These *NEW AND IMPROVED* baby led weaning baby cereal protein pancakes are packed with iron and make the perfect healthy breakfast for babies, toddlers and kids.
In the competition between team sweet breakfast and team savoury, my son, like his mama, is 100% team sweet. I like to think that he likes my homemade pancake creations, but it also might be because he likes throwing them like a frisbee. Either way, I’m making more pancake creations like this baby led weaning baby cereal protein pancakes.
These baby cereal protein pancakes have been my go-to lately for those busy mornings (basically every morning) because they’re freezer friendly and I can pull them out whenever Baby E has a hankering for a stack.
How to Make These Baby Cereal Protein Pancakes
These pancakes can be made in a food processor so they’re crazy fast to put together. Process all the ingredients, then stir in the blueberries and fire up the stove. I use butter and coconut oil over medium heat to cook the pancakes on both sides until golden brown.
What Makes These Pancakes high in protein?
These baby pancakes use one of my favourite high protein foods: cottage cheese! The cottage cheese adds a nice creamy texture and a fluffy like consistency, plus 17 g of protein per half cup.
What Makes These Baby Pancakes High in Iron?
These pancakes have a few high iron foods like quick cooking oats, iron fortified infant cereal and eggs to make sure your little one is getting all the nutrition they need!
What if you can’t find low sodium cottage cheese?
Yes, we want to limit the sodium in baby’s diet, but the amount in this recipe spread between all these pancakes even using regular cottage cheese is really not a huge deal. If you’re worried, you can also give your cottage cheese a little rinse in a colander before you puree it and add it to the recipe.
How do you freeze these pancakes?
I recommend placing each pancake onto a baking sheet and then transferring the sheet to the freezer for 1 hour. Then you can place all the pancakes together in a freezer bag to freeze for up to 3 months.
Would you make these baby cereal protein pancakes?
What kind of fruit would you add to these pancakes?
What are some of your go-to healthy breakfast recipes for baby?
Let me know by leaving me a comment below!
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup quick cooking oats
- ¾ cup low sodium cottage cheese
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana
- 1 cup iron-fortified infant cereal
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 5 omega 3 eggs
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
- Butter or coconut oil for cooking
Instructions
- Transfer the oats to a food processor and process until it reaches a flour-like consistency. Add the cottage cheese and banana and puree until smooth. Add the infant cereal, peanut butter, eggs, baking powder and cinnamon and puree just until it comes together and looks smooth.
- Stir in the blueberries.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high and add the butter or coconut oil. Spoon out 2 tablespoon pancakes and cook on both sides until golden brown. Allow to cool before freezing or transferring extras to the fridge.
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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.
Dawn says
I was skeptical of this recipe because normally the baby pancakes I make have fewer ingredients and my baby was getting very impatient while I was putting these together haha. However they turned out pretty tasty and he really liked them. The peanut butter adds for a nice flavour and they are moist enough that we don’t need to add a spread to them! They were also filling for me so win win. We baked them in our Our Place air fryer and then cut them into strips which worked well.
Sarah B says
Can I sub the cereal with anything? My kiddo hate it so I’m trying to attempt the pancakes first to see if she likes them before spending money on a box of cereal
Abbey Sharp says
I haven’t tested anything as it is the key ingredient that makes it iron rich
Janet Thurman says
I have a question about the eggs – this recipes using 5 eggs. Is this correct?
Abbey Sharp says
Yes, 5 eggs
Marjorie G says
My lil 8 month old G-baby Harlee loves these healthy pancakes! Makes a lot so we freeze and use as needed! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
M says
This recipe was seriously a disaster and a waste of good ingredients.
Melissa says
i’m confused, the recipe calls for 5 eggs?
Abbey Sharp says
Yes thats correct!
Chelsey says
Love these! I made them as instructed the first time, except I am terrible at frying, so I baked them for 15-20 minutes at 350F. My kid LOVES them (and I think they’re pretty delicious, too).
The second time, I subbed whole milk greek yogurt for cottage cheese and canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling) for the banana. I used a whole can, not just 1 cup. They still came out perfectly!
As for questions of calcium messing with iron absorption—it does. If you’re concerned about it, I’d suggest speaking with your child’s pediatrician or a licensed dietitian. Don’t take dietary advice from bloggers.
Ashley says
Can you leave out the infant cereal?
Abbey Sharp says
Yes definitely
Bcq says
My pancakes aren’t cooking thru all the way, they’re moist inside and I have the heat on medium. I feel like I don’t know what I am doing lol
Abbey Sharp says
These pancakes do tend to be on the more moist side so its totally not you! lol You can try making them thinner and see if that helps.
Maria says
Baby just woke up from a nap, and these pancakes were just done. She normally doesn’t eat right after waking, but she eat the pieces I gave her right away.
Abbey Sharp says
Thats awesome!
Judy says
Love this recipe, but when I look at it on my phone some of the measurements are a bit off “Â3/4 cup of oats” should it be 1 & 3/4 cups? Or just 3/4 cups?
Abbey Sharp says
Yes we are aware of this issue! We’re currently working with our web developer to get it fixed ASAP. And you’re right, it should read 3/4 cups!
Kara says
Hi! Thanks for the great recipe. My daughter is allergic to nuts (and sunflower seeds). Is there a substitute you’d suggest for the nut butter?
Abbey Sharp says
You can give wow butter a try! Its made from soy
Marie says
Delicious! Made these this morning for my daughter who just turned 1 and it was a major hit – super simple to make, healthy and turned out perfect.
Abbey Sharp says
I’m so glad! 🙂
Arline says
Made these this morning! Me and my 9 month old really enjoyed them! Going to eat them again tomorrow and give some to my husband! Thanks so much! Going to definitely be trying out your other recipes!
Abbey Sharp says
Hi Arline! My pleasure. I’m so glad to hear the pancakes were a crowd pleaser