Making banana pancakes for babies: an easy and delicious recipe

Everyone loves pancakes, babies included! If you are looking for a simple and tasty recipe with no added sugar, then banana pancakes for babies are just the thing. Discover how to make them with healthy, natural ingredients, along with a few ideas for mixing things up.

Why choose banana pancakes for babies?

It is essential to provide a balanced, healthy diet for your child from the very first years of life. Traditional pancakes can be high in sugar and often contain milk, which is not necessarily suitable for young children. Banana pancakes for babies have several advantages:

Bananas are rich in nutrients, particularly potassium and vitamin C

They contain no refined sugar and are lower in calories than classic pancakes

No milk or butter in this recipe, making it ideal for children who are allergic or lactose intolerant

As well as being delicious, these pancakes allow your baby to discover new flavours and textures while keeping their health in mind.

The basic banana pancake recipe for babies:

Ingredients:

1 very ripe banana

2 eggs

Oil (coconut, olive or rapeseed) for cooking

Method:

Mash the banana with a fork until you have a smooth purée.

Add the eggs and mix everything together.

Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-low heat.

Drop small spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan and cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side.

Your banana pancakes for babies are ready! You can serve them warm or cold.

This recipe is ideal for little ones from 6 months onwards, when they begin weaning. Simply be sure to introduce one food at a time and watch out for any allergic reactions.

Variations on banana pancakes for babies

If your child enjoys these banana pancakes, why not try a few variations to keep things interesting? Here are some ideas to build on this basic recipe:

Replace the eggs:

For children who are allergic to eggs, or if you would like to offer a vegan version of this recipe, you can replace the eggs with a mixture of chia seeds and water. To do this:

Mix 2 tablespoons of chia seeds with 6 tablespoons of water.

Leave to rest for a few minutes until the mixture thickens.

Use this chia "gel" in place of the eggs in the basic recipe.

Add flavours:

To mix things up, you can add a few spices or flavourings to your banana pancake batter:

+ A pinch of cinnamon for a spiced touch

+ A little vanilla for a delicately sweet flavour

+ Unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolatey version

Incorporate other fruits:

To add even more flavour and nutrients, don't hesitate to include other fruits in this recipe:

+ Pieces of berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries...)

+ Grated apple or even soft, diced pear

+ You can also try a fruity version with other fruit purées, ideal for using up leftover homemade compote!

Mix in a grain:

For even more flavoursome and nutritious pancakes, you could consider mixing the mashed banana with a grain flour or flakes:

+ Oat flour (note: check whether your baby is allergic to it)

+ Pre-cooked, crushed spelt flakes

+ Buckwheat flour for a gluten-free version (ideal for babies with coeliac disease)

The possibilities are endless for making banana pancakes for babies that your child will love while giving them a healthy, varied diet tailored to their needs. So what are you waiting for — give it a try!