Simple & Easy Raspberry Pancakes For Baby

Raspberry pancakes for baby is one of my favorite breakfast foods for baby-led weaning. They’re easy to prepare and can be frozen for later. 

That’s why I love this raspberry pancake for baby. It’s tasty and takes less than 15 minutes to make.

It’s one of my go-to for busy mornings with my kids. 

Why I Love BLW Raspberry Pancakes

BLW raspberry pancakes are one of my favorites to make for breakfast.

Raspberries are very fragile fruits, so they don’t get used a lot for baking. 

I’ve found that they work best in pancakes and oatmeal for babies.

This raspberry pancake for baby takes me less than 15 minutes to make. I can make 3 at a time if I use a large pan. 

If you’re pressed for time, you can freeze them for later use. All you’ll have to do is reheat them in the toaster when you need to.

Why Raspberries Are Good For Babies and Toddlers

Besides being good for pancakes, Raspberries have many health benefits.

They’re packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system. 

That’s something you want during the cold and flu season.

Raspberries also contain manganese which helps develop healthy skin and bones. Other benefits include potassium, omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and fiber (source).

What To Serve With Raspberry Pancakes For Babies 

Serve it with some protein

If your baby is older than 12 months of age, you can serve this BLW raspberry pancake with bacon.

Toddlers older than 12 months can have some salt in their meals. 

I like giving my toddler little pieces of bacon crumbled on his plate. This way it looks like he’s eating a lot of it when it’s just half a strip. 

Just don’t give them too much sodium because it can still be bad for them in toddlerhood. 

Other protein options besides bacon are breakfast sausage, baked tofu, mashed chickpeas, or string beans.

Serve with a side of fruits

You can serve raspberry pancakes for baby with fruits. 

I like to serve fruits that counteract the tartness of raspberries. 

Sweet fruits like sliced apples, pears, and cut grapes go well with raspberries.

Serve with a side of vegetables 

Who says you can’t eat pancakes with vegetables? 

I love serving BLW raspberry pancakes with vegetables on the side.

Finger veggies like green beans, sweet peas, and cooked soft carrots work great.

Important Recipe Notes on BLW Raspberry Pancakes

You can use premade pancake mix 

I usually make pancake mixes from scratch but sometimes I like the premade kinds.

It makes things easier when you’re busy and want to make breakfast quickly.

My preferred pancake mix is Kodiak Protein Pancake Mix. It contains a lot of protein and it’s made with whole wheat flour.

You don’t need to add any extra ingredients to this. Just water. You can also use it to make waffles as well.

I used a premade mix for this recipe, but I’ll add instructions below on how to make the pancake batter from scratch if you prefer.

You can make this pancake without eggs

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need eggs to make pancakes.

Because I bake so much, I often run out of eggs and need to use an alternative.

Over the years, I’ve found that bananas are a great substitute for eggs. 

This is great information to know if you have an egg allergy. 1 mashed banana can be substituted for 1 egg.

See the table below for more egg substitutes

Egg Substitutes	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 15-30 min)
1 tbsp soy protein + 3 tbsp water	1 egg (mix & use immediately)

You don’t need milk to make pancake batter 

Sometimes I like to add milk to my pancake batter to make it more silky. If you have a milk allergy or intolerance, you can skip it entirely.

Water will replace the milk in my recipe. Just make sure you’re putting the same amount you would have used for the milk.

So if the recipe calls for 1 cup of milk, skip that and use 1 cup of water instead.

How to serve raspberry pancakes to babies

6-9 Months old

Babies between 6-9 months can be served raspberry pancakes in long strips. This will allow them to easily grasp it to feed themselves.

9-12 months old

Between 9-12 months, you can serve raspberry pancakes in small bite-sized chunks. 

You can also try offering your baby a preloaded fork to teach them how to eat from it.

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.

Ingredients For Raspberry Pancakes For Baby

Yields 4 pancakes 

Raspberries 

This is the star of the show. You can’t make raspberry pancakes for baby without it. 

For this recipe, I use ¼ cup of raspberries but you can use more if you like. I only had that much in my fridge that’s why I used that amount. You can increase it to 1 cup if you have that much. 

Pancake Mix

I’ve made this recipe plenty of times from scratch. But sometimes I use premade pancake mix to speed things up. 

If you prefer to make your pancake batter from scratch, follow the instructions below.

Water or Milk 

Water is used to thin out the pancake batter so that it’s not too thick.

Sometimes I use milk instead of water for added nutrition. Also because I like how silky it makes the batter. 

You don’t need milk though. You can just use water instead.

Apple 

I added one apple to my pancake to make it more sweet. I like the way the grated apples bring out the taste of the raspberries even more. 

This is completely optional. If you don’t have apples, then you can skip this step.

Cooking Directions For BLW Raspberry Pancake 

• If using premade pancake mix, combine the raspberries, apples, and pancake mix in a bowl.
• Add the water or milk to the batter to loosen it up. Add as much as you need to loosen the batter to your liking.
• Scoop some batter into a hot and greased 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 Raspberry Pancake for Baby-led Weaning

Why is my raspberry pancake gummy?

If you’ve made this raspberry pancake for baby, and you find that it’s gummy, then you’ve done something wrong.

The most likely culprit is that you’ve over-mixed your batter.

It’s very easy to do this when you combine both wet and dry ingredients. 

To avoid overmixing your batter, pour the dry ingredients into the wet one slowly. Mix a little as you pour. 

Don’t worry if you still have some flour at the very bottom. As long as it’s not a lot of it.

Storage Tips For Baby-led Weaning Raspberry Pancake

How to refrigerate 

You can refrigerate raspberry pancakes for your baby. Just put it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last for up to a day. 

I find that the longer you keep pancakes in the fridge, the less fresh it tastes.

Reheating BLW Raspberry Pancakes

To reheat BLW Raspberry Pancakes, you can microwave them until they’re hot. You can also heat them up in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until hot. 

Another option is to place them in the toaster and heat them up that way. Note that this might make them tougher in texture.

I find that the best and quickest option is the microwave.

Reheating Frozen Raspberry Pancakes

If your raspberry pancakes are frozen, you’ll have to reheat them in the oven. Don’t defrost them first. Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat the pancakes until it’s completely hot. Then remove from the heat and serve.

Can you freeze Raspberry pancakes for baby-led weaning?

You can freeze raspberry pancakes for baby-led weaning for as long as you need.

To reheat them from frozen, see the reheating instructions above.

Did you make this baby-led weaning lunch recipe? 

Let me know in the comments how it turned out!