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These pear pancakes are soft and fluffy pancakes made with ripe pears, oats, and a few simple ingredients. The pear adds natural sweetness and moisture, making these an easy breakfast or snack that’s perfect for babies, toddlers, and the whole family!

Fresh pear is blended right into the pancake batter, so you get a little pear flavor in every bite. Everything comes together right in the blender, making these pancakes quick and easy to prep with minimal cleanup.

They’re naturally sweetened with fruit and don’t need any added sugar or sweeteners. Serve them on their own or pair them with yogurt, nut butter, fresh fruit, or your favorite pancake toppings for an easy breakfast.

Looking for more easy pancake recipes? You’ll love these oatmeal banana pancakes, spinach banana pancakes, and mini apple pancakes for more simple breakfast ideas.

What You’ll Need

Here is what you’ll need to make these pear pancakes:

• Pear: Use a ripe pear for the best natural sweetness and flavor. The pear is blended directly into the batter, so there’s no need to peel it as long as your blender can blend the skin smoothly.
• Rolled Oats: Give the pancakes structure and help create a soft, tender texture. Old-fashioned rolled oats work best.
• Egg: Helps bind the ingredients together and gives the pancakes structure.
• Baking Powder: Helps the pancakes rise and become light and fluffy.
• Cinnamon: Adds a warm flavor that pairs perfectly with the pear.
• Vanilla Extract: Optional, but adds a little extra flavor.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Ingredient Substitutions & Additions

• Pear: I like using a ripe Bartlett or Anjou pear, but any ripe pear should work. Since pears can vary quite a bit in size, I recommend measuring out ½ cup (120 grams) of chopped pear for the most consistent results.
• Rolled Oats: Quick oats may also work, but I prefer old-fashioned rolled oats for this recipe. If you need these pancakes to be gluten-free, make sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
• Egg: For an egg-free version, you can try replacing the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water). Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken before adding it to the blender. [I would only include this after testing it once.]
• Cinnamon: Feel free to add a little more cinnamon or a pinch of ground nutmeg for extra warm spice flavor.
• Vanilla: This is optional and can be left out if you prefer.

Step-by-Step Instructions

STEP 1: Chop the pear into small pieces and measure out ½ cup (120 grams). There is no need to peel the pear unless you prefer to.

STEP 2: Add the chopped pear, rolled oats, egg, baking powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to a high-powered blender.

STEP 3: Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. The batter should be thick but pourable.

STEP 4: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.

STEP 5: Scoop small amounts of batter onto the heated pan to form pancakes. I like making these pancakes small so that they’re easy to flip and perfect for little hands.

STEP 6: Cook until the edges begin to set and small bubbles form on the surface, about 2 to 3 minutes.

STEP 7: Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly golden and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter, adjusting the heat as needed.

Storage Instructions

Let the pear pancakes cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, place the cooled pancakes in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 2 months. You can place a small piece of parchment paper between the pancakes to prevent them from sticking together or flash-freeze them on a baking sheet before transferring them to a freezer-safe bag. Reheat refrigerated or frozen pancakes in the microwave, toaster oven, or skillet until warmed through.

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