These blueberry pancakes for babies have no added sugar and are perfect for toddlers too. You can turn them into a play activity for older kids by adding lots of little decorations on top. Find out my recipe here and how versatile these baby blueberry pancakes can be. 

Ingredients and nutrition

Heres what I included in this recipe or what you need to make these baby friendly pancakes! – just 4 ingredients and you are away.

Flour

Use plain self raising flour for more lift. Flour is a good source of carbohydrate (energy) and some protein. 

Egg

I used a medium free range egg. An excellent source of protein, b vitamins, iron and choline. 

Milk

Whole milk is preferable for babies under 1 year. Cows milk or an alternative would work. High in protein, fat and calcium

Blueberries

You can use fresh or frozen. If using frozen then you will need to defrost them first. They are sweet and sometimes a bit tangy. A great source of fibre and antioxidants. 

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How to make healthy blueberry pancakes

Step 1 Measure the flour into a small bowl and crack the egg into the middle.

Step 2: Whisk together to form a thick batter – it may form a lump but it will get softer when the milk is added.

Step 3: Measure the milk and gradually add to the batter, whisk well to remove the lumps. 

Step 4: Chop the blueberries into quarters and add to the batter. 

Step 5: Heat a little oil into a frying pan and add a tablespoonful for each pancake (makes about 8).

Step 6: Cook for about 3 minutes on each side or until little bubbles start to form. Then flip over and cook until golden and firm.

Step 7: Remove from the pan and leave to cool.

Step 8: Decorate as desired. You can use edible pens for drawing treasure, biscuit crumbs for sand etc. Let them get as creative as they like. 

Variations

Dairy free – you can substitute the cows milk for any dairy alternative and instead of the egg, use 1 tsp baking powder to give rise. 

Flour – For more fibre, use wholemeal flour or a mix of half white self raising flour and wholewheat flour. You may find they don’t rise as much with wholemeal flour so i recommend adding 1/2 tsp baking powder.

Oats – For more texture and fibre blitz 25g oats to make an oat flour and 25g self raising flour

Different fruits – Other berries will work as long as they are chopped up small such as blackberries, raspberries or strawberries. 

Recipe FAQ

How do I store?

Once they are cool you can store them in the fridge for about 3 days. Place in an airtight container to keep them dry. 

If you wish to freeze them, then again place them in an air tight container or a sealed storage bag for up to 3 months. 

How do I reheat?

You can reheat straight from the fridge or freezer.

Microwave on a defrost setting for about 15 seconds or warm for 10 seconds. 

Oven cook for 5 minutes at 170c

What do I serve to babies and toddlers?

Baby led weaning

6- 9 months – For baby led weaning these can be cut into strips – finger size strips so they are easy for your baby to hold. 

9 months + – at this age they should have started to master the pincer grip. Therefore if they are ready then you can cut the pancakes into smaller pieces for them to pick up.

Blueberry pancakes for toddlers

These can be served just as they are. 

Did you make this recipe?

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Other recipes you will love

• blueberry banana pancakes for baby
• healthy whole wheat blueberry pancakes – omit the salt and ensure the blueberries are chopped into quarters if serving to babies/young children
• Courgette fritters for baby

Once you’ve got meals like these pancakes sorted, the next question is usually snacks.

What to offer… and how much.

It can feel really confusing.

So I created a snack guide with 30 simple ideas and age-appropriate portions for 1–4 year olds, to make this part feel easier.

It’s all about keeping things balanced without turning snacks into another stress point.

You can find it here