Cottage Cheese Gluten Free Pancakes Recipe For BLW
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Can a 6 Month Old Have Homemade Pancakes
Yes, a 6-month-old can have homemade pancakes for baby-led weaning, provided they are made with simple, wholesome ingredients and a fluffy texture just like these cottage cheese gluten free pancakes, great for a Saturday morning.
Pancakes for this age should be soft, easy to hold, and free from added sugars, salt, and potentially allergenic ingredients.
Using basic components like mashed banana, oats, and a little flour can create a nutritious healthy breakfast that’s gentle on a baby’s developing digestive system.
Always ensure pancakes are cooked thoroughly and cut into manageable sizes to reduce choking risks.
Consulting with a health professional before introducing new foods is recommended.
Can I Make Pancakes For Baby Without Flour
Yes, you can make pancakes for a baby without using a purpose flour or regular flour, which is a great way to include baby within a baby-led weaning breakfast with the whole family.
Especially these gluten-free cottage cheese pancakes.
Instead of traditional flour, alternative ingredients such as mashed banana, oats (blended into a fine flour), or ground almonds can be used to create a batter that binds well and cooks nicely on a griddle.
These flour-free pancakes are often nutrient-dense, naturally sweet, and soft enough for little ones to handle and chew safely.
Just ensure all the simple ingredients are suitable for your baby’s age and any dietary considerations.
This approach encourages self-feeding while introducing a variety of flavours and textures.
Ingredient information
Rolled oats - I have used rolled oats blitzed to an oat flour for these tasty pancakes, you can use gluten-free rolled oats too if you prefer for serious gluten allergies.
Cottage cheese - Full-fat cottage cheese is a great alternative to milk for a pancake recipe. Packed with protein and as the mixture is blitzed to a smooth batter there are no worries for any lumps in this mix. It is best to use a full-fat cottage cheese as oppose to a fat free cottage cheese for babies.
Egg - I have used a free range egg for the recipe, the recipe needs an egg to bind the pancakes together. Eggs are great for a nutritious breakfast or lunch such as eggy bread.
Olive oil/unsalted butter - I have used a little olive oil for this recipe but you can use unsalted butter or even some coconut oil.
Serving suggestion
This delicious recipe can be served on its own quite perfectly, or if you did want to serve the oatmeal cottage cheese pancakes with a fresh berries then you absolutely can, such as blueberries or raspberries.
You could even spread the oatmeal cottage cheese pancake recipe with peanut butter or a smear of cream cheese for extra protein and flavour, so that they are fuller for longer.
Other delicious pancake recipes you may like: Beetroot pancakes for baby, 3-ingredient banana pancakes or Almond flour banana pancakes.
Storage instructions
If you do not need to cook all of the fluffy pancakes at once, you can freeze the leftover batter in a very easy way.
You can store the delicious protein-packed breakfast this way for up to 3 months in the freezer.
The best way to do this is to portion using medium sized silicone ice cube trays.
This way you can pop them out of the freezer when you need them. You can cook them straight from frozen in the pan, or you can defrost thoroughly and then cook as per cooking instructions.
To store the pancakes cooked, place the pancakes in a single layer in between parchment paper in an airtight container or freezer-safe container.
The pancakes can be stored for up t to 3 months.
Once the pancakes have been defrosted they will not be able to be frozen again.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Frying pan - I love the non-stick surface of this particular frying pan and it’s suitable for all types of hob.
Airtight container - I love the non-stick surface of this particular frying pan and it’s suitable for all types of hob.
Nutri Bullet - I have found a blender to be an invaluable tool in the preparation of many of my baby led weaning recipes.
Ice cube tray - I found that these large ice cube silicone moulds were ideal for freezing individual baby portions
Recipe | Cottage Cheese Gluten Free Pancakes Recipe For BLW
Cottage Cheese Gluten Free Pancakes Recipe For BLW
This is a really easy recipe to whip up in a hurry. The pancakes do not contain flour which is great for gluten free babies.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pop the oats, cottage cheese and egg into a Nutri bullet or a food processor and blitz until you have a smooth batter.
- Pour the olive oil or place the butter into a medium frying pan or a large griddle and melt and coat the entire pan on a high heat.
- Turn the heat down to a medium-low heat and pour a quarter or the pancake batter into the pan, approx 2 tablespoons and repeat. You will have 2 pancakes in the frying pan.
- Cook the pancakes for 2 minutes, when you start to see bubbles in the batter flip them over and cook them for a further 2 minutes on the other side until golden brown.
- Repeat this until you have 4 pancakes in total. You can easily double the pancake recipe for batch cooking or if you needed more pancakes.
- Leave to cool on a plate and you are ready to serve.
Notes
Making these protein pancakes dairy free is quite tricky, you could try using a dairy free cream cheese instead of the cottage cheese.
The batter may be thicker which will mean you will have to add in a little dairy free milk of choice to loosen up the batter.
Hope you and your entire family enjoy!
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