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Home » 30 Minutes or Less » Pumpkin Banana Pancakes

Pumpkin Banana Pancakes

Feb 19, 2017 8 Comments

Pumpkin banana pancakes make a delicious grab n’ go breakfast or perfect hand-held, nutritious finger food for babies and toddlers.

Pumpkin banana pancakes make a delicious grab n’ go breakfast or perfect hand-held, nutritious finger food for babies and toddlers.

Ladies and gentleman, mommas and poppas, toddlers and babies, I have an announcement to make: Lily is officially a finger food lover! Since starting solids with her a few weeks ago, I mentioned we were doing a mix between offering purees and finger foods. Because she’s a fan of both, I’m finding myself more excited to stew over some new recipe ideas. Specifically those that her little fingers can pinch and grab! And that my friends, is how these pumpkin banana pancakes were created.

Pumpkin banana pancakes make a delicious grab n’ go breakfast or perfect hand-held, nutritious finger food for babies and toddlers.

Pumpkin banana pancakes make a delicious grab n’ go breakfast or perfect hand-held, nutritious finger food for babies and toddlers.

Call it playing favorites, but my girl and I are the only ones in this house that really take to a good pancake recipe. Anthony sits and says, “I don’t want that!” and Joey will take a few bites here and there [if I spread peanut butter on top]. The guys would rather eat a smoothie for breakfast with their Dad. Lucky for Lily and I, this pumpkin banana pancakes batter made a lot, so I froze a few and am keeping more than enough in our fridge for snacks and breakfasts this week for the girls to share. While I know every recipe is never going to please all 5 in my family, I tell myself it won’t be like this way forever. And I continue to make things that myself and 3 out of the 5 like [I’m one of the 3!].

Pumpkin banana pancakes make a delicious grab n’ go breakfast or perfect hand-held, nutritious finger food for babies and toddlers.

Whether or not you need a new recipe to make ahead for busy school or work mornings, packable lunches, or finger foods for your baby or toddler, then give these pumpkin banana pancakes a try! Lily and Momma approved! And 2/3 of Joey too!

Pumpkin Banana Pancakes
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
Author: Katie Serbinski
Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 10-12 pancakes
Ingredients
  • 1 cup flour [I used all purpose, you could use whole wheat]
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 large ripe banana, mashed
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil [or coconut oil]
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk [I used 2%]
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add the milk, vanilla, oil, and egg, until well combined. Stir in the pumpkin and banana.
  2. Melt butter on a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Using a ¼ cup measure, scoop batter onto skillet. Cook until bubbles begin to appear on the top of the pancake, about 4-5 minutes. Flip pancake, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until it’s golden brown on the bottom side.
  3. Continue until batter is finished. Serve immediately with peanut butter or syrup. Or freeze for later use.
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If you have a pancake recipe that includes a fruit or veggie, do share! Lily and I could use a few more in our recipe box.

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Pumpkin banana pancakes make a delicious grab n’ go breakfast or perfect hand-held, nutritious finger food for babies and toddlers.

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Comments

  1. annie31873 says

    February 21, 2017 at 5:52 am

    These look great! My son is 15 months and he still will not feed himself! Unless it’s banana chunks which he’ll go nuts over he will not pick up food to put in his mouth. But either way, these look like a great idea!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      April 4, 2017 at 7:41 pm

      Did you try? Did he like them? I have a banana eater too!

  2. lisakadrmas says

    March 1, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    Yum! Pumpkin is my go-to but I bet you could sub in an equal amount of beets, sweet potato, squash, apple/pear sauce, or whatever. My 3 and 1 year olds also like pumpkin spread on top of their pancakes (sometimes blended with cream cheese or butter, sometimes plain.)

    Reply
    • Katie says

      April 4, 2017 at 7:39 pm

      I love your substitution ideas. And the fact that you top the pancakes. I need to do that more often.

  3. JMat says

    October 17, 2017 at 9:52 am

    Can you tell me how much vanilla to add?

    Reply
  4. Kate Perry says

    March 10, 2018 at 9:41 am

    Could you make these in a mini-muffin tin instead of as pancakes?

    Reply
  5. Amanda Kristancic says

    September 4, 2018 at 4:37 am

    I make simple little pancakes with 1egg, 1 banana, 1/4 cup ground oats, all blended together (and then add chopped berries if you like). Fry as little baby sized pancakes/pikelets. My 11 month old loves them.

    I’m going to try substituting mashed pumpkin instead of the banana and see how they go! Pancakes, toast, and banana are the only things he’ll eat at the moment ?

    Reply

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