Healthy Pancake Recipes for Kids | Easy & Nutritious Idea

‘Who’s up for some Pancakes?’

‘Me! Me! Me!’ is probably what you will find in a group of Three Musketeers chorus, at the end of a hard day of Play. The scenario? Your child has called a couple of friends for a Sleepover! Chances are, they won’t sleep all that well if you don’t whip up some delicious breakfast ideas for them. And whoever said ‘Pancakes are only Breakfast Food’?

It’s little wonder that Pancakes are the go-to treat for most mothers looking to make their children Happy. While we’re holding on to that thought, we might want to add the following: we would love to see our kids ‘Healthy’, too!

Looking for a Healthy Pancake Recipe for kids? We have ten!

Pancake Recipes: Yummy and Healthy Recipes for Happy Children

Looking for an easy pancake recipe for kids that will have them craving ‘seconds’, and quite possibly, ‘thirds?’ Choose from any of these lip-smacking, healthy recipes!

1. H3 – Apple and Oat Pancakes

This simple Oat Pancake Recipe, infused with the goodness of Apples, is sure to keep the doctor away!

Ingredients

Milk
Rolled Oats
Maple Syrup
Apple Puree
Vanilla

Method

Put all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.
Take some spoonfuls of the mixture, drop them onto a greased pan, and cook over medium heat.
When you notice bubbles appearing on the surface, flip the sides.
Serve, after allowing them to cool.

2. Veggie Pancake

This simple pancake recipe will ensure your kids get their daily dose of veggies!

Ingredients

1 small onion
½ cup carrot
salt
1 large tomato
¼ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon turmeric
½ cup oat flour
green chilli

Method

Using a grater, slice the veggies into small pieces.
Mix the salt, chilli, ginger and turmeric thoroughly with the vegetables. Add an egg, blend all the ingredients.
Slowly mix the half cup of oat flour with the veggie mixture.
Add a tablespoon or two of water to thin the batter.
Melt a teaspoon of butter on a heated griddle. Then heat the batter on it for a few minutes, before flipping the side.
Voila! Your veggie pancakes are ready to serve!

3. Lemon Zest and Blueberry Pancakes

Looking for the perfect idea for a Sunday brunch? This one’s it!

Ingredients

1 egg
½ cup blueberries
1 ½ cup flour
1 lemon zest
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 ½ cup milk
1 tsp golden syrup
A bit of butter
½ baking soda

Method

Mix the flour, cream of tartar and baking soda in a bowl.
Add blueberries, golden syrup and lemon zest to the mixture.
In a separate bowl, mix the milk and eggs until light and frothy.
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry mix. Mix until the batter is free of lumps.
Heat a pan, smear butter on it.
Cook those pancakes on both sides until golden brown.

4. Banana Pancakes

‘Bananas’ and ‘Pancakes’. Foods that complement each other perfectly!

Ingredients

Banana
Coconut Flour
Milk
Eggs

Method

Mash the banana in a medium-sized bowl.
Crack an egg into the bowl, and whisk the egg-and-banana combination with a fork.
Add the coconut flour and milk, then mix until combined.
Cook the pancakes on a nonstick griddle coated with a light layer of butter, over medium heat.
Flip them over and cook the undersides before serving.

5. Vanilla Oat Pancakes

Yet another lip-smacking Oat Pancake Recipe, this one.

Ingredients

3 eggs
¼ cup melted coconut oil
¼ cup honey
2 bananas
½ tbsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon

Method

Pulse the rolled oats in a blender until you get a flour-like consistency.
Add the remaining ingredients to the mixture and pulse again until smooth.
Pour about ¼ of the batteronto a hot griddle and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side.

6. Plain Pancake

The best things in life are the Simplest things!

Ingredients

4 eggs
½ cup flour
2 tbsp butter
1 ½ cup milk
Vegetable oil

Method

Add the eggs to the flour sifted into a bowl, and mix thoroughly.
Gradually pour milk, whilst continually whisking the batter.
When the batter is lump-free, add the melted butter to it and mix well.
Cook the batter in a nonstick pan over medium heat, turning it over on both sides.
If need be, serve with any healthy topping of your kid’s choice.

7. Banana Oat Pancakes with Greek Yoghurt

The Goodness of Oats and the Probiotic Punch that Yogurt delivers, all in a single package!

Ingredients

Rolled oats
Bananas
Egg
Maple Syrup
Cinnamon
Greek yoghurt
Vanilla essence

Method

Pulse all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Cook the batter in a lightly greased pan on medium heat.
After bubbles appear on the surface, flip the pancake sides.
Cook until golden brown.

8. Beetroot Almond Pancake

Making pancakes can be a most inventive process, like with this recipe.

Ingredients

100g grated beetroot
1 1/3 cup almond flour
¼ cup almond milk
2 eggs
1 tsp jaggery powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
salt

Method

Blend the above ingredients thoroughly into a smooth batter.
Cook the batter on a nonstick griddle
Serve those Red pancakes to your kids!

9. H3- Whole Wheat and Apple Pancake

Yet another pancake, infused with the goodness of apples.

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup refined flour
1 cup grated apple
1 cup pureed apple
1 cup curd
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp cinnamon powder
2 tbsp butter

Method

Whisk the flour and cinnamon powder in a large bowl.
Add the buttermilk, honey and pureed apple to the dry mix. Mix well until you get a lump-free mixture.
Add the grated apple.
Cook on a griddle on medium flame.

10. Oatmeal Strawberry Pancakes

Everything tastes better with Strawberries, Pancakes included!

Ingredients

Oats
Egg
Greek Yoghourt
Honey
Vanilla
Baking Soda
Strawberries

Method

Whisk the egg, yoghurt and honey in a large bowl.
Add the oats, vanilla and baking soda to the batter, mix well again.
Cook in a nonstick pan on medium heat.
Garnish the pancakes with strawberry slivers.
Flip the sides, cook until golden brown, and serve!

How EuroKids Encourages Healthy Eating Habits

Healthy eating begins in early childhood. At EuroKids, we encourage children to develop positive food habits through interactive activities, healthy snack ideas, and engaging learning experiences. By introducing nutritious foods in enjoyable ways, we help children build lifelong healthy eating habits while supporting their physical growth and overall development.

Conclusion

Healthy pancakes are an excellent way to combine nutrition with taste. Whether made with oats, bananas, apples, vegetables, or berries, these recipes provide essential nutrients while keeping breakfast exciting for children. Try different combinations to discover your child’s favourites and make mealtimes both fun and wholesome.

At Eurokids, we believe that eating a nutritious meal is especially important for young children, whose bodies are not yet fully developed. The healthy recipes outlined in this article will give your kids all the Nutrients they need, no Fuss involved. After all, No Child can say no to Pancakes!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Are pancakes healthy for children?

Yes. Homemade pancakes prepared with whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and natural sweeteners can be a healthy breakfast or snack for children.

2. Which flour is best for healthy pancakes?

Whole wheat flour, oat flour, almond flour, and multigrain flour are healthier alternatives to refined flour.

3. Can toddlers eat pancakes?

Yes. Soft pancakes made with age-appropriate ingredients can be introduced after consulting your paediatrician and once your toddler is comfortable eating finger foods.