Baby Pancakes: 8 Easy Recipes
Pancakes are one of the easiest first finger foods: soft, easy to hold, simple to batch-cook and freeze, and a handy way to serve egg, oats and vegetables. These eight recipes have no added sugar, and there are options without egg and without banana.
Quick answer
- Baby pancakes can be offered from around 6 months, mashed smooth at first, then as finger-length strips from 7–8 months.
- Cook on low-medium heat so the middle sets fully, with no wet batter or liquid egg.
- No sugar, syrup or honey is needed before 12 months. Ripe banana, sweet potato, pumpkin or applesauce sweetens them.
- Pancakes freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat until hot, then cool before serving.
Banana pancakes
The classic three-ingredient baby pancake, with and without egg.
Pancakes without banana
For babies who don't like banana, or when you're out of ripe ones.
7 mo+Baby Cereal Pancakes (No Banana)
Iron-fortified cereal and applesauce.
7 mo+Sweet Potato Pancakes for Baby
Golden, with mashed sweet potato.
7 mo+Pumpkin Pancakes for Baby
Soft and lightly spiced.
9 mo+Blueberry Yogurt Pancakes for Baby
Mashed blueberries and Greek yogurt.
7 mo+Baby French Toast Strips
Egg-soaked toast, cooked through.
How to serve pancakes by age
The same pancake works at every stage; only the shape changes.
- blender6 months: mash a pancake with breast milk or formula until smooth and offer it on a spoon.
- back_hand7–8 months: cut soft strips about the length and width of an adult finger to hold in a fist.
- pinch9–12 months: cut into small, soft pieces for pincer-grasp practice.
- restaurant12 months+: serve whole mini pancakes with plain yogurt and soft or mashed fruit.
Allergens in baby pancakes
Most pancakes contain egg, and some contain milk or wheat. Introduce each of these on its own first, then pancakes are a handy way to keep them in your baby's diet 2–3 times a week. See our allergen plan.
Safety reminders
- No added salt, sugar, syrup or honey before 12 months.
- Cook until no wet batter or liquid egg remains, then cool to lukewarm.
- Do the squash test: a strip should squash between your thumb and finger.
- Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
- These recipes are 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).
Baby pancakes: questions parents ask
When can babies have pancakes?expand_more
From around 6 months, once your baby has started solids. Mash them smooth at first, then offer soft finger-length strips from about 7–8 months.
How do you make pancakes for a baby without egg?expand_more
Use 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia mixed with 3 tablespoons of water instead of each egg. The pancakes are a little softer and need a minute longer in the pan.
Can I make baby pancakes without banana?expand_more
Yes. Use applesauce, pumpkin, sweet potato or yogurt for moisture and sweetness. Our baby cereal pancakes also add iron.
How do I store baby pancakes?expand_more
Keep them in the fridge for 3 days or freeze in a single layer, then bag, for up to 2 months. Reheat until hot through, then cool before serving.
