Baby food pancakes use steam instead of oil to cook—the technique prevents choking hazards while creating fluffy texture.
Broccoli Pancake
Whip up these delightful Broccoli Pancakes for your little one, packed with nutritious greens and a hint of cheesy goodness! With just a few simple ingredients like fresh broccoli and creamy cheese, these fluffy pancakes are not only easy to make but also a fun way to introduce veggies into your baby's diet. Get ready for a mealtime hit that both you and your little foodie will love!
Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 branches of raw broccoli
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of grated cheese (optional, 12m+) (15 ml)optionalAdd cheese only for babies over 12 months - you can use semi-cured cheese or mozzarella
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder (2.5 ml)
- 1 tablespoon of flour (15 ml)You can use wheat, oat, or almond flour
- Olive oil to grease the pan
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and blend in a blender or with a mixer until you get a liquid and homogeneous batter.
- 2
Place in a greased pan with olive oil and brown on both sides. Let cool. Make your baby happy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blanch broccoli for exactly 2-3 minutes in boiling water, then shock in ice water to preserve bright green color and maintain 85% of vitamin C content while softening fibers for smooth blending.technique2-3 minutes blanching
- ✓Heat your pan to 325°F (medium-low) for broccoli pancakes because vegetable-based batters burn easily due to natural sugars, and lower temps ensure even cooking without bitter char.timing325°F
- ✓Add 1-2 tablespoons of flour or oat flour to your blended mixture if it's too wet - broccoli releases moisture during cooking and can make pancakes soggy without proper binding agents.ingredient1-2 tablespoons flour
- ✓Let the batter rest for 5 minutes after blending so any flour can fully hydrate and air bubbles settle, preventing uneven texture and ensuring pancakes hold together when flipped.timing5 minutes rest
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Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Baby food pancakes use steam instead of oil to cook—the technique prevents choking hazards while creating fluffy texture.
Broccoli Pancake
Whip up these delightful Broccoli Pancakes for your little one, packed with nutritious greens and a hint of cheesy goodness! With just a few simple ingredients like fresh broccoli and creamy cheese, these fluffy pancakes are not only easy to make but also a fun way to introduce veggies into your baby's diet. Get ready for a mealtime hit that both you and your little foodie will love!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 branches of raw broccoli
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of grated cheese (optional, 12m+) (15 ml)optionalAdd cheese only for babies over 12 months - you can use semi-cured cheese or mozzarella
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder (2.5 ml)
- 1 tablespoon of flour (15 ml)You can use wheat, oat, or almond flour
- Olive oil to grease the pan
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and blend in a blender or with a mixer until you get a liquid and homogeneous batter.
- 2
Place in a greased pan with olive oil and brown on both sides. Let cool. Make your baby happy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Blanch broccoli for exactly 2-3 minutes in boiling water, then shock in ice water to preserve bright green color and maintain 85% of vitamin C content while softening fibers for smooth blending.technique2-3 minutes blanching
- ✓Heat your pan to 325°F (medium-low) for broccoli pancakes because vegetable-based batters burn easily due to natural sugars, and lower temps ensure even cooking without bitter char.timing325°F
- ✓Add 1-2 tablespoons of flour or oat flour to your blended mixture if it's too wet - broccoli releases moisture during cooking and can make pancakes soggy without proper binding agents.ingredient1-2 tablespoons flour
- ✓Let the batter rest for 5 minutes after blending so any flour can fully hydrate and air bubbles settle, preventing uneven texture and ensuring pancakes hold together when flipped.timing5 minutes rest