Perfect Pink Beetroot Pancakes For Baby Led Weaning
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Beetroot Pancakes For Baby Led Weaning
Beetroot pancakes are an excellent choice for baby-led weaning, offering not only a vibrant colour that attracts little ones but also a wealth of nutrients.
Rich in vitamins and minerals, beetroot provides natural sweetness while the added fibre aids in digestion.
To prepare, simply blend cooked beetroot with flour, eggs, and milk or a dairy alternative to create a smooth batter.
Cook the tasty pancakes in a lightly greased pan until they are golden brown on both sides.
These pancakes can be cut into strips or shapes for the perfect finger food, making them easy for tiny hands to hold, and served with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of nut butter for added flavour and nutrition.
The full recipe can be found below. A great recipe for baby, those picky eaters and the whole family of course.
What Can I Mix With Beetroot For Baby Led Weaning
Beetroot is a versatile ingredient that can be easily mixed with a variety of baby-led weaning foods to enhance flavour and nutrition.
For example, combining cooked beetroot with creamy mashed sweet potato creates a vibrant and naturally sweet puree.
Adding finely chopped or grated beetroot to a mix of soft cooked carrots offers a colourful twist and a boost of vitamins.
Mixing beetroot with finely shredded cooked chicken provides a protein-rich option that is also rich in iron.
For a wholesome snack, you can incorporate beetroot into pancakes like in this recipe or muffins for an added nutrient kick, enticing your little one with a visually appealing pink dish.
Ingredient information
Beetroot - This is a great ingredient to use in pancakes and a great way to get your little one to try beetroot without getting really messy stained hands.
Banana - I have added banana to add sweetness to the pancakes. If your little one cannot have banana you can always sweeten with cooked apple instead.
Milk - I have used whole milk but you could use semi skimmed milk or a plant based alternative such as oat milk or almond milk.
Flour - I have used plain flour but you can use an out flour, buckwheat flour, whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour for gluten free babies.
Egg - Eggs are needed in healthy pancakes to help bind the ingredients together I have used 2 free range medium eggs.
Cinnamon - I have added a little cinnamon for extra flavour, this is a great spice for adding flavour and great to use within baby led weaning recipes.
Butter - I have used unsalted butter but you can use olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, or a dairy free unsalted butter instead.
Serving suggestion
The easy beet pancakes would be great served with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt and chopped fresh berries such as strawberries and blackberries.
The healthy pancakes make for a great snack too or as part of a lunch box.
Other pancake recipes you may like: 3-ingredient banana oat pancakes, Sweet potato pancakes or Spinach pancakes for baby.
Storage instructions
The good news is that these pink beet pancakes can be frozen for up to 3 months in the freezer if you have any leftover pancakes. They can be stored in a freezer bag or a an airtight container.
To store in the airtight container the best way to do this is layer the pancakes in between parchment paper. You could also store in individual small airtight containers if this is easier.
If you are storing in the fridge they can be kept in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
To defrost and reheat, what you will need to do, is take out the pancake from the freezer and place in the fridge overnight to fully thaw.
Once thawed they can be enjoyed cold, or you can reheat in the oven on 180C or 350F for 5 minutes.
Check that they are hot all the way through, and leave to cool at an acceptable temperature for your baby.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Frying pan - I love the non-stick surface of this particular frying pan and it’s suitable for all types of hob.
Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
Nutri bullet - I have found a blender to be an invaluable tool in the preparation of many of my baby led weaning recipes.
Recipe | Perfect Pink Beetroot Pancakes For Baby Led Weaning
Perfect Pink Beetroot Pancakes For Baby Led Weaning
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pop all of the ingredients into a food processor or Nutri bullet and blitz the ingredients until smooth.
- Heat the knob of butter in a large frying pan on a medium heat, pour in the pancake batter to the frying pan to make a small to medium round pancake. Turn the heat down to a medium-low heat.
- You can cook more than one at a time depending the size of your frying pan.
- Cook the pancake for 1 minute, once you see air bubbles forming flip over and cook for 1 minute on the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter until you have used up all of your pancake batter.
- Leave to cool before you serve to your baby.
Notes
You can easily make the pink pancakes gluten-free by switching the flour to an oat flour or a gluten-free plain flour.
To make the recipe dairy free, switch out the milk for a dairy free alternative such as oat milk and unsalted butter for a dairy free alternative.
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