Pear Pancakes (Baby Friendly Pancakes)
on Sep 26, 2021, Updated Oct 28, 2023
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Many baby-led weaning pancakes are sweetened with bananas, but these pear pancakes use ripe pears as the base! They baby friendly pancakes are the perfect finger food and freezer-friendly!
Pears can sometimes be so underrated, especially compared to apples, but they are so good and sweet when ripe! These baby-friendly pancakes can be served for breakfast or a snack and adults can enjoy them as well with a drizzle of maple syrup!
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What You’ll Need
Here is what you’ll need to make these pear baby-friendly pancakes:
- Pear: The main source of sweetness for these pancakes. Try to use a pear that is very ripe.
- Rolled Oats: I love baking with rolled oats as they are packed with nutrition! Gluten-free rolled oats make these pancakes gluten-free.
- Egg: Used as a binder to help hold the pancakes together.
- Cinnamon: Warm spice for added flavor and taste.
- Baking Powder: To make the pancakes be more fluffy in texture.
- Butter/Oil: To grease the pan.
Step By Step Instructions
- Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth.
- Spoon out tablespoon amounts of batter and form small circles on a greased pan to cook.
- Once bubbles begin to form, flip over the pancakes and cook for a couple of minutes on the other side.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Egg: You may replace the egg with 2 tablespoons of milk or a dairy-free alternative.
- Oats: You may replace the oat flour with all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour. I used old-fashioned rolled oats in this recipe, but you can also use quick oats, though the amount needed may vary.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon is optional, but adds great flavor to the pancakes.
- Baking powder: Baking powder is an optional ingredient but can be added to obtain a fluffier pancake.
Storage Instructions
Let the pancakes completely cool and store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag with parchment paper-lined between them for up to 2 months. You may reheat on low heat in a pan or simply microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until warmed through!
Recipe Notes
- Low heat is very important in this recipe! These pancakes can burn easily if the heat is too high, so make sure to cook on low heat but make sure that your pan is preheated before adding the batter. If your pancakes are browning too quickly and aren’t cooked through in the middle, this is a sign that your heat is too high.
- I love using this nutribullet blender to blend the ingredients into a smooth batter!
- Use a ripe pear in this recipe as it is in the main source of sweetness for the pancakes.
- Use a very light layer of oil when greasing the pan, wiping away any excess. This helps the pancakes to get that smooth, brown color.
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Ingredients
- 1 ripe pear
- ¼ cup cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- butter/oil, to grease pan
Instructions
- Preheat a frying pan on low heat and add in a little butter/oil.
- Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth.
- Spoon out tablespoon amounts of batter and form small circles on a greased pan to cook.
- Once bubbles begin to form, flip over the pancakes and cook for a couple of minutes on the other side.
Notes
- Low heat is very important in this recipe! These pancakes can burn easily if the heat is too high, so make sure to cook on low heat but make sure that your pan is preheated before adding the batter. If your pancakes are browning too quickly and aren’t cooked through in the middle, this is a sign that your heat is too high.
- I love using this nutribullet blender to blend the ingredients into a smooth batter!
- Use a ripe pear in this recipe as it is in the main source of sweetness for the pancakes.
- Use a very light layer of oil when greasing the pan, wiping away any excess. This helps the pancakes to get that smooth, brown color.
Could I add banana to this recipe and just adjust amounts of the other ingredients if needed?
Hi Carina! Yes, you could definitely decrease the amount of pear to use banana or omit the pear completely and use banana instead😊
Hi, can I make these in a sheet pan in the oven? If so, what temp and for how long?
Thank you!
Hi Irna! I haven’t tried making these as sheet pancakes in the oven, but I worry that the batter may be a little mushy in texture when baked.
I followed the recipe to a T (although omitting the baking powder) and they turned out a wet sloppy mess 🙁 could barely flip them on the pan without them breaking up. Not sure where I went wrong, but I did wonder how it would work with a whole pear.
Hi Michelle! I’m so sorry that these didn’t work out😔 The baking powder does help with fluffiness, but they should still set without it. Did you spoon out tablespoon-sized portions on the pan? Did you cook on low heat? What was the consistency of your batter once blended? I’d love to help troubleshoot!
Love this recipe! Do we know if tube can be frozen? And how long will they last in the fridge?
Hi Lisa! You can freeze these pancakes in an airtight container for up to 3 months and I usually store them for about 3 days in the fridge😊
My one year old loves these! We use a puréed pear ouch and oat flour. They turn out perfect every time! Thanks for the recipe!
I’m so happy to hear that your little one enjoyed these pancakes!😊
Hi can I use oat flour and puréed fresh pear? If I’m using oat flour, is it the same amount as the rolled oats in the recipe? Thanks!
Hi Jessica! Yes you can use oat flour and pureed pear! For the oat flour, you can add in an extra 1-2 tablespoons if the batter seems too thin😊
Can pear puree be used instead of fresh pear?
How much do you think I would need?
Thanks!
Yes, definitely! I would suggest using 1/3 to 1/2 cup of pear puree😊
Any tips on making these in a stainless steel pan? I make pancakes all the time and no matter what I tried, these would not turn out!
Hi Lauren! I haven’t tried making them in a stainless steel pan, I always make them in a nonstick pan and they cook through evenly! Is the problem that you are having that the pancakes are sticking or are they not cooking through?
These have become a staple in our house! Easy to make and my little one loves them.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing, Leighann! 🙂