Banana and Oat Pancakes

Makes 7-8

These are a real hit with the Food Baby and so quick to make. I served these for pudding with a dip of full fat Greek yogurt, with a spoonful of fruit compote or jam swirled through it and then for breakfast with a smear of peanut butter on top; both times very well received and demolished.

This picture shows just how well they first went down as the Food Baby first tried to lick the bowl clean and then eat the bowl!

Serve one or two of these at a time, the rest can be frozen (I did so in pairs) and defrosted when needed and re-heated in a toaster or a quick zap in the microwave.

• Ingredients:
• 1 large banana, mashed
• 60g oats
• 60g self raising flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Large pinch of ground cinnamon
• 1 egg, beaten
• Splash of full fat milk (about 50ml)

Step 1: Mix all the ingredients together until you have a well-combined batter.

Step 2: Heat a non-stick frying or crepe pan on a medium-high heat and add a little butter or oil (I used a spray oil).

Step 3: Spoon two tablespoons of mixture into the pan (I could cook three at once) and cook for a couple of minutes until little bubbles appear and they are golden brown on the underside and firm enough to flip over, then cook for a further couple of minutes on the other side.

Of course these aren’t just for babies! Try them with chopped fresh fruit and maple syrup or Greek yogurt for a delicious breakfast.