From 9 monthsSnackUnder review by our nutritionist
Pumpkin and oat mini pancakes
Cooked squash, egg and oats turn into a soft, bright orange mini pancake your baby can pick up on their own. Cut into strips, it's a great finger-food snack, with no sugar and no white flour.
- Difficulty
- 3 out of 5
- Ingredients
- 2 out of 5
- Time
- 3 out of 5, 30 min30 min
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Makes 6 mini pancakes Freezer-friendly Contains: egg
Ingredients
- 1 slice kabocha or butternut squash, peeled (about 3½ oz / 100 g)
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp quick-cooking oats
- 1 pinch cinnamon (optional)
- 1 drizzle olive oil
How to make
- 1Cut the squash into cubes and steam for about 15 minutes, until very soft.
- 2Mash the squash with a fork and mix in the egg, oats and cinnamon.
- 3Grease a nonstick skillet with the olive oil and set it over low heat.
- 4Drop spoonfuls of batter, spread them thin and cook about 3 minutes per side, until golden and set inside.
- 5Let them cool a little and cut into finger-length strips.
Tips
- Texture (9 to 11 months): soft inside, with no hard crust. Make sure the egg is fully cooked.
- Leftover squash from lunch? Use cooked squash with no salt and skip step 1.
- Storage: 2 days in the fridge or 30 days in the freezer, separated by parchment paper.
Why it's good for baby
- Squash: kabocha is a source of vitamin A, important for vision and the immune system, and has fiber, which helps digestion.
- Egg: is rich in choline, a nutrient involved in brain development and memory, and a great source of protein and zinc. Careful: always well cooked, with firm yolk and white. It can cause allergy, but there's no need to wait: it can start at 6 months.
- Oats: are a source of zinc, which supports the immune system and growth, and have fiber: 9 g per 100 g (3½ oz) of flakes.
Sources: TACO food table (Unicamp) · MedlinePlus (NIH) · Brazilian Ministry of Health · NIH Office of Dietary Supplements · Brazilian Society of Pediatrics · Dietary Guidelines for Americans · NHS (UK) · USDA FoodData Central. Always talk to your baby's pediatrician or nutritionist.