Find the best pancakes for babies with recipes that are nutritious, easy to chew, and yummy. Plus, each recipe has storage tips so you can save the leftovers and serve them again for another easy meal!

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Pancakes are one of my favorite baby-led weaning foods since they are easy for baby to pick up and eat, and they are generally easy to pack with a lot of nutritious ingredients. To make it easier for you to know which ones are best for baby in terms of texture and nutrition, the recipes here are vetted to be best for baby.

Each of these is made with whole grains, fruits, veggies, and protein-rich foods, and/or contain beneficial fats. They all are soft enough for a baby to easily enjoy, either as a baby breakfast idea or diced up into small pieces as an early baby finger food.

Check each individual recipe for storage information and allergy swaps, and serve with a sippy cup of water as you like.

(You might also like my Peanut Butter Yogurt for adding beneficial fats to the pancakes or my master list of baby food recipes for more ideas.)

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Best 2-Ingredient Baby Pancakes

I love recipes for kids that use simple ingredients and are also SUPER quick and easy to make, and this method for making 2-ingredient baby pancakes totally fits that bill.

Best 2-Ingredient Baby Pancakes
Blend up a fruit or veggie with an egg for the fluffiest, easiest, healthy baby pancakes. These use just 2 ingredients, have four flavor options, and are a perfect texture for both babies and toddlers. See the NOTES at the bottom for the flavor variations.
Best 2-Ingredient Baby Pancakes
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Oatmeal banana pancakes on plate with banana slices.

Favorite Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

Serve up a balanced mix of complex carbs and protein with these delicious Banana Oatmeal Pancakes. Bonus: The leftovers reheat so well, and they’re delish with or without maple syrup.

Favorite Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
Very ripe (with brown spots) bananas will give these Banana Oatmeal Pancakes the best flavor. Dice them up or serve whole, according to how the kids prefer to eat them.
Favorite Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
Oatmeal banana pancakes on plate with banana slices.
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3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

Made with just 3 ingredients and with the fluffiest texture, this banana pancake recipe might just be my favorite.

3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
With just three ingredients, a seriously fluffy texture, and the best flavor, these Banana Pancakes are a perfect breakfast for a baby, toddler, or grownups—SO yummy! You can make them in a pan or bake them in the oven as a sheet pan pancake, too.
3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
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2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes

I’ve been making a version of these simple pancakes since my kids were babies because they are both easy and nutritious. And with a banana flavor that shines through, they taste seriously delicious.

2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
With a texture that resembles tender, custardy French Toast, these 2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes are simple to make and so delicious. This quick and nutritious breakfast works for any age, too!
2-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
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Greek yogurt pancakes on various plates with sides.

Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes

These are a great way to fuel up in the morning, they are easy to stir together, and they work with just about any diced fruit your baby likes.

Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes
With the most delicious fluffy texture and protein from Greek yogurt, these Greek Yogurt Pancakes are a breakfast win. You can add any fruit you like to the batter, too!
Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Greek yogurt pancakes on various plates with sides.
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Favorite Yogurt Pancakes

These pancakes are fluffy and really versatile—you can pick one flavor to make for the whole batch or add in a few pieces of fruit to each pancake as you go to make a few different flavors of pancakes for baby.

Favorite Yogurt Pancakes
With just a few ingredients and the option to make these on the stove top or in the oven as a sheet pan pancakes, these Yogurt Pancakes are versatile and so yummy!
Favorite Yogurt Pancakes
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Applesauce pancakes on plate with syrup and apples.

Fluffy Applesauce Pancakes

The applesauce in this recipe adds a lovely sweet undertone, and you can use either buckwheat flour or whole wheat flour, according to what you prefer. 

Fluffy Applesauce Pancakes
These fluffy Applesauce Pancakes are easy to mix up, taste sweet and comforting, and the leftovers store nicely in the fridge or freezer. We like them topped with a little maple syrup, peanut butter, or additional applesauce.
Fluffy Applesauce Pancakes
Applesauce pancakes on plate with syrup and apples.
Mini pancakes on blue plate with sides.

Mini Pancakes (with Fruit)

They are a perfect size for a baby-led weaning breakfast, they are delicious with a slice of banana in the middle (or you can use another sliced fruit), and they are easy to make.

Mini Pancakes (with Fruit)
Mini Pancakes are the most fun and are also a nutritious breakfast to share with the kids. You can make them plain or with fruit tucked inside—and they even work to make ahead of time and quickly reheat.
Mini Pancakes (with Fruit)
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Fluffy Carrot Pancakes (with Yogurt!)

These fluffy Carrot Pancakes with yogurt are high in protein and are a nice source of both a veggie and fruit in pancakes for kids.

Fluffy Carrot Pancakes (with Yogurt!)
These hearty Carrot Pancakes pack nice natural sweetness from the carrots and applesauce. This can be a thicker pancake batter, so know that you can thin it slightly, if desired, by adding a few tablespoons of milk.
Fluffy Carrot Pancakes (with Yogurt!)
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Fluffy Vegan Banana Pancakes

Whether you’ve simply run out of eggs or are intentionally looking for vegan recipes, these Vegan Banana Pancakes hit all the right notes of deliciousness. They are packed with nutrients, are seriously fluffy, and have a perfect burst of banana flavor.

Fluffy Vegan Banana Pancakes
With naturally sweet flavor and a simple method, these pancakes are a favorite Sunday staple in our house. (I sometimes even hide a few bananas on the top of the fridge to ensure we have super ripe ones ready!)
Fluffy Vegan Banana Pancakes
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Apple cinnamon pancakes on kids pink plate with sides.

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

With the option to tuck a thin slice of apple right into the middle of each pancake or shred apple and stir it into the whole batch, these are perfect pancakes for kids.

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes bursting with fresh fruit and cozy flavor … a perfect breakfast to share with the kids. You can use shredded apple or tuck a full slice of apple into the middle for extra yum.
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Apple cinnamon pancakes on kids pink plate with sides.
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Buckwheat Pancakes

Full of fiber and protein, these gluten-free pancakes for kids are a yummy way to start the day.

Fluffy Buckwheat Pancakes
Nutritious, fluffy, and so easy to make, these Buckwheat Pancakes are a favorite breakfast to share with the kids. They are great gluten-free, loaded with protein and fiber, and just so delicious.
Fluffy Buckwheat Pancakes
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Spinach Pancakes

Sweet from banana and with veggies in the mix, these nutritious pancakes are a fun way to serve up a green food.

Best Banana Spinach Pancakes
This is a thin batter that makes tender, naturally sweet Banana Spinach Pancakes. Be sure to let the pancakes cook until the surface is almost entirely firm before you flip them over.
Best Banana Spinach Pancakes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best way to serve pancakes to a baby?

You can serve them diced into small pieces for a baby over 9 months old or whole as a baby-led weaning food after about 6 months.

Is there anything I should look out for when serving pancakes to a baby?

Sometimes, bready foods like pancakes, muffins, or toast can get stuck on the roof of baby’s mouth. So sit with them as they eat and do a quick finger sweep in their mouth to release the food. Otherwise, pancakes are easy to eat—especially the recipes shown on this page.

What’s the best way to store leftover pancakes?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer in a single layer—or in multiple layers with parchment paper in between—for up to 6 months. Serve cold, at room temp, or warmed slightly, knowing they will be softer and easier to chew if at least slightly warm.

Best Tips for Success

  • Serve pancakes diced into small pieces for a baby who has mastered their pincer grasp, which usually happens around 9 months when they start to be able to pick up small pieces of foods between their fingers.
  • Serve whole small pancakes to babies as a baby-led weaning breakfast food.
  • Top with applesauce, yogurt, or a very thin layer of nut butter or sunflower seed butter.

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