So it is said that we eat with our eyes first. Feast your eyes on these naturally pinkish-red pancakes! If your baby or child isn’t showing much interest in eating, incorporating bright-colored foods, like these beet pancakes, may help catch their attention.
Ingredients
Beets – choose ones on the smaller side as they tend to be sweeter. Rolled oats – you can also use baby oatmeal if that’s what you have on hand Yogurt – Always opt for full fat as babies need all the fat for optimal brain development. I like to use Greek yogurt because it’s thick and will impart a tangy flavor, that pairs nicely with the earthy, slightly sweet flavor of the beets. If you use regular yogurt, you’ll need to add more rolled oats. Otherwise the pancakes will turn out too soft and mushy. Flaxseeds – I like to purchase them whole and grind myself, and add to our yogurt, oatmeal, and baked goods like these pumpkin oatmeal bars. Related Post: Beets for Babies
Step-by-Step Instructions
Tips for Success
I recommend cooking the beets in advance so it’s one less thing to do on the day of. You can also use store-bought cooked beets. Lately I’ve been cooking a large batch in the Instant Pot and freezing what I don’t use. DO taste the beets once cooked. If not very sweet and the earthy flavor is overpowering, consider adding some banana (start with 1/2 medium banana). Let batter sit for 10 minutes or so. This will make it easier to scoop into pan. Keep the pancakes small. I suggest adding 1-2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake. They will cook faster and be easier to flip. 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. Keep the heat on Medium to medium-low heat. The texture of these pancakes is really moist, which is especially perfect for babies who are just starting their baby led weaning journey. So don’t worry if the pancakes seem too soft. They will firm up more as they cool. You can also refrigerate at least 30 minutes prior to eating, which will help them to firm up even more. Allow to cool completely before refrigerating.
Serving Suggestions
While these pancakes are perfectly delicious on their own, I like to make every bite count by spreading on top! Favorite pancake topping suggestions:
peanut, nut butter, or seed butter (be sure to thin it out) yogurt dips mashed avocado mashed beans canned sardine or salmon, mashed mashed fruit
Frequent Asked Questions
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