Easy Blueberry Pancake For Baby & Toddlers + No Egg Option

Blueberry pancakes for baby-led weaning were my go-to recipes for breakfast when my little ones were just starting solids. These pancakes are fluffy, delicious, and simple to make.

These pancakes are made with no sugar so they’re perfect for young babies. The natural sweetness of the blueberries gives them all their flavor.

You can make them with eggs or without eggs if your baby has an egg allergy. Just scroll down to the below to see how.

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Why I Love This Blueberry Pancake For Baby-led Weaning 

I love making blueberry pancakes for a baby doing BLW because it’s easy and quick to make.

Both my baby and toddler love my blueberry pancake recipe. My toddler asks for it at least once a week for breakfast.

This recipe is perfect for busy moms because you can create a million variations of it. All you need to do is substitute the blueberries with a different fruit. 

In the past, I’ve used raspberries, apples, and strawberries. I’ve even used a combination of all three. 

You should also try – Easy Blueberry Banana Oat Muffin For Baby-led Weaning 

Blueberry pancakes are the perfect breakfast for a baby or toddler. 

If you’re short on time, you can use a premade pancake mix like Kodiak Protein Pancake Mix. They are packed with protein and made with whole wheat flour. I do that most mornings instead of making my mix.

Important Recipe Tips For Success (Please Read)

Don’t overmix the pancake

When making this pancake, try not to overmix your batter. Overmixing the batter releases more gluten, which then results in a gummy pancake.

Add more sweetness if your baby needs it

This recipe doesn’t include sugar or any other type of sweeteners. That’s because it’s recommended that babies don’t eat sugar when they’re less than 1 year old.

With that said, I know that some babies prefer sweeter tastes in food. If your baby is that type, then feel free to add some sweetener to the pancake.

You can spread some jam or jelly on the surface of the pancake for your baby or you can add 1 TBSP of pure maple syrup to the pancake batter to make it sweeter.

Use any milk of your choice

I know that some babies and toddlers are sensitive to dairy. So if you don’t want to use milk, you can use water for this pancake recipe.

I use lactaid milk because I’m lactose intolerant. You can also choose to use a different milk variety such as oat milk, almond milk, etc.

Cook the pancakes in small batches on low heat

When making blueberry pancakes for babies, try cooking them in small batches. This will allow the blueberries in the pancakes to cook more evenly. Cooking on high heat will burn the outside of the pancake, leaving the inside raw, so avoid that.

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Why Blueberries Are Good For Babies And Toddlers

Blueberries contain fiber, manganese, vitamin C in vitamin K. They are also a good source of carbohydrates (source)

Blueberries are great first foods for babies because they contain natural sugars, which appeal to most babies. They’re also easy to eat independently. 

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Ingredients For Baby-led Weaning Blueberry Pancake

Flour – You can choose to use all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or a combination of both. I prefer to use all-purpose flour for pancakes because the ingredients bind to it much better.

Baking soda and baking powder – These help to make the pancake rise and become fluffier. If you don’t have both, you can use one or the other.

Milk or water – This is required to loosen the pancake batter so you can cook it. You can choose to use one or the other depending on your preference.

I prefer milk because it makes the pancake fluffier. Use as much as you need to get the batter to your preferred consistency

Egg – Egg helps the batter to bind to the fruit and other ingredients. See the table below on some egg substitutes

Blueberries – Ripe blueberries are going to be sweeter than unripened ones.

Vanilla – This is just to add some flavor to the pancake

Maple syrup – This helps to sweeten the pancake. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener so it’s much better for kids.

Step-by-Step Instructions For BLW Blueberry Pancake

Combine all dry ingredients

Combine the wet and dry ingredients

Cook the pancake and enjoy

Making blueberry pancakes for baby with NO EGG

Replace the egg with one of the egg substitutes below. 

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)

Cooking Directions For Baby-led Weaning Blueberry Pancake

• In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients (Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, together. Mix thoroughly and let stand for 2 minutes)
• Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl (combine the blueberries, egg, and vanilla together. Add maple syrup if using). Mix with a fork until just combined. 
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix. 
• Add the milk or water to loosen up the batter to your desired consistency. Don’t overmix. 
• Grease a pan over medium-low heat. Scoop some pancake batter into the pan. Let it cook until the edge is a little brown or bubbles stop forming.
• Flip and cook the reverse side. Remove from the heat and serve 

FAQs About Blueberry Pancake For Babies And Toddlers

Can I give my 7-month-old pancakes?

You can give your 7-month-old pancakes. Babies 6-7 months old can be given pancakes as long as it’s cut in the appropriate size. 

At that age, most babies have a palmar grasp. This means it’s easier for them to grasp onto food that fits in the center of their palms. 

So to feed pancakes to 6-7 months olds, cut it length. It should be large enough to fit two adult-sized fingers pressed together. 

Are pancakes good for babies?

Pancakes are a great first food for babies for many reasons. They’re easy to hold so babies can feed themselves.

They also have a lot of nutritional benefits depending on the type of pancake mix you’re using.

Pancakes made with whole wheat flour are the best type of pancakes to make for a baby. They contain B vitamins, thiamine, magnesium and so much more. 

Can my 7-month-old eat pancakes with syrup?

Maple syrup doesn’t pose the same dangers to babies that honey does, but it contains a lot of sugar so it should be avoided until a baby is at least 12 months of age. 

Are blueberries still healthy in pancakes?

Blueberries are very healthy in pancakes. They contain vitamins and minerals the body needs, so you can put as many of them in pancakes as you’d like.

How to cut blueberry pancakes for babies ages 6 – 9 months old

To feed blueberry pancakes to a baby between 6-9 months old, cut them into strips large enough to fit two adult-sized fingers. This will make them easier to grasp and feed themselves.

How to cut blueberry pancakes for babies 10 – 12 months old

By 10-12 months old, babies will have developed their pincer grasp. This means they’ll be able to pick up small pieces of food from their plate. 

You can serve blueberry pancakes to babies 10-12 months by cutting them into small chunks. 

Storage Tips for Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes can be stored in the freezer for as long as you want. When you’re ready to eat them, simply defrost them in the fridge overnight.

Did you make this baby-led weaning recipe? 

Let me know in the comments how it turned out!