Spinach Pancakes for Baby (Banana Sweetened)
Blender pancakes made green with spinach and sweetened only by banana. Easy to batch, freeze and cut into small pieces.
Ingredients
Makes about 12 mini pancakes
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Method
- 1
Blend the banana, egg, oats, spinach and baking powder until smooth. Rest 5 minutes to thicken.
- 2
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat and lightly grease it.
- 3
Cook tablespoons of batter for 2–3 minutes per side, until set all the way through with no wet batter inside.
- 4
Cool and cut into small pieces.
Serve it by age
9–12 months
Cut each pancake into small bite-size squares.
12 months+
Serve whole mini pancakes with plain yogurt (contains milk) to dip.
health_and_safetyAllergens
Contains egg (top 9 allergen). Oats may contain wheat. 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_horizEgg-free: use 1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water.
- swap_horizUse kale (stems removed) instead of spinach.
kitchenStorage
Fridge 3 days. Freeze up to 2 months. Reheat until hot through, then cool before serving.
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).
