Pancakes Baby Led Weaning

Ingredients:

• 2 small apples - peeled
• 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal (milled flaxseed)
• 3/4 cup oat milk (or any other milk alternative)
• 1/4 cup flour (use gluten-free flour for GF)
• 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil (we use rice bran oil)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1-3 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)

Method:

1. In a medium bowl, using a fork, stir together the oats, ground flaxseed meal and oat milk. Set the bowl aside and allow it to sit so the oats soften a little. 
2. In the meantime, peel and grate the two apples. Add all the ingredients into the bowl and use a fork to mix everything together. The batter will be thick and chunky from the oats and apples. 
3. Heat a skillet on medium heat, and coat the skillet with a bit of oil. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop about 1/2 tablespoon of batter for each pancake. Drop the batter on the skillet, and using the back of the spoon gently spread the batter into a circle about the thickness of 3 coins. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the tops of the pancakes are starting to dry and the bottom of the pancakes are golden brown. Gently flip and lightly press down on the pancakes using the back of the spatula. Cook until the pancakes are lightly browned on the other side, about an additional 2 minutes. 
4. Remove and cool on a plate. Allow to cool before serving to little ones. You may want to cut these pancakes into strips or pieces for younger babies. 

recipe and image: theworktop