I share these baby spinach and avocado green pancakes as a perfect BLW easy finger foods for kids, toddlers and babies and adults even love them, too!
Moms and dads, if you’re not already following me on Instagram, get to it now, because I have been serving up my daily adventures feeding my son. I have been overwhelmed with requests from all of you to share the recipes I’ve been posting about so I’m making an extra effort to try to do this at least once every week. This week, I have been trying to figure out some ways to sneak extra green things into my sons meals, and while he isn’t quite advanced enough to eat lettuce leaves, I can definitely puree them into these Baby Spinach and Avocado Green Pancakes which are the perfect finger foods for kids.
How to Make Spinach and Avocado Green Pancakes for babies
These green pancakes for babies are great because they’re actually made in a blender in one easy step! I simply puree together some very ripe banana, avocado for fats, frozen spinach, oat flour, flax, and eggs until super smooth and then pan-fry them until golden brown on each side. Honestly, considering these have no added sugar or salt in them, and are chock full of healthy fats, iron and antioxidants, they are absolutely delish. No joke, I basically had to fight my son for the last of these baby spinach and avocado green pancakes.
Why Are These Green Pancakes Great for Baby Led Weaning?
If you’ve read my introduction piece on BLW, you’ll know that you want soft foods (like pancakes), that are easy for baby to pick up (um.. like pancakes). If your little one is just starting out with eating, then definitely you can cut these baby spinach and avocado green pancakes into strips to make it easier for them to pick up and get into their mouth. Either way, they’re super easy finger foods for kids, toddlers, babies, and adults, alike that you can feel good serving any time of day.
Now lovelies, tell me – what are some of your go-to baby led weaning easy finger foods for your kids and babies?
Have you tried these spinach and avocado green pancakes for babies?
Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!
Baby Spinach and Avocado Green Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour gluten free if needed
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 avocado
- ¾ cup ripe mashed banana
- ½ cup frozen spinach
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- Butter coconut oil or olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Heat the butter, oil or coconut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the pancakes on either side- about ¼ cup at a time – until golden brown.
- Serve to your baby lukewarm.
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Updated on July 21st, 2020
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Jess says
Any suggestions to make these egg-free that might work? Chia/ flax egg or applesauce or more banana? My little can’t have eggs or nuts. Thanks!
Abbey Sharp says
my go to is usually a flax egg!
Sarah Khan says
Do these freeze well?
Abbey Sharp says
Yes they do!
Cherry says
Can these be baked?
Abbey Sharp says
Yeah totally
Lucy says
My fussy toddler loves these, and so easy to make!
Abbey Sharp says
Oh I’m so glad! Thanks Lucy 🙂
Yasmin says
Thanks for the recipe! Just wondering if the inside stays a bit mushy? I cooked them for a few minutes on each side and tried to flatten them but they still had that uncooked look in the middle. I am thinking that is probably just because the avo and banana but wanted to make sure. Thanks!
Abbey Sharp says
yep they need to be moist inside for baby! we dont want them too dry!
Lauren says
Can you point me in the direction of some good vegetarian (but with no eggs) recipes for baby?
Abbey Sharp says
yes asbolutely! I have tons on my site. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/?s=baby+led+weaning+vegan
Ashley says
Hey, wondering if the oat flour could be be substituted for infant cereal?
Abbey Sharp says
Yes absolutely!
Jess says
These look and sound delicious! Thank you for the recipe! I can’t wait to make these for my little one. About how many days will these last in the refrigerator?
Abbey Sharp says
About 4! But you can also freeze them as I do!
Rita says
Can’t wait to try these! Can I substitute baby cereal for some of the oat flour?
Abbey Sharp says
yup, for sure!
Peyton says
Can I use fresh spinach?
Abbey Sharp says
For sure
Dipali says
Can I freeze these?
Abbey Sharp says
totally.
Sofia says
This looks delicious!
Dipali says
Can I give my 6month baby this? Just started blw.
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says
This is such a great idea! I love any way to get my kids to eat their greens!!
Abbey Sharp says
For sure. Thanks love
Melissa says
Loving all the BLW recipes. Keep’em coming!
If using fresh spinach instead should you cook it and wilt it first before putting into the blender?
Abbey Sharp says
Will do! Thanks Melissa. Yeah, I think I would cook down the spinach a bit and let it cool before adding to the blender.
Deborah Brooks says
What a great way to get some more nutrients into toddler diets!
Abbey Sharp says
Totally! Thanks love
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
Such a clever way to get some greens in! Can’t ever go wrong with pancakes either! 😀
Abbey Sharp says
I’m with ya! Such a great trick
GiGi Eats says
I am so curious as to how my son is going to like my cooking when he can start eating solid food! Prob wont be making him pancakes for a while, but before I know it – I WILL BE!
Abbey Sharp says
Haha for sure!
Nicole from Fitful Focus says
I never thought to make more savory pancakes like this. YUM!
Abbey Sharp says
It’s a game changer!