Easy banana pancakes recipe for kids

These banana oats pancakes are healthy, delicious and super-simple to make – winning right there! Whip up a batch to fill your little one’s tummy and give them a great start to the day.

Kids love banana pancakes. They’re easy for children to eat with their fingers and soft enough for them to practice slicing with a knife and fork. Either way, they’re developing their fine motor skills – yay! Try this recipe out when you have a little time on the weekend and your kids can help measure, pour and mix the ingredients, listen to the butter sizzle and then decorate the pancakes with banana, berries or their favourite toppings. Having children involved in preparing food is a great way to get them interested in tasting it too. And, once they’re hooked, this banana pancake recipe is so quick to whip up, it’s sure to become a staple any day of the week.

Are banana pancakes healthy?

It’s no secret bananas are good for us. They’re loaded with Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium and Vitamin C and they’re high in fibre which helps with digestion and keeps us feeling full longer. Bananas are considered a low GI carbohydrate, providing slow-release energy, which is terrific for powering active bodies. Mixing the bananas with milk and egg gives children a boost of protein for growing muscles and dairy for strong bones, making these banana pancakes a healthy food option.

Oat and banana pancake ingredients 

½ cup of oats

¼ cup of milk

1 egg

1 ripe banana

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp baking powder

Cinnamon to taste

Method

Put all ingredients into a blender or food processor.

Blend until smooth and combined. (If you don’t have a blender or food processor, mash the banana with a fork and stir all the ingredients together with a spoon.)

Heat a small amount of butter in a fry pan on medium to high heat.

Pour mixture to form desired pancake size into heated frying pan.

Flip pancake over when “bubbles” appear on top of pancake or when underside is golden.

Cook for about 1 minute or remove when golden.

Repeat with remaining mixture.

Top banana pancakes with berries and Greek yoghurt for a healthy breakfast or snack.

We’re here to support you

We know feeding children can be a tough gig. It can be challenging to prepare three meals a day, plus snacks that provide kids with all the vitamins and nutrients they need to grow. Add in allergies, dietary requirements and sensory issues and mealtimes can be a challenge. If your child has specific issues around food, please keep us updated and we’ll take care of them while they’re in our care.

You may find it helpful to explore the nutrition section on the Edge Early Learning Centre website for more great recipes for children, as well as all sorts of tips to help make meal times easier for you. There’s recipes for picky eaters, suggestions for school lunch boxes and after-school snacks and even stories to share with your child to encourage healthy eating.

If your child has a food allergy, please make sure we have a current copy of their ASCIA action plan (guided by the Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy).