Baby Potato, Broccoli, and Oat Mini Pancakes
Servings: 10 1½ inch pancakes
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Enjoy this nutritious plant-based forward meal featuring steamed potatoes, broccoli, and oat flour to make soft mini pancakes. Baby-friendly lunch or dinner made without eggs, oil, salt, or dairy. Naturally hardy and packed with nutrients, these soft pancakes blend mashed potato, broccoli, and oat flour for a perfect first food for babies learning to self-feed. A perfect recipe for toddlers, baby-led weaning, or healthy toddler meals.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup mashed steamed or baked potato (110g or 4 oz.)
- ½ cup minced steamed broccoli (60g or 2 oz.)
- ¼ cup oat flour
- 2 tablespoons water formula, or breastmilk (29ML or 2 oz.)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder aluminum-free, optional
- ½ teaspoon ground onion powder optional
Instructions
- Start with 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes—either leftovers or freshly made using a recipe of your choice or the recipe below. If making mashed potatoes from scratch, boil 1 small potatoes until soft, then mash with 1–2 tablespoons of unsweetened non-dairy milk, formula, or water to create a smooth base.
- Steam the broccoli until tender. Mince it very fine.
Mix the Batter
- In a medium bowl, combine the mashed potato, minced broccoli, oat flour, baking powder (if using), and onion powder (if using).
- Add water, formula, or breastmilk to moisten the batter.
- Stir until a thick, soft batter forms. If the batter is too thick, add a tiny splash more liquid to loosen it slightly — it should be spoonable but hold its shape.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- Drop small spoonfuls (I like to use a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon) of batter onto the skillet to form mini pancakes.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, flipping carefully, until golden brown and cooked through.
Cool and Serve
- Allow pancakes to cool to a safe temperature before serving.
- Break into bite-sized pieces if needed for babies (6+ months and up) or toddlers.
Notes
- These pancakes freeze well — let them cool completely before freezing in a single layer, then store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
- Great for baby-led weaning, toddler meals, or healthy on-the-go snacks!
