Baby Pumpkin Pancakes
Servings: mini pancakes
These mini pumpkin pancakes are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and the perfect size for babies, toddlers, and kids of all ages! Each one is soft, tender, and slightly sweet while offering plenty of fiber-rich whole grains and pumpkin to support healthy digestion and keep your little one full for hours. They're perfect for cozy fall breakfasts!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked oats (rolled or quick)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree (can use canned or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Soak the dates in a bowl of boiling hot water for 5-10 minutes to soften.
- Meanwhile blend oats until a flour-like consistency is achieved. Set blended oats aside in a bowl.
- Next, add the soaked dates into the blender with the eggs and milk. Blend until dates are fully broken down and no more chunks remain.
- Add the blended oats back into the blender along with the pumpkin puree, vanilla, baking powder, and cinnamon. Blend until smooth.
- Preheat griddle or non-stick frying pan to medium heat. Spray with cooking spray or use a bit of oil. Using a tablespoon, scoop pancake mixture on the pan so it forms a medium circle (use about 2 heaping tablespoons for each pancake).
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side or until edges start to harden and bubbles start to form on surface. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side. If the pancakes are browning too quickly, turn down the heat. Serve warm as is or along with applesauce, a thin layer of nut butter or other desired toppings.
Notes
- To soften the dates, I'll usually just boil some water in my kettle and pour it over the dates in a bowl. Let them sit for several minutes.
- Let the batter sit for a few minutes before cooking. The oats will absorb the moisture from the batter and help thicken it up.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1.637IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.5mg
