Quick Sweet Potato Pancakes For Babies With Banana
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Sweet Potato For Babies Recipe
Healthy sweet potato pancakes are a delightful and nutritious option for babies on their weaning journey from 6 months of age. Rich in vitamins A and C, sweet potatoes provide essential nutrients that support your little one’s growth. The natural sweetness of the potatoes makes these pancakes appealing to young palates, while their soft texture ensures they are easy for tiny hands to grasp.
Simply mash cooked sweet potato and combine it with flour and an egg and the other healthy ingredients to create a smooth batter, then cook gently on a non-stick pan.
These baby pancakes can be served plain or with a variety of toppings like yogurt or fresh fruit, making mealtime both exciting and wholesome for baby and the whole family.
Sweet Potato Benefits For Babies
Sweet potatoes are a great option for babies, offering a range of nutritional benefits crucial for their development. They are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, supporting healthy vision and a robust immune system.
Sweet potatoes provide a good source of dietary fibre, promoting healthy digestion and helping to prevent constipation. Their natural sweetness makes them appealing to little ones, encouraging early acceptance of nutritious foods.
Sweet potatoes are versatile and can be easily prepared in various ways – from mashing to roasting, making them a delicious option for baby-led weaning.
Sweet Potato vs Normal Potato
Sweet potatoes and normal potatoes offer distinct nutritional benefits and culinary uses that cater to various preferences. Sweet potatoes are a great way to add in vitamins A and C, along with antioxidants that support immune health and promote healthy skin for baby. Their natural sweetness and creamy texture make them ideal for both sweet and savoury dishes.
Normal potatoes, such as baking potatoes or the all rounder, are excellent sources of potassium and vitamin B6 and are incredibly versatile in cooking methods, ranging from baking to mashing. While normal potatoes tend to have a more neutral taste, sweet potatoes bring a unique flavour that can enhance a variety of recipes.
Choosing between them for your healthy recipes for baby can depend on baby’s taste and dietary needs, making both a valuable addition to a child's diet, especially during the baby-led weaning phase.
Ingredient information
Sweet potato - A great allrounder and great in delicious pancakes like this one.
Flour - I have used plain flour but you can use self raising flour or oat flour if you prefer.
Milk - I have used whole milk, but you could use semi skimmed milk or a plant based alternative such as almond milk.
Cinnamon - I have used a little cinnamon, but you could leave this step out.
Fruit puree - I have used a fruit pouch for convenience but you could use an fresh apple puree if you like.
Egg - I have used a medium free range egg.
Unsalted butter - I have used unsalted butter but you could use olive oil, avocado oil or coconut oil.
Serving suggestion
The healthy pancakes would be great served with berries such as strawberries and blueberries with a plain Greek yogurt.
You could spread the pancakes with smooth peanut butter and cut into fingers for a great finger food option.
Other recipes you may like: Banana pancakes, Spinach pancakes or Potato cakes.
Storage instructions
If you do not need to cook all of the fluffy pancakes at once, you can freeze the leftover batter. You can store this way for up to 3 months in the freezer.
The best way to do this is to portion using medium sized silicone ice cube trays.
This way you can pop them out of the freezer when you need them. You can cook them straight from frozen in the pan, or you can defrost thoroughly and then cook as per cooking instructions.
The rest of the pancakes can be stored for up to 2 days in the fridge in an air-tight container or freezer bag.
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.
Pyrex jug - A measuring jug is a must-have kitchen utensil and I like the glass Pyrex jugs hygiene and ease of cleaning. The measuring markers are easily readable too.
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.
Large bowl - Definitely choose a stainless steel one - they are lighter than the stone or glass ones and very easy to clean.
Recipe | Quick Sweet Potato Pancakes For Babies With Banana
Quick Sweet Potato Pancakes For Babies With Banana
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pop all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk with a fork or whisk until you get a smooth batter. You can blitz in a food processor too if you like.
- Pop some of the unsalted butter into a frying pan on a medium heat. Once you have melted butter, pour in the pancake batter. You can choose the sizes of your pancake, I made mine quite big.
- Leave to cook for 3 minutes until golden brown, you should see lots of bubbles forming in the batter, flip over and cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side.
- Repeat until you have used up all of your batter.
- Leave to cool before serving to your baby.
Notes
sweet potato pancakes for baby are a great choice for baby led weaning, they make the perfect finger food for baby and toddler
sweet potato pancakes (vegan) can easily be achieved by a few simple swaps. Swap the unsalted butter and milk with a plant based alternative. Swap the egg for flax egg, just mix 3 tablespoons with 3 tablespoons of water and leave to stand for 5 minutes and add to the pancake mix.
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