3-Ingredient Banana Pancake For Baby (Super Easy!)

The other day, I created this 3-ingredients banana pancake for baby from some old bananas I had at home.

Bananas are very versatile. They can be used in almost anything for babies and toddlers.

They’re one of my favorite breakfast fruits. 

This banana pancake recipe can be tweaked by adding other fruits like apples, berries, etc.

You can also add vegetables to this baby-led weaning banana pancake to make it more nutritious.

Why I Love This 3-Ingredient Banana Pancake for baby

I love making this banana pancake for babies because it only uses 3-ingredients.

All you need are bananas, flour, and eggs. You can add milk or just use water to thin the pancake batter out. 

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Making BLW Banana Pancake Without Eggs

If your baby is allergic to eggs, you can make this banana pancake with no eggs. 

To make eggless banana pancakes for babies, you’ll need to use one of the egg substitutes below.

I’ve tried this baby-led weaning banana pancake with peanut butter as eggs. It tastes delicious. You’ll have a peanut butter aftertaste but it will still taste great. 

Egg Substitute	Number of “eggs” Made
3 tbsp peanut butter	1 egg
1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water	1 egg (whisk until gelatinous)
1/2 mashed banana	1 egg
1 tbsp mashed sweet potato	1 egg
1/4 cup applesauce	1 egg
1 tbsp chia seed + 3 tbsp water	1 egg (stir & rest it for 15 min)
1 tbsp soy protein + 3 tbsp water	1 egg (mix & use immediately)

Important Recipe Notes

You can use whole-wheat flour 

If you’re trying to be more health conscious, you can use whole wheat flour to make this banana pancake for your baby.

Your pancake may take longer to cook and be more crumbly, so be warned. 

What I like to do is half and half. I use half whole wheat flour and half white flour mixture to make it even. It usually turns out better this way. 

You can add other fruits to the banana pancake

I’ve made banana pancakes for babies before by adding a variety of fruits to them.

I’ve experimented with apples, berries, nectarines, and others. Any fruit you have in the fridge will do. 

I always try to mix up my recipes so that my kids don’t get sick of what I make them.

You can use premake pancake mix

To save time, you can choose to use premade pancake mix. My favorite is the Kodiak Protein Pancake Mix from Amazon.

I do this sometimes in the morning when I’m too tired to cook. 

Always opt for a plain pancake mix with no artificial flavors or artificial coloring since those usually contain added sugars which shouldn’t be given to babies under 1 year of age.

It’s also important to note that artificial food coloring like red dye #40 and yellow #5 have been proven to cause harmful effects on kids (source).

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Why Bananas Are Good for Babies and Toddlers

Bananas have many benefits for babies and toddlers. They contain vitamins like vitamin C. 

They’re also high in Magnesium and potassium. These minerals are essential for bone and muscle development in kids (source).

What to Serve with Banana Pancake for Baby

Serve banana pancakes with fruits 

I love serving my baby-led weaning banana pancakes with fruits. Berries go really great with this pancake because the tartness of the berries provides a nice contrast.

Serve with a side of veggies 

You can always serve this 3-ingredient banana pancake with vegetables. Some good breakfast options are steamed carrots and peas. 

Serve with breakfast sausage or bacon for older toddlers 

Banana pancakes for baby can also be served with proteins. 

My toddler loves bacon so I sometimes serve it with that. 

For my baby, I’ll serve it with breakfast sausage that has been washed to remove the excess sodium.

FAQs About Banana Pancake For Baby

When can babies eat banana pancakes?

Babies can eat banana pancakes starting at 6 months old. That’s when most babies are ready to start solid food.

You can serve banana pancakes in strips for younger babies and chunks for older babies. 

Can I make banana pancakes with no eggs?

You can make banana pancakes for baby with no eggs. Some eggless options for banana pancakes are chia seed eggs, peanut butter, applesauce, etc. 

The chart I included in this article above will help you determine the right measurements for the egg substitutes.

Can I use oats to make banana pancakes for baby? (a.k.a flourless pancake)

You can replace the flour with oats to make banana oat pancakes. Your pancake will have a different texture without the flour but that’s not a bad thing.

I’m constantly switching up my pancake recipes. I’ve made eggless banana pancakes for my baby many times before. 

The whole family loves it.

How to serve banana pancakes for baby-led weaning

6 – 9 months old

If your baby is between 6-9 months, cut the blw banana pancakes into long strips for them. This way, they’ll be able to practice self-feeding.

10-12 months old

When your baby is between the ages of 10-12 months old, you can cut banana pancakes into chunks for them to eat.

Tips for Picky Eaters

Add some sauce

I sometimes add jam or jelly to the pancake for my kids because they can be picky. Just having a spread on it makes it more enticing for them to eat. 

Don’t pressure

Give your baby or toddler a chance to say no. It’s okay if they don’t like what we serve them. Keep trying. 

It takes at least 30 exposures for a baby to begin liking a food, so don’t give up.

Make it into a game

Sometimes I create games around the food I serve to get my kids interested in eating. 

A game we’ve played in the past is called “Here comes the airplane… open the garage”. This encourages them to open their mouth as I bring the food in like an airplane.

Sometimes my kids will try new foods this way.

Ingredient For BLW Banana Pancake

Banana – This is the star of the show. I prefer to use very ripe bananas because they have extra sweetness. 

Flour – You can use whole wheat, white flour, or a mixture of both. I like using a mix of both. 

Eggs – Eggs help the pancake batter bind together. See the attached table for an eggless option.

Optional Ingredients

Baking soda or baking powder – I like to use both but it’s fine if you only have one on hand. Just use the equivalent amount of the measurement I listed. 

Milk – Milk makes the pancake extra fluffy but it’s not necessary. You can use water instead.

Water – helps to make the pancake more liquid if the batter is too thick.

Cooking Directions For 3-ingredients Banana Pancakes for baby

• Mix the wet ingredients together in a bowl (mash the banana and egg together).
• In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder. Stir and let the mixture rest for 2 minutes.
• Now combine both wet and dry ingredients. Mix slightly with a fork. Don’t overmix. It’s okay if there’s still flour visible.
• Add water or milk to loosen the batter. Use as much as you need to make it loose enough to your liking. 
• Mix the batter one last time. Don’t overmix to avoid a gummy pancake.
• Heat a pan over medium heat. Scoop some pancake batter into the pan and cook on one side until the bubbles stop forming on top. 
• Flip and cook the reverse side until done. Serve and enjoy 

Storage Tips for Baby-led Weaning Banana Pancake

You can store this banana pancake for babies in the freezer for as long as you need. Just make sure you put them in an airtight container or ziplock bag. 

To reheat, place in the oven at 350 degrees and heat until the inside is hot. You can also microwave them until they’re hot. 

Did you make this baby-led weaning recipe? 

Let me know in the comments how it turned out!