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Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe

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Posted:9/7/18
Updated:3/24/21
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Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe for babies, toddlers and parents!  This easy pancake recipe is great for baby led weaning for first foods!  These pumpkin pancakes are healthy and nutritious!  Serve for breakfast or dinner – freeze leftovers for busy mornings or daycare!

Baby Pancakes Recipe

It’s September… so it’s officially pumpkin season!  I mean ok, it’s 95 degrees here, but let’s pretend it feels like Fall, ok?

Baby Pancakes

Because I look forward to pumpkin recipes so much, I wanted to be able to make my baby a pumpkin recipe – perfect for those chubby little fingers of hers!  So many of you loved my baby led weaning cookies and baby led weaning muffins so I figured it was time to share the baby pancakes Enceladus is currently loving – Pumpkin Pancakes!

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So what is baby led weaning?

A short answer to a possible very long answer is that baby led weaning (or BLW as the Moms on the playground call it!) encourages your baby to feed themselves instead of eating purees from a spoon.  We started Enceladus very early with baby led weaning, and there were some learning curves in the beginning (totally normal) but I really feel that feeding herself has not only made her more independent, but also more open to tasting EVERYTHING. 

Seriously, there’s no food she won’t try.   Put a food in front of her and watch her eat it!

Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe for babies, toddlers and parents!  This easy pancake recipe is great for baby led weaning for first foods!  These pumpkin pancakes are healthy and nutritious!  Serve for breakfast or dinner - freeze leftovers for busy mornings or daycare!

Plus now she loves cooking with Mama in the kitchen…. even though it gets dangerously messy sometimes!  

Baby Helping Mom in Kitchen

When trying baby led weaning, be prepared for a messy baby until they get better hand skills.  I found that these bibs are the ABSOLUTE BEST – no lie, we will never buy a another type of bib.  They will serve you well through the toddler stages and they catch everything!

If you want to learn more about baby led weaning, here’s a book that I checked out from the library that really goes indepth. 

Baby Led Weaning Recipe

These baby pancakes are natural, easy to make and delicious – everything that baby led weaning should be about.   I came up with this baby led weaning recipe idea when I thought about making myself my favorite pumpkin pancakes recipe.  Then I realized that my adult pancakes weren’t that much different then baby pancakes – with a few changes to the recipe.

Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe for babies, toddlers and parents!  This easy pancake recipe is great for baby led weaning for first foods!  These pumpkin pancakes are healthy and nutritious!  Serve for breakfast or dinner - freeze leftovers for busy mornings or daycare!

When I started cooking for my daughter I absolutely loved it, but I also found it time consuming with everything else going on.  So I set out to create recipes that the entire family could eat, along with our baby.  

These Pumpkin Baby Pancakes not only are great for baby led weaning – but I absolutely swear your toddler and YOU will love them.  That’s right, now only are they great for baby, but they’re family friendly too!

So when I make these pumpkin pancakes, I will create 2 different sizes – some for baby and some for Mom and Dad!

Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe for babies, toddlers and parents!  This easy pancake recipe is great for baby led weaning for first foods!  These pumpkin pancakes are healthy and nutritious!  Serve for breakfast or dinner - freeze leftovers for busy mornings or daycare!

Baby Pancakes Recipe

These baby pancakes have all the ingredients you’re used to adding when making pancakes, except they don’t include any butter, milk or sugar.  Instead we’re adding pumpkin purees and eggs for the liquids which still make a fluffy pancake!

The ingredients include flour, quick oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin puree, eggs and vanilla.    When Enceladus had her first taste of cinnamon in a pancake she loved it! I think your little one will too!

Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe for babies, toddlers and parents!  This easy pancake recipe is great for baby led weaning for first foods!  These pumpkin pancakes are healthy and nutritious!  Serve for breakfast or dinner - freeze leftovers for busy mornings or daycare!

How to Relieve Baby Constipation with Pumpkin

Not only is pumpkin delicious, but it’s also very nutritious!  It’s going to give your baby Vitamin A, protein and iron! Also because it’s high-fiber, it’s a great food to give for constipation problems in baby.

Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe for babies, toddlers and parents!  This easy pancake recipe is great for baby led weaning for first foods!  These pumpkin pancakes are healthy and nutritious!  Serve for breakfast or dinner - freeze leftovers for busy mornings or daycare!

Egg Substitute for Pancakes

If your baby has a egg allergy, or you just don’t want to give them eggs yet, substitute the 2 eggs with 1/4 cup applesauce. 

Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe for babies, toddlers and parents!  This easy pancake recipe is great for baby led weaning for first foods!  These pumpkin pancakes are healthy and nutritious!  Serve for breakfast or dinner - freeze leftovers for busy mornings or daycare!

Can you freeze these pancakes?

Yes, I do it ALL the time.  In the past pancakes were a leisurely enjoyed breakfast on weekends, but with a toddler now – nothing is leisurely done (real talk).   Often I will make 2 batches of these pancakes – one to eat, and one to freeze for later.

Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe for babies, toddlers and parents!  This easy pancake recipe is great for baby led weaning for first foods!  These pumpkin pancakes are healthy and nutritious!  Serve for breakfast or dinner - freeze leftovers for busy mornings or daycare!

To freeze just place them in a freezer safe container and freeze.  When you need them, defrost for about 15-20 seconds in the microwave.  Make sure to check that they aren’t too hot before serving to baby.

These are one of my favorite breakfast (and snack) foods to give to Enceladus to take to daycare!  I also will serve her a couple in the morning in her high chair while I get ready.   I love knowing that I can give her a home cooked breakfast, even on those week day mornings that always feel rushed.

Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe for babies, toddlers and parents!  This easy pancake recipe is great for baby led weaning for first foods!  These pumpkin pancakes are healthy and nutritious!  Serve for breakfast or dinner - freeze leftovers for busy mornings or daycare!

I hope you and your baby enjoy these Pumpkin Baby Pancakes!

Looking for more baby recipes? Try my Sweet Potato Fries for Baby Led Weaning and Cinnamon Carrot Fries for Baby Led Weaning.

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Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe for babies, toddlers and parents!  This easy pancake recipe is great for baby led weaning for first foods!  These pumpkin pancakes are healthy and nutritious!  Serve for breakfast or dinner - freeze leftovers for busy mornings or daycare!
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Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe for babies, toddlers and parents!  This easy pancake recipe is great for baby led weaning for first foods!  These pumpkin pancakes are healthy and nutritious!  Serve for breakfast or dinner – freeze leftovers for busy mornings or daycare!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
serves 18 baby pancakes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredient to a bowl and stir with a spoon until well mixed.
  • Spray pan or griddle with cooking spray and put on medium high heat on your burner.  Once heated, add small drops of pancake batter to pan – making the size pancakes you want.  For baby pancakes this is usually 1/8 cup batter, for adults 1/3 cup batter.
  • Cook pancakes until golden brown (about 3 minutes) and then flip to the other side. 
  • Allow to cool before serving to baby.  Enjoy!

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Notes

These pancakes freeze great! Freeze leftovers. 
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:American
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

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  1. Emily says

    January 1, 2023 at 9:36 am

    10 month old loved! I doubled the recipe so I had extra to freeze. We haven’t introduced syrup yet and I felt they needed a little more sweetness so I added a banana and they came out great.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      January 3, 2023 at 12:13 pm

      So happy to hear babe liked the pancakes! 🙂 Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  2. Kelly says

    December 4, 2022 at 3:11 pm

    Made this for my 11-month old for his first time eating pancakes and he ate almost the whole batch! Had a few bites myself and thought it was delicious 🙂 will definitely be adding this to our regular menu!

    Reply
  3. K Perry says

    October 1, 2022 at 10:59 pm

    My 10 month old nieces loved these. Great that you can freeze them and have them on hand.

    Reply
  4. Chelsea Clements says

    May 11, 2022 at 1:41 pm

    This was a huge hit with my 10 month old. Definitely a favorite for her, I also discovered this is the perfect amount to make 12 baked mini donuts, and the consistency is perfect as well. I’m going to try some different flavor variations- perfect recipe!

    Reply
  5. Val says

    December 10, 2021 at 8:30 am

    We keep these in our freezer at all times. Baby loves them!

    Reply
  6. Bear M. says

    December 4, 2021 at 5:27 am

    I just had to comment as my 8 month old really liked these and kept reaching for more! I used wholemeal flour instead (same measurement) and omitted the salt and vanilla (didn’t have any). Turned out really nice, the adults enjoyed them too. Cheers!

    Reply
  7. Anna says

    November 23, 2021 at 1:20 am

    Hey, I was wondering if the inside of the pancake should be moist or not? Mines are little bit moist)
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 23, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      Hey Anna, the inside of the pancakes should be soft, but not wet/raw. If they are still wet, cook for a little longer. Enjoy the pancakes. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Melissa says

    November 15, 2021 at 11:41 pm

    My 2 year old has been the PICKIEST eater since first being introduced to solids back in the day. She absolutely hates everything. She requests this recipe! When I ran out of the freezer stash I made, I felt like the worst mom because these were the only things she wanted. I loved them too! So yummy

    Reply
  9. SeG says

    October 10, 2021 at 11:41 am

    I like the pancakes and more importantly so does my toddler. I’ll often make a double batch and freeze half for each breakfasts and snacks. Definitely doesn’t need as much salt as listed in the recipe.

    Reply
  10. Jennie Glunz says

    August 28, 2021 at 4:04 pm

    My toddler LOVES this recipe and has since he started eating more finger foods. I make a big batch every couple weeks and freeze them. He has a pancake almost every morning with his breakfast!

    Reply
  11. Merrian Brooks says

    July 4, 2021 at 5:19 am

    I added a little sugar used blended old fashioned oats and added a dash of nutmeg. They were a hit with all. I did double the recipe but actually only used 3 eggs instead of 4 and only 3/4 cup pressured cooked pumpkin instead of 1 cup. I also cooked them in coconut oil. They turned out nice.

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    • Pamela says

      July 8, 2021 at 9:30 am

      Thank you for commenting, glad you liked the pancakes!

      Reply
  12. Anna says

    February 22, 2021 at 1:57 pm

    Absolutely delicious! My 3-year-old son loved and so did the rest of the family 🙂

    Reply
  13. Kathryn says

    February 12, 2021 at 7:35 pm

    I thought these tasted terrible but my baby loved them and I guess thats the point. They were easy and puffed really nicely.

    Reply
  14. Pam says

    January 25, 2021 at 3:51 am

    I’ve made this simple recipe many times and like it even more than my toddler, haha. I use baby food pouches, and the 4 oz ones are the perfect amount. Thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
  15. Tiffany W says

    January 18, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    Can you use regular rolled oats instead?

    Reply
    • Kelly W says

      January 21, 2021 at 11:28 am

      I would love to know this too, I was hoping to make this morning.

      Reply
      • Vicki says

        January 27, 2021 at 9:12 pm

        I used rolled oats and just blitz them in the food processor first. Works great

        Reply
        • Tiffany W says

          March 16, 2021 at 9:28 am

          Awesome. Thanks!

          Reply
      • Cid says

        April 19, 2022 at 10:42 am

        Hi, what would be a good gluten free substitute for the all purpose flour? Thanks

        Reply
  16. Rebecca Bryson says

    November 4, 2020 at 4:10 am

    It’s a perfect and easy recipe. I liked it, my baby liked it, all round winner!!

    Reply
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