Healthy Simple Blueberry Pancakes For Babies

These healthy simple blueberry pancakes for babies from 6 months are super easy and delicious. The recipe is easy to follow, so hope this is a hit with your little one!

I love pancakes because they are a simple breakfast and can be made as nutrient-dense as you wish without your kids really knowing the difference! At least when they are little.

My fourth baby is currently 8 months old and while it took him some time to become familiar with eating solids, he is well and truly a foodie now.

He loves eating these pancakes, which surprised me, as he is quite particular with what he enjoys and does not enjoy.

I make a huge batch and offer him a few pancakes each day. The batch usually lasts up to four days in the fridge.

Otherwise, you can place the remaining batter in the freezer if you want to keep it longer.

Let’s dive into the recipe!

What I Will Cover

• Why these healthy simple blueberry pancakes are so good.
• Why to follow an allergenic food timeline.
• Recipe notes.
• The ingredients needed for the recipe.
• The method for the recipe.

Why These Healthy Simple Blueberry Pancakes are So Good

1. They are easy to make (at least four ingredients in fact!)
2. The flavour is usually a crowd winner (none of my four children have disliked blueberries as babies).
3. They are fluffy and not heavy on the digestive system.

Why To Follow an Allergenic Food Timeline

While babies are growing, so are their digestive systems. Their digestive systems are still developing from 6 months of age, so that is why following an allergenic food timeline is important.

Of course, there is research to say that introducing allergenic foods earlier poses less risk of allergies to develop as babies grow older. However, you don’t want to overload their little tummies with too many allergenic foods at once, because this too can cause an allergenic reaction if exposed to too early.

This is why I have created a simple download for parents! It is an easy to read PDF that tells you which allergenic foods to introduce and when. You can download it below.

Recipe Notes

You can make a few swaps with this recipe, like:

• Coconut flour: any other gluten free flour, especially, tapioca, rice or buckwheat. If using another flour, especially buckwheat, you may need to add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder as a leavening agent.
• Egg: if your baby is under 10 months old, then I suggest adding only the yolk to the recipe, as egg white should not be introduced to your baby until 10 months of age. However, you can always omit the egg by adding 2 teaspoons of baking powder or adding a ripe banana.
• Coconut milk: since babies under age one cannot drink cow’s milk, I love suggesting coconut milk, as it is a great fat and dairy-free. However, you can always add a nut milk (if baby can tolerate it) or oat milk. Try avoiding any dairy-free milks containing seed oils, as they wreak havoc on your baby’s digestive system.
• Oil for frying: I love to use either coconut oil for frying, but you can always use ghee or butter. Even if you have avocado or extra virgin olive oil, they are fine options too (although they may add a bit of flavour to the pancakes).
• Leaving batter to rest: I have read that when using gluten free flour in a recipe, that it is important to leave the batter to rest for the dry ingredients to fully absorb the liquids. However, I have never left the batter to rest before and it has been fine. This may be a better used suggestion for baking goods with gluten free flours.

The Ingredients Needed For This Recipe

All you will need for this recipe is:

• Coconut flour
• Egg
• Coconut milk
• Blueberries
• Optional: banana, chia seeds, hemp seeds, other berries.

The Method For This Recipe

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for 20-30 seconds.
2. Heat medium fry pan on low-medium heat.
3. Add some coconut oil to pan.
4. Scoop out pancake batter into pan and fry on both sides for two minutes each.
5. Serve to your baby cooled.