Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes
Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes
These Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes are soft, naturally sweet and perfect for babies, toddlers and the whole family. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, they’re a lovely baby-led weaning breakfast, snack or lunchbox addition for little ones who love easy finger foods.
The combination of sweet potato and banana makes these pancakes naturally sweet without the need for added sugar, while the egg and flour help create a soft, sturdy texture that’s easy for babies to hold. They’re ideal for parents looking for simple BLW pancake recipes, baby-friendly breakfasts or nutritious toddler snack ideas that don’t require lots of prep or complicated ingredients.
These pancakes are also a great way to use up leftover sweet potato and are perfect for batch cooking. Serve them warm once cooled, pop them into lunchboxes, or freeze extras for those busy mornings when you need something quick, filling and baby-friendly.
Soft, sweet and easy to hold, these Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes are a lovely first food for babies from 6 months, as well as a nutritious breakfast option for toddlers and young children. A simple, family-friendly recipe for busy parents who want quick, healthy meals without the faff.
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Ingredients
- 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1” chunks
- 1 medium banana, mashed
- 1 medium egg
- 1/2 cup (60g) of plain flour
- 1 knob of unsalted butter or splash of oil
Instructions
Steam the sweet potato for 12-15 minutes (or boil for 10-12 minutes), until tender
Add the sweet potato and banana to a bowl and mash together until smooth
Crack in the egg and stir until fully combined
Add the flour and mix to form a thick, scoopable batter
Heat the butter in a frying pan over medium-low heat
Add 2 tablespoons of batter to the pan to form each pancake; you should be able to fit 2-3 pancakes in the frying pan at any one time
Fry each pancake for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form, and then flip and cook the underside for a further 1-2 minutes
Place the pancakes onto a plate covered in foil to keep them warm until all of the pancakes are prepared
Serve and enjoy once cooled.
Notes
These Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes are soft, naturally sweet and perfect for baby-led weaning, toddlers and young children. Made with simple ingredients and no added sugar, they’re an easy BLW breakfast, snack or lunchbox idea for busy parents.
Freezing and re-heating advice:
Let the food cool fully, then place on a baking tray flat in the freezer for up to an hour. Then you can put them into an airtight container or freezer bags, this will stop them sticking together.
They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Remove as many from the freezer as you need and defrost fully at room temp or overnight in the fridge. Place the food back into a frying pan on a low heat, or on a baking tray in the oven at a low temp. Heat until piping hot throughout.
Please follow NHS guidance on safe preparation and storage of food.
How To Serve for 6-7 months: Slice into finger width pieces and offer one slice at a time
How To Serve for 8-9 months+: Cut into smaller bite sized pieces for older babies to help develop or master pincer grip.
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