Baby Cereal Pancakes (No Banana)
Soft pancakes made with iron-fortified infant cereal, egg and unsweetened applesauce. No banana, no added sugar, and a little extra iron.
Ingredients
Makes about 6 small pancakes
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Method
- 1
Whisk the egg, applesauce and milk, then stir in the infant cereal and cinnamon. The batter should be thick but pourable; add a little more milk if needed.
- 2
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over low-medium heat. Add 2 tbsp of batter per pancake.
- 3
Cook 2 minutes, until the edges set, then flip.
- 4
Cook 2 minutes more, until the center springs back and no wet batter or liquid egg remains.
- 5
Cool to lukewarm and check the temperature before serving.
Serve it by age
7–8 months
Cut soft strips about the length and width of an adult finger.
9–12 months
Cut into small, soft pieces for pincer practice.
12 months+
Serve whole mini pancakes with plain yogurt and mashed berries.
health_and_safetyAllergens
Contains egg (top 9 allergen). Infant oat cereal may contain wheat. Serving with yogurt adds milk. Offer this after egg has been introduced on its own. For a first exposure, offer a small amount early in the day and watch for 2 hours. If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before the first taste.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizUse pear purée or pumpkin purée instead of applesauce.
- swap_horizUse infant multigrain cereal (contains wheat) once your baby has had wheat.
kitchenStorage
Fridge 3 days. Freeze in a single layer, then bag, up to 2 months. Reheat until hot through, then cool before serving. If you plan to freeze, make the batter with formula or fresh breast milk that has never been frozen.
Safety reminders
- No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
- Always check texture: food should squash between your thumb and finger.
- Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
- This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).
