Oat Pancakes

These super simple oat pancakes are perfect for babies and toddlers!

I wanted to create a super quick and easy recipe that would work well for meal prep. My son LOVES just about anything in pancake form, and these are great because they’re all naturally sweetened from the applesauce, have fiber from the oats, and they’re quick to make. He’s actually picky about leftovers, a quality he probably got from me because I was known to not like leftovers as a kid 😂 , but he will eat these as leftovers! All in all, a win of a recipe for mom and baby.

BABY LED WEANING

This would be a great recipe to serve babies starting at 6 months, once they’ve been safely introduced to the allergens in the pancakes. For younger babies, typically it’s best to serve bigger pieces since those are easier for them to hold. Once they develop the pincer grasp (pointer and thumb pinching together), then you can start to give them smaller pieces.

For information on how to safely serve foods to babies depending on their age (plus so much more), I recommend Solid Starts. The app is free and has tons of information!

ALLERGENS

This recipe has eggs and dairy. You can easily swap in dairy free milk. It should work just fine with an egg replacer, this one available online at Target.

STORAGE

I stored these in the fridge for 4 days, then transferred to the freezer. They can stay in the freezer for 2-3 months.

To freeze I would line a baking sheet with foil or parchment then lay in a single layer and place in the freezer. Once frozen (give it a few hours) you can transfer to another container. This way they are individually frozen rather than all stuck together in one huge block!

To reheat I would either thaw in the fridge overnight then toast or microwave, or just toast or microwave from frozen. My son preferred them warmed up in the toaster for a few minutes.

SUBSTITUTES & ADD INS

Banana should be able to sub in well for the applesauce.

TOOLS USED/RECOMMENDED

Small spatula – I find these easiest to use when flipping small pancakes or other small fritters for baby

Cookie scoop – I love using this to scoop meatballs, pancake batter, and tons more. I use this thing ALL the time when cooking for my son (and just in general)

More easy and delicious recipes for your little one found here!

Oat Pancakes

A super simple and all naturally sweetened pancake recipe your baby will love!

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Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:15 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup milk of choice
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• oil or butter for cooking

Instructions

• Add all of your ingredients to a mixing bowl and let sit for 5-10 minutes so the oats can soften a little
• Preheat your skillet to medium low
• Grease your pan with oil, butter, or cooking spray
• Add around 2 tablespoons of batter
• Cook until sides set and start to bubble (around 3-5 minutes)
• Flip and cook on the other side 3-5 minutes
• Serve and enjoy!

I hope this can be a recipe on regular rotation like it is for us! Let me know what your little one thinks.

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