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!
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!
Plus now she loves cooking with Mama in the kitchen…. even though it gets dangerously messy sometimes!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PrintIngredients
- 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!
CC says
Can I use instant oatmeal packets? Or is it the same or not the same as quick oats in canister?! Please advise – thanks!
Pamela Reed says
I am pretty sure they are the same thing, but I would make sure it’s “original” and not the ones with added sugar, such as maple/brown sugar. Hope that helps!
Emily says
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.
Pamela says
So happy to hear babe liked the pancakes! 🙂 Thanks for commenting!
Kelly says
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!
K Perry says
My 10 month old nieces loved these. Great that you can freeze them and have them on hand.
Chelsea Clements says
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!
Val says
We keep these in our freezer at all times. Baby loves them!
Bear M. says
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!
Anna says
Hey, I was wondering if the inside of the pancake should be moist or not? Mines are little bit moist)
Thank you!
Pamela says
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. 🙂
Melissa says
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
SeG says
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.
Jennie Glunz says
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!
Merrian Brooks says
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.
Pamela says
Thank you for commenting, glad you liked the pancakes!
Anna says
Absolutely delicious! My 3-year-old son loved and so did the rest of the family 🙂
Kathryn says
I thought these tasted terrible but my baby loved them and I guess thats the point. They were easy and puffed really nicely.
Pam says
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!
Tiffany W says
Can you use regular rolled oats instead?
Kelly W says
I would love to know this too, I was hoping to make this morning.
Vicki says
I used rolled oats and just blitz them in the food processor first. Works great
Tiffany W says
Awesome. Thanks!
Cid says
Hi, what would be a good gluten free substitute for the all purpose flour? Thanks
Rebecca Bryson says
It’s a perfect and easy recipe. I liked it, my baby liked it, all round winner!!