3 Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakes

Banana Oat Pancakes

There are so many things you can make with eggs and banana, like these miracle baby cookies. While I’ve also made many batches of 2 ingredient pancakes with just banana and eggs, only my youngest enjoys them. The rest of us prefer these firmer baby pancakes with oats. I also like to add ricotta and hemp seeds for a boost of protein and healthy fats, but these are totally up to you! We actually alternate between these oat pancakes and the fluffiest 3 ingredient pancakes with self-rising flour. And if your baby has an egg allergy, try these eggless pancakes! They are so incredibly light, fluffy, and versatile.

Reasons to love these Healthy Pancakes

SO easy to to make – 3 ingredients are all you need! Just blend it up, cook, and serve. Perfect for busy mornings. Naturally sweet – there is no added sugar, which you want to try to hold off on until 2 years of age. The bananas add just the right amount of sweetness to each bite. The soft texture is especially perfect for babies. Serve as a finger food along with some fruits and various topping, if desired. We love drizzling some peanut butter on top. Versatile – you can add additional ingredients depending on your mood and season. Add some yogurt or ricotta cheese to make it more filling, grated fruits or vegetables, like apples or carrots. Yum!

Ingredients

Overripe Bananas – adds the perfect amount of sweetness. If you don’t like bananas, do try with pumpkin puree, butternut squash, or sweet potatoes! Eggs – I highly recommend using room temperature eggs as you’ll end up with fluffier pancakes. Eggs are also recommended as one of the best first foods for babies according to the USDA dietary guidelines. Here are all the different ways to serve eggs to babies. Oats – Rolled oats will work best, but you can also use quick oats. Steel cut oats will NOT work. But do try cooking these slightly chewy oats using any of these cooking methods as a great flavor and texture exposure for your baby.

Add-ins

You can keep the recipe to just 3 ingredients or add any of these options for added nutrition, variety, and fun!

Ricotta – It adds richness and creaminess and helps make these pancakes fluffy. It’s also one of the best cheeses for babies. You can also use Greek yogurt. Cinnamon – Don’t be afraid to add herbs and spices to your baby’s food! Seeds – hemp seeds, ground flaxseeds, or chia seeds Grated carrots – a delicious way to get extra veggies in. You should totally try these carrot pancakes too! Grated apples Finely chopped fruits – like strawberries Chocolate chips – for older kids

Step-by-Step Instructions

Tips for Success

After blending, allow the pancake mixture to sit for at least 5 minutes to help firm up and make it easier to drop into the pan. Keep the pancakes small size. I suggest adding 1-2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake. They will cook faster and be easier to flip. You can make them bigger but will need to adjust cooking time. Do NOT raise the heat to make them cook faster. Otherwise you’ll end up with pancakes that are burnt on the outside but still uncooked in the middle. Wipe down the pan in between each batch.

Serving Suggestions

These mini three-ingredient pancakes are the perfect size for small hands. You can serve as strips or whole to give them opportunities to practice taking bites. Here’s how to modify the food size and texture of finger foods depending on your baby’s age. While delicious on their own, these banana oat pancakes are the perfect vehicle for all kinds of toppings:

A drizzle of creamy peanut butter, almond butter, or any nut or seed butter of choice Greek yogurt Healthy cream cheese frosting Honey (NOT for babies under one year of age) or a drizzle of maple syrup – recommend waiting until 2 years of age to introduce added sugars. Date syrup if looking for a no added sugar alternative to maple syrup Unsweetened applesauce Fresh fruit

Easy Breakfast Ideas for babies

Storage suggestions

Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave (30 seconds at a time) or in the skillet until warmed through. And here’s how to freeze pancakes as well as reheat them so they taste just as good as the day you made them.