These pear oatmeal pancakes for babies and toddlers are a soft, nourishing, and naturally sweet option for little ones. They are made with simple ingredients like yogurt, oats, eggs, and fresh pear, making them a great balanced meal or snack!
For babies learning to self feed and toddlers who love finger foods, these pancakes are just the right texture. They are filling without being heavy and lightly sweet without any added sugar. The natural sweetness from the pear makes them very toddler approved.
I especially love these for busy mornings. Having a batch ready in the fridge or freezer makes breakfast feel effortless while still serving something nourishing.
A Great Option for Early Eaters
If you are in the baby led weaning stage or transitioning your baby to more textures, these pancakes are a great choice. They are soft enough to gum, easy to hold, and not crumbly.
They also work well for toddlers who go through picky phases. Sometimes a familiar pancake shape makes new foods more accepted.
Balanced Nutrition
These pear oatmeal pancakes offer a nice balance of nutrients for growing babies and toddlers. The eggs and yogurt provide protein and healthy fats to support growth and keep little ones full longer. Oats and pear add fiber, which is helpful for digestion, and the natural sweetness from the fruit means there is no need for added sugar. Together, these simple ingredients create a wholesome option that fuels little bodies with steady energy while introducing a variety of textures and flavors.
Serving Ideas
For babies
- Cut into strips
- Serve plain or with yogurt
- Pair with soft fruit
For toddlers
- Whole mini pancakes
- With nut butter (if introduced safely)
- With a smoothie or milk
Pear Oatmeal Pancakes For Babies And Toddlers
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder optional
- 1 pear finely diced
Optional add ins
- Mashed banana
- Applesauce
- Cinnamon
- Chia seeds
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk yogurt and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in flour, oats, and baking powder if using.
- Fold in finely diced pear and any optional add ins.
- Heat a nonstick pan on medium low and lightly grease.
- Spoon small amounts of batter to form baby or toddler sized pancakes.
- Cook until edges set and bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden and fully cooked inside.
