious bits of oats.
3. If you would like to add more flavour to these pancakes a dash of vanilla extract tastes really nice. You can also add some finely chopped berries – strawberries, raspberries and blueberries taste delicious.
These pancakes are ideal for baby led weaning as they are soft to eat and really easy for babies to pick up with their hands. They also make great finger food for older babies and toddlers too. I think these pancakes make a really healthy and delicious breakfast but can be served any time of the day.
Storing & Freezing
These pancakes can also be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 48 hours. To reheat, fry them gently again in a frying pan or warm in the microwave.
They can also be frozen. Stack them with a layer of parchment paper between them so they don’t stick. Leave out for a few hours to defrost and then reheat as above.
If you try my recipe please do leave me a comment and a star rating below. You can also share your pictures with me on on Instagram. I always love to see your creations!
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Baby Weaning Pancakes – 3 Ingredients
Prep Time: 2 mins- Cook Time: 4 mins
- Total Time: 6 minutes
Yield: 5 1x
Category: Weaning
Cuisine: American
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- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 medium egg
- 25g / 1/4 cup rolled oats
- butter or oil for frying
Ingredients
- Mash the banana and add it to a bowl with the egg. Mix together with a fork and then stir in the oats.
- Rub a little butter or oil onto a frying pan and heat on a low heat.
- Take about 1.5 tablespoons of the pancake mixture and spoon it onto the frying pan.
- Repeat to make 5 pancakes. Fry for 2 minutes on either side until golden brown.
Notes
These pancakes can also be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 48 hours. To reheat, fry them gently again in a frying pan or warm in the microwave.
They can also be frozen. Stack them with a layer of parchment paper between them so they don’t stick. Leave out for a few hours to defrost and then reheat as above.
Jessica says
May 20, 2019 at 12:53 amI decided to bake this recipe. So I had some puree and baby cereal. I put a layer over puree in the bottom of my mini muffin tins and then put the batter using the cereal on top instead of oatmeal (like you would an upside down cake) and baked them at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. They didn’t really turn out like upside down cake but the puree did absorb and you could take the fruit. Turned out great.
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Tyanna says
May 6, 2019 at 1:58 pmDefinitely doesn’t work on low heat, and burns on anything higher before you can flip it. Super disappointed! I was really excited about these.
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Heather says
May 4, 2019 at 4:15 amWould steel cut oats be too much texture? I’m afraid they will still be nutty.
Ciara Attwell says
May 14, 2019 at 9:52 amI think steel cut oats are quite rough in texture and might be difficult for babies to eat
Maria says
April 19, 2019 at 9:29 amHello, can you bake these? They’re delicious, it would just be a huge time saver if I could make a huge batch by baking. Thanks!
Hannah says
April 19, 2019 at 7:21 amThank you, my 11 month old loved these! I used oat flour (blitzed oats) because that’s what I had in the pantry. I put peanut butter on some of them and he enjoyed those even more. I’ll definitely be making these again.
Hannah says
March 26, 2019 at 1:35 pmLove this recipe, really good for using up over-ripe bananas
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Natalie K says
March 6, 2019 at 5:40 pmVery quick, easy, versatile and nutritious! A win to be sure!
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Alexa Battrick says
January 17, 2019 at 6:36 pmBummed. I was really excited about this recipe and it smelled amazing… but they wouldn’t cook enough to flip, fell apart and then burned really fast. I had to throw out the wasted ingredients and still feed an impatient hungry toddler.
Ciara Attwell says
January 21, 2019 at 8:59 amSounds like you had the pan on too hot
BLW recipes blog says
March 27, 2019 at 12:29 pmYou can try to bake them if frying in pan doesn’t work for you. I also have the problem with frying pancakes, that’s why I mostly bake them 😉
Amanda says
August 21, 2018 at 12:31 pmThis recipe is so easy and has been my go to breakfast for my 1 year old since we started BLW. I usually serve these with some yogurt and fruit and my lil guy just gobbles them up! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
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Anonymous says
August 13, 2018 at 5:47 pmcan you use baby oatmeal instead of oats?
Anita says
August 7, 2018 at 12:46 pmSo easy I LOVE it! And my 1 year old did too!!! I used Quaker Quick Oats (we live in the U.S) and it turned out great 🙂 This working mom is looking forward to trying more of your healthy, delicious, and convenient recipes!
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Ana Kim says
August 3, 2018 at 1:08 amHi, what brand is your frying pan ?
Janita Shah says
July 30, 2018 at 2:13 amThese didn’t work for me. They came out ok but kept crumbling in my 6 month old’s hand before she could even get anything to get mouth.
Maybe pancake is too early for her. She does very well with holding fruits and vegetables that I have given her so far. So not sure what I did wrong when cooking them
Katie says
July 22, 2018 at 8:49 amAmazing. Myb18 month old loves these pancakes and they are so easy to make. She’s not normally interested in breakfast but these were wolfed down
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Ivy Jiang says
June 20, 2018 at 3:46 am[email protected]
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Germina says
March 29, 2019 at 1:59 pmDid not work for me 😩
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June 20, 2018 at 3:44 am[email protected]
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Peaches93 says
June 1, 2018 at 5:30 pmThis was a big hit with my 10 month old. We have recently transitioned from purees to BLW and I was having trouble coming up with different recipes but this will definitely be in rotation for his breakfast. I served with Greek yogurt as shown and a handful of blueberries. There was a few left over that I had for breakfast which is always nice when I don’t have to fuss and can eat whatever he’s eating. Thank you!!!
Ciara Attwell says
June 2, 2018 at 8:12 amSo pleased he liked it!!
Rebecca McCotter says
March 26, 2018 at 8:53 pmMy LO is allergic to egg. What could I use as a substitute?
Ciara Attwell says
March 28, 2018 at 8:03 amThis recipe very much centres around eggs so I wouldn’t be able to offer a substitute. However there are a lot of healthy egg free recipes out there. A quick search on google should help.
Catie says
February 25, 2019 at 1:32 pmI used Greek yogurt instead of egg- came out a little soft so I might need to adjust the ratio but still worked
Jo says
March 25, 2018 at 10:30 amThanks so much for sharing this recipe! It’s become a firm favourite with my 10 month old. We’ve adapted it quite a bit, sometimes adding another mashed up fruit into the mix like blueberries or raspberries. Also tried it with added sweet potato which is also yum! Just add a few more oats or another egg to keep the same consistency. She also loves dipping them in yogurt. Thumbs up all round!
Sara says
March 22, 2018 at 9:49 amThanks so much for this recipe! Super easy and my lo absolutely devours them every single time!
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Blake says
March 21, 2018 at 2:10 pmHas anyone tried using baby oatmeal instead of regular oats?
Anonymous says
March 15, 2018 at 2:25 pmWhat is the white sauce plz!
Ciara Attwell says
March 15, 2018 at 5:33 pmJust yogurt!
Georgia says
March 7, 2018 at 1:11 pmMy little boy loves these. Their so easy to make!
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Sarah says
February 17, 2018 at 5:05 pmThese didn’t work for me at all 🙁 I don’t know what I did wrong. They burned on the bottom and fell apart when I flipped them. I tried different heats, different sizes of pancakes, and 2 different pans. So sad, I was excited for my kids to try these! Any idea where I went wrong?
Ciara Attwell says
February 21, 2018 at 8:22 amDefinitely on too high a heat. They should never burn like that. Also, bananas and eggs can vary in size so maybe add more oats if the mixture is looking too runny.
Vikki says
February 5, 2018 at 1:16 pmCan you freeze these pancakes????
Ciara Attwell says
February 7, 2018 at 5:24 pmYes you can!
Peta says
February 3, 2018 at 2:19 amDelicious! So easy and healthy! My 18 month old loves them and so do I! Will become a regular fixture in our house! Thank you.
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Kelly says
January 19, 2018 at 9:39 pmCan you freeze?
Ciara Attwell says
February 7, 2018 at 5:29 pmYes you can!
Kristy says
January 13, 2018 at 1:53 amWould these freeze ok?
Jessalyn says
December 21, 2017 at 8:09 pmLove this! So easy and really tasty. Just made them today for my just about 9 month old and he loves them. Thank you for sharing
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Tabitha says
November 21, 2017 at 9:37 pmLovely recipe – so easy and always convenient. The oats will also provide a lot of fiber and some fresh strawberries always go down well