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Pumpkin Pancakes for Baby & Toddler

two baby pumpkin pancakes on a green baby plate with a banana half.
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These pumpkin pancakes for baby and toddler are made with healthy ingredients like oats, whole wheat flour and pumpkin puree, and have no added sugar. They are great for baby led weaning, and delicious for the whole family!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup quick oats (see notes)
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, homemade or store bought
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup pure pumpkin puree

Instructions

  1. Heat pancake griddle or skillet to 300°F or medium-low heat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients.
  3. Add wet ingredients and whisk until just combined. The batter will be thick.
  4. Lightly grease heated skillet or griddle with coconut oil or butter.
  5. Pour about 2 tbsp of batter onto the pan for each pancake. You may need to spread it a little. Let pancakes cook until you see bubbles forming in the batter's surface and edges start to dry, about 3-4 minutes. When the bottom is golden, flip and cook the other side until it is cooked through, 2-3 more minutes.
  6. Repeat with remaining batter.
  7. Check the temperature before serving pancakes to baby!

Notes

  • Oats: If you don't have quick oats, you can use 1/2 cup rolled oats and blend them in a blender or food processor into fine crumbs.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice: If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can use 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp tsp nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger.
  • Diary-free: Use your favorite unsweetened non-dairy milk.
  • The batter for these pancakes is thick, so they take a little while longer to cook than regular pancakes, and will require a slightly lower temperature to make sure they cook through without burning the outside.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • For older kiddos or grownups: Feel free to serve with maple syrup or honey, or add your favorite chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter!

Find it online: https://babyledbliss.com/pumpkin-pancakes-for-baby-toddler/