Easiest Peanut Butter Oat Pancakes For Baby + No Egg Option

Peanut butter oat pancakes for baby are a great way to add some extra protein to your kids’ diet. 

I like to make it with oats because it contains more nutrients and fiber than regular all-purpose flour.

Peanut butter also has some natural sweetness to it so you won’t need to sweeten the pancakes with syrup or jam at all.

You should also try – 9 Easy Pancake Recipes For Baby Without Bananas

Important Recipe Notes on BLW Peanut Butter Oatmeal Pancakes 

Use smooth peanut butter 

To make this peanut butter pancake for babies, you need to use smooth peanut butter. 

The chunky ones can be dangerous because the peanut may get stuck in your baby’s throat. 

You can make it egg-free

I know some people have egg allergies. You can make this recipe egg-free. 

You can either skip the eggs entirely in the recipe or use an egg substitute like banana or flaxseed eggs.

The table below also contains some more egg substitutes.

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)

Why Oats Are Good For Babies and Toddlers

Oats have many benefits for babies and toddlers. Oats contain vitamin B, phosphorus, and fiber. These are essential nutrients that babies need to grow (source).

To read more about how to serve oats to babies and toddlers, check out this complete guide.

Why Peanut Butter Is Good For Babies and Toddlers

Peanut butter is great for babies and toddlers. It contains good fats, protein, carbohydrates, and fiber. (Source)

All of these nutrients help babies and toddlers grow strong.

What To Serve With Peanut Butter Oat Pancakes For Baby-led Weaning

Serve it with fruits

Fruits make a great addition to peanut butter oat pancakes for babies.

The sweetness of the fruits compliments the texture of the oat pancake very well.

Breakfast sausage for older toddlers 

You can add a side of breakfast sausage or bacon for older kids. 

They will appreciate the extra protein.

How to serve peanut butter oat pancakes to babies 

6-9 Months old

To serve peanut butter oat pancakes to babies in this age group, cut it lengthwise into long strips. 

This will allow babies to grab it and feed themselves.

9-12 months old

You can begin cutting pancakes into chunks for babies between 9-12 months old.

Tips for Picky Eaters

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.

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Ingredients For BLW Peanut Butter Oatmeal Pancakes

Oatmeal – I used rolled oats for this recipe but you can use instant oatmeal as well. Just make sure you buy one that’s plain without any added sugar or artificial flavors.

Baking soda and baking powder – these help the pancakes rise so they aren’t too flat.

Peanut butter – You will need smooth peanut butter for these pancakes. I don’t recommend chunky peanut butter because the small pieces might get caught in your baby’s throat and cause them to choke.

Milk – Milk is required to create the silky smooth texture of the peanut butter oatmeal pancakes. You can use other milk alternatives like oat milk or almond milk if you prefer.

Eggs – eggs help the mixture to bind together better.

Blender – You will need a high-powered blender like the Vitamix to make your peanut butter oatmeal pancake batter.

Cooking Directions For Peanut Butter Oat Pancake For Baby

• In a blender combine all the ingredients and blend them until they’re smooth.
• Heat a pan over medium heat. Grease the pan and scoop in some pancake batter.
• Cook for about 2 minutes on each side (or flip when the pancake batter stops popping bubbles).
• Remove from the heat and serve.

Add ingredients into a blender

Blend until smooth

Cook on the stove

Enjoy!

Peanut Butter Oat Pancake For Baby Storage Tips

Can I refrigerate this peanut butter oatmeal pancake?

Yes, you can refrigerate peanut butter oat pancakes for a few days in the fridge. From my personal experience, pancakes become soggier the longer you wait to eat theme. So it’s best to enjoy it while it’s hot.

Reheating Peanut butter oatmeal pancake Baby

To reheat BLW peanut butter oat pancakes, place them on a microwave-safe plate, and heat on high for about 3 minutes. It’s best to heat one pancake at a time.

Can I freeze Peanut butter oat pancake for baby-led weaning?

You can freeze peanut butter oat pancakes for baby-led weaning. I often freeze pancakes so that I don’t have to make them fresh every morning.

To freeze your pancakes, place them in a ziplock bag with some parchment paper between each one. This will prevent the pancakes from sticking together when frozen. You’ll be able to easily separate them when needed.

How to reheat frozen banana muffins 

You can reheat frozen peanut butter oat pancakes for baby by microwaving them for about 3-5 minutes on high.

Did you make this baby-led weaning lunch recipe? 

Let me know in the comments how it turned out!