These Fresh Apple Cinnamon Pancakes are fruity with a subtle sweetness! Great for babies that haven’t been introduced to sugars and when you are starting to add more texture to their first foods!
If you like fruity pancakes, the other winner baby led weaning recipe are these easy one bowl banana pancakes!
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Naturally Sweet Cinnamon-y Pancakes
Apples are such a wonderful ingredient to add nutrition and a naturally sweet flavor to pancakes. I first offered these apple cinnamon pancakes to my son when he was 9 months old and now, almost 2 years later he still loves them! For older kids you may add 2 tbsp of maple syrup or date paste to the batter or drizzle on top! Fruity pancakes are perfect food for a fun snack or weekend breakfast. If your weekdays are busy, you can make these ahead of time and warm quickly for breakfast.
INGREDIENTS
- Fresh apples
- Cinnamon
- Date paste (optional if you like it sweeter)
- Baking powder
- Oat flour
- Almond flour
- Milk
- Eggs
- Butter or coconut oil
Note: Date paste can be used for babies < 2 years old, as it is considered a natural fruit sweetener, but I suggest that you try offering without it first! They haven’t yet developed a taste for sweet foods and will love these pancakes as is!
For kids older than 2 years you can substitute it for honey or maple syrup in the same amount. See recipe card notes.
How to Make Apple PAncakes for Babies
- Grate the apples using a box grater or food processor.
- Beat the egg, add milk followed by the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Warm a non-stick skillet over low heat. Add some butter or coconut oil, melt, and coat the pan evenly.
- Scoop the batter using a tablespoon (for small pancakes) or 1/4 cup (for larger pancakes).
- Once you see bubbles forming on top (2-3 minutes), flip and cook the other side.
- Enjoy!
Tips for Success
- Spread out the batter so that the pancakes are 1/4-in thick. This will ensure that the middle cooks through.
- Cook the pancakes on low heat to ensure they will cook in the middle without burning. Wait until you see small bubbles forming to flip, this will ensure perfectly cooked pancakes.
- If you would like these sweeter you may add date paste, maple syrup or honey to the batter or drizzle on top.
Storage Instructions
To store leftovers, let pancakes cool and store in Ziploc bags or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months.
To warm up, let the pancakes defrost overnight and warm for 15-30 seconds, or increase the time if microwaving from frozen.
🥣Recipe
Fresh Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Equipment
- Box grater or food processor
- Non-Stick Pan
Ingredients
Instructions
- Grate the apples using a box grater or food processor.
- Beat the egg, add milk followed by the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Warm a nonstick skillet over low heat. Add a small bit of butter or coconut oil, melt and coat the pan evenly.
- Scoop the batter using a tablespoon (for small pancakes) or 1/4 cup (for larger pancakes). Spread out the batter so that the pancakes are 1/4-in thick.
- Once you see bubbles forming on top (2-3 minutes), flip and cook the other side.
Notes
- To store leftovers, let pancakes cool and store in ziploc bags or an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months. To warm up, let the pancakes defrost overnight and warm for 15-30 seconds, or increase the time if microwaving from frozen.
- Dairy-free: simply substitute cow’s milk for plain vegetable milk and use coconut oil for greasing the pan.
- Cook the pancakes on low heat to ensure they will cook in the middle without burning. Wait until you see small bubbles forming to flip, this will ensure perfectly cooked pancakes.
- Date paste can be used (in moderation) for babies < 2 years old. For kids older than 2 years you can substitute it for honey or maple syrup in the same amount if desired.
Nutrition
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