3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes for Baby
Banana Pancakes are an easy and quick breakfast, lunch, or snack for your baby! Made with only 3 simple ingredients – banana, egg, and flour, these pancakes are fluffy, soft, and perfect for baby, baby-led weaning, and toddlers! 6 months and up!
Medically reviewed and cowritten by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).
Banana Pancakes for Baby & Toddler
Are you looking for an easy and healthy pancake recipe you can toss together for your baby or toddler in less than 10 minutes? 🤔
Then these 3-ingredient 🍌 Banana Pancakes are going to be your jam!
Made with only simple ingredients – banana, egg, and flour- these pancakes are still fluffy and soft 🥞, perfect for babies doing baby-led weaning, in the finger food stage, or even toddlers! These pancakes are great for breakfast, on-the-go park adventures, lunch, or dare I say… breakfast for dinner.
If you are looking for more easy and healthy pancakes for your little one, then be sure to check out my Easy Zucchini Pancakes, Pumpkin Pancakes for Baby, these reader favorite Spinach Pancakes, or these delicious Pink Beet Pancakes. You can also find more recipes and information in my best-selling cookbook Little Foodies: Recipes for Babies and Toddlers with Taste.
Banana Pancakes Video
Want to see how easy these pancakes really are to make? Then make sure to watch this video!
Reasons to Love Healthy Baby Pancakes
- made with 3 easy-to-find ingredients
- takes less than 10 minutes from start to the first bite
- great for baby, baby-led weaning, toddler, and kids
- freezer-friendly
- perfect for breakfast, snack, lunch, or even dinner
- healthy
- made with whole grains
- soft and fluffy
- contain potassium, protein, fiber, and manganese
Ingredients
Make sure to read the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions!
- Banana: you are looking for a ripe banana with a couple of brown spots on it. Bananas with brown spots are not only sweeter but they also help with constipation instead of aiding to it (like yellow bananas).
- Egg: one large egg is needed to bind everything together.
- Flour: I used whole wheat in this version, but all-purpose, white whole wheat, oat flour or a one-for-one gluten-free flour also works.
- Cinnamon: I love adding a pinch of cinnamon to my banana pancakes to really up the taste factor. But you can also omit this spice if you prefer. I also have a list below of other fun ingredients you can add into the pancakes if you are feeling fancy.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mash: in a medium bowl, mash the banana until very smooth with only a few lumps.
- Mix: add in the flour, egg, and cinnamon (if using) and mix until everything is combined.
- Cook: heat a medium skillet over medium heat, spray with cooking spray or add a little butter if needed. Drop one tablespoon of batter on the skillet and let cook for 3-4 minutes or until the sides are starting to become firm and the bottoms are golden brown. You will not see any bubbles like traditional pancakes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: let cool slightly and serve.
Recipe Tips
- Size: these pancakes are supposed to be on the smaller size, so roughly 1 tablespoon of batter will make the perfect size for a baby or toddler. If made any bigger, they start to fall apart when flipped.
- Ripe Banana: you will want to use a banana that is ripe with a few brown spots on it for this recipe. Riper bananas are sweeter than green bananas, and since we are not adding any sugar to this recipe, the ripe bananas will provide more flavor and sweetness. Also, ripe bananas with brown spots actually help relieve constipation, as opposed to unripened bananas (green or all yellow) that may cause constipation because they have more starch in them.
Tools Needed
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Purple Plate
- Grabease Purple Baby Fork
- Catch Pocket Bib
- Open Lid Cup
- Bumpkins Baby Grip Plate
Add-Ins
You can make these easy pancakes as-is or add in a pinch of spices or finely chopped fruit. Here are a couple of my favorite additions:
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Pumpkin Spice Mix
- Nutmeg
- Vanilla
- Strawberries (finely chopped)
- Blueberries (finely chopped)
- Peaches (finely chopped, towel-dried)
Serve With
These pancakes are made to be easy, so don’t feel like you need to serve them with anything too complicated. Here are some of my favorite ways to serve them to your baby or toddler:
- cut in half and served for baby-led weaning
- cut into strips and served with a side of yogurt to dip them in
- serve with a side of your favorite fruit, anything goes – chunks of banana, cut up berries, slices of cooked apples, etc.
- spread with cream cheese or nut butter and made into a sandwich
- cut into chunks and served with maple syrup on the side
- drizzled with honey and sprinkle of hemp seeds (for toddlers 1+ years)
Baby-led Weaning Pancakes
These pancakes are perfect for baby-led weaning or as a finger food because they are soft to eat and your baby can easily pick them up in their hands for a palmar grasp or with their pincer grasp if they cut into smaller chunks. You can serve them to your baby sliced in half or cut into small chunks.
Banana Pancakes for Toddler and Kids
These quick and easy pancakes are also great for toddlers and kids. You can serve them a smear of cream cheese or peanut butter, topped with yogurt and berries or the classic version with butter and syrup.
BLW Feeding Tips
- Be aware of changes that may be needed in your own diet. Foods prepared for adults may not always be suitable for infants, especially depending on sodium levels, seasonings used, or style of cooking.
- Serve and cut foods to help with grasp and minimize frustration – cut food into 2-3′ strips or sticks (about the size of 2 adult fingers) for babies 6-9 months old. You can shred or cut foods into pea sized pieces once baby reaches 9-12 months old to promote fine motor grasp.
- Have a plan for making clean-up easier, such as bibs that double as “food catchers,” a large mat underneath the highchair, a good vacuum, or a helpful dog! It might feel tempting to do so, but hold off on wiping your baby’s face and hands until the end of the meal. You might even consider taking your baby to the sink and letting them rinse their hands and face there afterward.
Storing and Freezing
Because we are not using any salt or preservatives in these pancakes, they tend to store in an air-tight container for only 1-2 days. You can freeze pancakes and will last up to 3 months in the freezer. To reheat, gently heat in the microwave or toaster.
Or watch a shortened version of this video here.
Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes for Baby
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mash: in a medium bowl, mash the banana until very smooth with only a few lumps.
- Add: add in the flour, egg and cinnamon (if using).
- Mix: with a fork or whisk, mix until everything is combined.
- Cook: heat a medium skillet over medium heat, spray with cooking spray or add a little butter if needed. Drop one tablespoon of batter on the skillet and let cook for 3-4 minutes or until the sides are starting to become firm and the bottoms are golden brown. You will not see any bubbles like traditional pancakes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: let cool slightly and serve.
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164 Comments on “3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes for Baby”
Made this today for my 9 month old and almost 4yr old, both loved it. I also had some, so delicious 😋, thank you!
So happy to hear that both your baby and toddler loved this! So nice when you can feed them both with one recipe!
Made this today and burnt most of them. Think I have to adjust the temp lower because mine browned so quick. Hard to tell if it’s cooked all the way through since I know the bananas make them moist. Will have to try again. I ate the non burnt parts and they really were delicious!
Oh no, I hate to hear that your pancakes burned. What stovetop temperature were you using? I have never had my pancakes burn before so I want to make sure yours don’t next time.
It was at a 4. Attempting these again tonight but I’ll try it at a 2.
Just finished them and they turned out great. I cooked them for about 2 minutes on either side at a lower temp and instead of cinnamon, I put some powdered peanut butter since he loves peanut butter! Thanks for the recipe! I guess my stove heats a lot higher than most Haha.
This might sound odd. I’m worried about giving my 7 month old something that has been fried on a pan. Can these be baked? If so, how?
Thank you!
I have not tried to bake these pancakes, but it’s worth a try. A great pan to use with foods that you are cooking for your baby is a cast-iron skillet. It provides a good way to add in just a little amount of iron into their foods.
Same for me! My baby’s 10.5 months and my older daughter will be 4 in May. It was awesome that they both loved them and wanted more! I also really enjoyed them 😋
This recipe is amazing. The flavor and texture are perfect. My son loved it and was very good!
So happy to hear your little one loved it!
These are the first finger foods our little miss actually ate! She’s 7months and our pediatrician wants us to give her some finger foods to practice her pincher grip, but baby LOVES her purées and has refused all the finger foods we’d tried until these pancakes!
Great recipe! Thanks!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am so happy she loves them and is working on her pincher grip:)
Thanks for this yummy pancake recipe!
Thanks you, Greeshma! 💕
I just made these for my 9 month old. She loves them! She is just starting to feed herself and this is a perfect beginner food.
So happy to hear that baby is loving these pancakes! They are the perfect finger food to freeze for meals later on, so hopefully, you had the chance to freeze a couple of them.
Morning!
My little one is sensitive to egg. Do you have any alternatives for egg in this recipe?
I haven’t tried using a ‘flax egg’ in this recipe, but it’s worth a shot. You could also try one of these easy recipes: Sweet Potato Pancakes for Baby (Easy + Delicious), Pumpkin Pancakes for Baby + Toddler or Easy Blender Spinach Pancakes for Baby + Toddler (Allergy Friendly!).
Great recipe! So easy and my baby loves them.
So glad baby loves them ❤️
Great recipe, fluffy pancakes (mine actually did bubble) and my baby loved them! Will definitely keep making them for her. Thank you!
So happy to hear that baby loved them:)
Simple & delicious! My 8 month old son LOVED these with a little peanut butter on top! Will definitely be making for him again 🙂 thank you!
So glad your son loved them! And love the addition of peanut butter on top!
This is a great recipe.
But please for babies under 1 year old they cannot have honey drizzle topping. Honey is not recommended until at least 1 year old as bacteria can live inside.
Glad you liked the recipe! Yes, honey is for toddlers 1+ years of age, which it states right next to the recipe add-on recommendation as I think these pancakes are also great for toddlers and kids.
Please can I have this recipe in grams ?
Can I use oat flour for this recipe?
I haven’t made this with oat flour but I could see it working in this recipe. I would start by using the same amount as directed in the recipe card and if the batter is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk in to thin it out.
My baby boy loves this pancakes..thanks 💙
So glad to hear this!
Made these for my 13 month old daughter today—SO easy and she absolutely loved them! Definitely adding them to our breakfast rotation! Thank you!!
So glad she loved them and you found them easy to make! Yay!
How much flour?
It’s in the recipe card – but it’s 2 tbsp flour.
Hi there, these are really tasty but my pancakes were a little mushy inside, not fluffy. Did I not cook them properly? They were nice and golden brown on outside.
I haven’t had them mushy on the inside before, but let me help you troubleshoot. Did you use the ingredients and quantities listed in the recips
I think the issue is making them to thick… that was my mistake! Hehe
Perfection, delicious and easy. Thank you!
So glad your little one enjoyed it! Thanks for being here.
My 7 month old loved these thank you so much. How long can I keep mixture in the fridge.
Thank you
I would make the entire batch and then put the finished pancakes in the fridge (for up to 5 days) or freezer (up to 3 months).
Great recipe! My LO loves them! (All your recipes actually) To clarify, how long can we freeze these for?
The recipe says one month, but will they be okay for three?
So glad your little one loves these pancakes! Up to 3 months in the freezer is totally fine.
I’ve been trying to perfect pancakes for my baby for the last 6 months. THIS is the absolute best recipe I’ve found. I just got done making a quadruple batch to freeze! Thank you for putting an end to my quest for the perfect baby pancake.
Thank you for your comment! It’s made my day! I am so glad your little one loves these and I was able to take one thing off your to-do list:)
Hi there! I wanted to try these with my six month old but wasn’t sure how to feed them to her? Won’t they make her choke?
You can hand her 1/2 of a small pancake so she can use her palmar grasp to pick it up and gnaw on the pancake. You can read more about feeding baby solid foods in my Complete Guide to Baby-Led Weaning.
These were SO good and so easy. I ended up eating two of them while waiting for the rest to cook haha.
So glad you enjoyed these! I usually add a few chocolate chips to the ones I eat:)
Made these this morning! I mushed the banana in a plastic bag and then used it to mix all the ingredients. My seven month old loves them! And is currently happy munching on these while I write this review! Thank you for yet another wonderful recipe!!
Brilliant idea to make it in a baggie! And happy to hear your little one is loving these tasty pancakes:)
My 9 month old loved them! They’re easy to make! We used coconut flour 🧡
I am so glad your little one loves these. And thanks for letting us know that coconut flour works. Do you use the amount listed in the recipe card?
I made these today for my 16 month old. Added a few chocolate chips to each one and we both had them for breakfast. He thoroughly enjoyed them! So much healthier than anything store bought but still gives him that sweetness that he really loves. Thank you!
So glad you both enjoyed them! My girls always ask for the added chocolate chips, which makes them SO good!
Made this for my 10 month old. Used almond flour with the same measurement and it worked great. She devoured them 🙂
So glad this worked with almond flour. And thanks for letting us know it’s an good alternative.
My 8 month old LOVED these.
So glad your little one loved these! Such an easy pancake recipe to make.
Made these for my 10 month old and he loooooves them. I personally love them too. Thank you for sharing this recipe! It’s the best. ❤️
So glad you both love these pancakes! It’s still one of my girls favorite pancakes.
Great recipe! My 12 month old loves them – as do I! Thank You!
So happy to hear that both you and your little one loves these pancakes!
So quick and easy and super yummy
So glad you like these!
My toddler loves it and I will keep making them now. Thank you for sharing.
So glad your toddler is enjoying these!
WE LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE!! They’re so tasty and super easy to make. This is a hit for the whole family. The size makes them easy to handle too.
So happy to hear that your entire house loves these pancakes!
My 7 month old loved these had one and was crying for another very easy to make
So glad your little one loved these! But sorry about the crying!
Hi! I would start with my BLW. I am very much grateful for this website. Helps me a lot with recipes! I also want to ask if it is safe to store the pancake mixture in the refrigerator? Thanks!
So glad you are here! I haven’t tried storing this pancake recipe in the fridge but I have stored others in the fridge with great results. If the batter is too thick, you can add in some liquid to thin it out before cooking.
Tried these with my 9 month and she loved them. I even ate a few. Lol. – We used oat flour and cinnamon… followed recipe cards measurements. Pretty good.
So glad you all liked these pancakes! Love the adjustments you used:)
Just made these for my 18mo. He absolutely loves em! Initially I couldn’t get them right, kept sticking to the pan and their surfaces would always stick and burn and they looked terrible. So switched pans from a non stick to a cast iron – and it was so much better. Used VCO instead on the pan. Tq! Can’t wait to make more of these later for him.
So glad you got the recipe to turn out and that your little one loves them!
Hi! I was wondering if this recipe is okay to make as a waffle instead of pancakes?
I have not tried it, but I think it’s a great idea! If you try it, let us know how they turned out.
These came out perfectly for my baby! I used whole wheat pastry flour and served with strawberries.
Love that you used whole wheat pastry flour. So happy your baby enjoyed them!
If freezing these what’s the best way to reheat?
I reheat them in the toaster, but you can also use a microwave or toaster oven. I just pop them in like a frozen waffle:)
Do you cook the pancakes and freeze the cooked pancakes? or do you/can you freeze or store the batter?
I prefer to cook and freeze the pancakes (not freeze the batter).
Hi! Love these!
Question: if I have 4 bananas, do I just triple the other ingredients as well? Thanks!!
I meant 3 bananas! 🙂
Yes, you can triple the recipe if you have 3 bananas. I actually always make at least a double batch of these since they are a great recipe to freeze for a later meal.
I 10/10 recommend this recipe!!!! My 16 months old never really liked the other pancakes I made for her in the past but she ate these very well🔥🔥
So happy to hear that your little one liked these pancakes! Plus, they are so easy to make!
Great recipe, nice and simple. Made small pancakes and stored the rest for tomorrow! Thanks!
So glad you liked this recipe! Thank you for taking the time to write a review, I appreciate it.
Thank you! Can I add some peas in hope my daughter will eat them without taking notice?
I think that is definitely something you could try! Let us know how it goes, I’m eager to hear.
My 9 month old loved these and she’s hard to please. Are there nutrition facts for this? I’m currently trying to get her to gain weight and I’d love to know if this is a good high calorie meal for her! Thank you!
So happy to hear that your little one loves these pancakes! No, unfortunately, I don’t do nutrition information for my recipes because I think it’s important to look at the entire picture of a baby’s diet for the week and not just a single recipe. But you can easily copy and paste this recipe into a free nutrition calculator such as Very Well Fit.
Great recipe my 15 month old loves them! Really easy and cheap to make! Great for using up Bannanas about to turn. Thank you
So glad you liked these pancakes!
My 11 month old baby loved these! I used all purpose flour & added vanilla and cinnamon. This was a hit in my house!
So glad your little one loved these pancakes!
These were a hit with my 4 yr old and 10 mth old!
Will definitely make again 🙂
So glad your kiddos both liked these pancakes! Score!
I’ve been using this recipe since my son was 6 months. He’s now 13 months. ☺️We love it!
Thank you so much for your review! I am so happy to hear that your son loves this recipe!
Thank you for a great recipe my 10 month old loved it, I used oat flour and added a touch of flaxseed in there as well! They turned out perfect!
Love that you added little flaxseed to this recipe! Glad your little one loved them!
We love these little pancakes. They are so easy to make and are a perfect job for those bananas that are starting to get brown spots. My 19 month old has been enjoying them since he was 6 months old.
Sorry it took so long to write a review but we were too busy enjoying our banana pancakes together. ♥️
Thank you for your kind words! I am so glad your little one has been enjoying these pancakes for so long!
Made it!! My 3 year old helped me since it was so easy and we did half with chocolate chips and the other half normal, we also added 1/4 tsp of vanilla❤️ Can’t wait for them to try it! Smell delicious and love that they can be frozen!
Love that you made half with chocolate chips and half without! Glad your little one got to help in the kitchen.. hopefully there wasn’t too big of a mess!
Tasty
My kids both loved it. Had to double and go get more bananas. Easy to make, and smells delicious.
So happy to hear that both of your kids loved this recipe! That’s a win!
My son loooves these!!! I make a bunch of them and freeze them. I like to add peanut butter on them:)
So glad to hear that your little one loves these pancakes! I’m all for adding peanut butter on top as well – it’s my favorite!
I’ve started making these for my 9 month old and she loves them! So easy to make! Just wondering, we have a long flight this week and I’m trying to think of things like this for her to eat on the way. If I freeze them and pop the frozen pancakes in our carryon to slowly thaw, will they stay fine to eat for a few hours or maybe not?
I think that is a great idea! I haven’t tried taking the frozen with me before, but they should take 4-5 hours to fully thaw.
Made these for my 1 years old today, made one batch with cinnamon and another batch with chopped strawberries and they taste amazing 🤩
Yum! Love your additions! So glad your little one loved these pancakes.
I have been making this pancake for my daughter since she was 11 months, she is 1 years old now and she still absolutely loves it!! I’ve tried many recipes from this site but this is definitely her favourite! She is quite a fussy eater and I’m so glad I came across this recipe. No encouragement is needed, will finish it all by herself 😊
So happy to hear that your little one is still loving these pancakes! Thank you for the review 🤍
How much flour do I need to add please? I can’t seem to find out how much
Thanks
The full ingredient amounts are at the bottom of the post in the recipe card. There is even a link at the top of the post that will take your right to the recipe card. I hope that helps.
How much flour is needed? I didn’t see if it said anywhere in the recipe. I’m guess half a cup?
The full ingredients amount are at the bottom of the post in the recipe card. I hope that helps.
My 6 month old loved these! Delicious and so easy to make.
I’m so happy to hear that your little one loves these pancakes! Thank you for the review, I really appreciate it!
Hi there! Just made these for the first time today. Our baby is 9 months and just moving to finger foods. Should these be cut into finger size strips or given they are small, it is okay to offer in whole? TIA
At 9 months – you can offer these pancakes in any of the above – cut into small pieces (helps baby work on their pincer grasp), cut into strips, given the entire pancake, or cut in half.
Hello,
Have you ever used frozen banana for this? I have a bunch of bananas that I put in the freezer when ripe that I would love to use for this.
Thanks
Yes, they work great! You just need to thaw them and remove any excess liquid. Enjoy!
Absolutely delicious (and for the whole family!)
I’m so happy to hear that the entire family loves these pancakes! Also, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it means a lot to me.
Thank you so much for this recipe! My 7 months old love it and enjoyed his first pancake on Pancakes Day in the UK. I even pinch one for myself it is that delicious!
I love this! So happy to hear that these pancakes were a big hit!
Can I double the recipe and will still be the same ?
Yes, you can double or triple this recipe! These are great for freezing and reheating.
I made these today for my 8 month old and 2.5 year old. Both devoured it!! I added some peanut butter and chia seeds, added yoghurt on top also.
However, mine only made 5 tablespoon sized pancakes. I’d recommend doubling the recipe as I ran out before they were done eating!
So happy to hear that both kiddos loved these pancakes! Yes, the recipe only makes a few pancakes, but you can definitely double or triple the recipe as any leftovers can be frozen for later.
My little one loves these pancakes! I triple the recipe and freeze individually. Perfect for daycare breakfasts 🙂
Love this! Great idea to freeze these pancakes and then send them to daycare! Also so happy to hear your little one loves this recipe.
I substituted the flour for high iron oat baby cereal and they turned out great. My son loves them! Thanks!
Thank you Jessica for the review! I love that you used oat baby cereal for this recipe and that your baby loved them! Great work!
I want to bring these on an airplane, how long would you say they would be kept at room temperature?
These can keep at room temperature for 4-5 hours. You could also freeze them and then let them thaw them while you travel to the airport. Or pack them with a small ice pack. Hope that helps.
Simple and easy to change up! My son doesn’t like bananas so I substituted with a cup of apple sauce and although they were a little mushy, they were delicious and perfect for my 5month old.
I am so happy to hear that your little one loves these. I like that you made them with applesauce. You may try to do half banana and half applesauce next time so they can be a little firmer.
Hi! I’m currently trying to make them for my eight month old. I have a bit of anxiety when cooking, that items aren’t cooked enough. Are they meant to be mushy and wet (hope that makes sense) rather than dry on the inside? Is that just due to the banana?
No worries Breanna! They should be moist from the banana but not mushy. Try cooking them for a minute or two longer. You’re doing a great job, momma! xo, Michele
I LOVE this recipe. I started making these for my son when he was 4 months old, he wasn’t too keen on bananas so I’d make them with Apple sauce instead.
We usually make them with banana now and they’ve become a breakfast staple in our home.
I’ve used regular flour, ground oats, millet flour, and almond flour all with great results.
I tried adding 1/2 cup of oats to this as is and although they fell apart, it was a delicious oat crumble type of thing.
We’ve added chopped strawberries, chocolate chips, Blueberries, syrup, even cooked/diced carrots and all of them came out yummy.
When using applesauce instead of banana they come out a tad mushy, which was great for my baby when he was just starting solids.
We’ve also used pureed squash with brown sugar and cinnamon
I LOVE how simple and easily modifiable this recipe is.
Do you recommend giving this to a 6 month old beginning BLW?
You could start with serving bananas for baby (https://babyfoode.com/blog/banana-baby-food-puree-baby-led-weaning/) and then eggs for baby (https://babyfoode.com/blog/eggs-for-babies/) first and then add in the pancakes when you are more comfortable. Hope this helps! 💕
I have made these countless times for my child. I actually make these without flour, so just mashed banana and egg plus cinnamon and they still turn out well!
That’s great to hear! Thanks for sharing, Sandy!
We love these!! Thank you for this recipe. Can I use frozen bananas?
Allow them to thaw before incorporating them into the recipe! xo, Michele
These were awesome! Baby devoured them, and I might have eaten one or two too!!
Your secret is safe with me! lol So happy you and your little one enjoyed the pancakes so much!
Delicious and easy! My 10 month old loved them. I also really like that they freeze well and makes for a quick breakfast when reheated.
I made this for my 11 months old and gave this with a bit of yoghurt and grape.
Wow, its so delicious, she demolished it 😀
Even i loved it as well x
Thank you
Hi Moncsi! It’s always great to have a recipe the whole family can enjoy! Thanks for sharing! xo, Michele
Easy to make, my baby loves them, thank you. 👍🏻