Family kitchen · Breakfast

Little banana oat pancakes

Warm from the pan and soft in the middle. For slow mornings or a simple meal in between.

Hands-on: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Base recipe: 4 servings

Let’s cook

Protein · Calcium · Fibre

Why it works for children & what’s in it

Times are estimates for the base recipe. Larger quantities may take longer.

Step by step

Here’s how.

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Keep it simple today.

Cook several small pancakes at once. Small ones are easier to turn; make sure the middle is cooked through.

What you can prepare ahead

Set out the oats and pan ahead of time. Make the egg batter fresh; cook larger amounts in batches.

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Step 1: Mash the bananas finely with a fork. Whisk the eggs and milk, then mix with the banana.
Step 2: Stir in the oats and leave to soak for 15 minutes. The batter should be thick enough to spoon.
Step 3: Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Use 1–2 tbsp of batter per pancake and flatten to no more than 1 cm thick.
Step 4: Cook for about 3–4 minutes on the first side and 2–3 minutes on the other. The centre must be set and fully cooked. Cook the remaining batter in batches with the rest of the oil, reducing the heat if needed.

If there is room for it today

Helping is lovely. Watching is fine too.

Children can mash the banana and stir the batter. An adult takes care of the hot pan.

It does not have to be a family cooking project. It is fine to do it yourself today.

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Why it works for children.

Little soft pancakes are easy to hold or cut into pieces. Banana brings sweetness, and your child can help mash and mix.

The nutrients in these ingredients.

Protein: Here, from: Eggs and milk
A building block children need for growth and for making body tissues.
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Calcium: Here, from: Milk
Important for building bones and teeth, especially during growth.
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Fibre: Here, from: Oats and banana
Parts of plant foods that help keep digestion working normally.
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These notes refer to the ingredients in the base recipe. The amount on the plate depends on preparation, portion size and swaps. Variety across the week makes the difference.

Make it yours.

Porridge oats soften faster than jumbo oats. Plain yoghurt or soft fruit are lovely alongside, but optional.

Feeling a little unsure?

One small pancake is enough to get acquainted. Your child can ask for more, with no pressure to taste.

Keeping leftovers

Cool leftovers within 2 hours, cover and refrigerate. Eat the next day. If reheating, heat thoroughly once.

For younger eaters

Designed for family meals from age 3, not as a weaning recipe. Always adapt shape and texture to your child’s abilities. Cook hard pieces until soft or grate finely; cut up small round foods. Stay with your child while they eat. For known allergies, check ingredients and substitutions individually.

Our approach & sources

These recipes are ideas for family life with children aged 3 and up. Quantities are a guide, not a target to finish. Age, appetite and individual needs vary. Variety across the week matters; no single recipe covers every nutritional need.

Our general guidance draws on the recommendations below. These organisations have not reviewed or endorsed the individual recipes. Editing: Pureli.

Recipe development: Pureli.

Here’s how.

Helping is lovely. Watching is fine too.

Why it works for children.

The nutrients in these ingredients.

Make it yours.

Feeling a little unsure?

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