Mini Pancake Bites
BLW Mini Pancake Bites
These mini pancake bites are a simple, no-fuss twist on classic pancakes - perfect for baby-led weaning from 6 months+ and busy mornings when standing at the hob just isn’t happening. Made with a basic pancake batter and baked into soft, fluffy bites, they’re easy to prepare, easy to hold, and loved by babies and toddlers alike.
Instead of flipping pancakes one by one, you simply pour the mixture into a mini muffin tray and bake - making this a much quicker, lower-effort option that still delivers that soft, comforting pancake texture. Recipes like this are often described as a “lazy-day breakfast hack” because they save time while still being a family favourite.
The small, bite-sized shape makes them perfect for self-feeding, helping little ones build confidence with food while keeping things mess-friendly and manageable. You can serve them plain or add fruit like blueberries or strawberries for natural sweetness and variety.
They’re also ideal for batch cooking - make a tray, store in the fridge or freezer, and you’ve got quick breakfasts, snacks or lunchbox fillers ready to go whenever you need them.
If you’re looking for easy BLW breakfasts, baby-friendly pancake recipes, or toddler snack ideas, these mini pancake bites are a go-to you’ll come back to again and again—especially on those chaotic mornings.
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups (187g) plain flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 medium egg, whisked
- 1¼ cup (312ml) milk (any will work — cow’s, soya, oat, coconut, breast or formula)
- Toppings of your choice
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease or line two 12-hole mini-muffin trays
Sift the flour, baking powder and sugar into a large bowl — stir to combine
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, butter and milk
Pour the wet mixture into the dry and whisk them together to create a smooth, runny batter
Divide your batter evenly between the mini-muffin cases, filling each hole to ¾ full
Once the trays are filled, top the batter with your chosen toppings
Bake your bites in the oven for 15 — 20 minutes, or until golden brown and a knife comes out clean from the centre to show that they are cooked through
Serve once cooled.
Notes
These soft, fluffy mini pancake bites are the easiest way to serve pancakes - perfect for baby-led weaning from 6 months+ and ideal for quick breakfasts or snacks.
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