Today, we’re making little ultra-soft sweet potato pancakes for babies. This is a gentle recipe, naturally lightly sweet thanks to the sweet potato, perfect for varying baby’s finger foods and offering a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture that little hands can easily grab.
Sweet potato gives the batter a lovely orange color, a very mild flavor, and a wonderfully soft texture. With yogurt, egg, and a little flour, you get mini pancakes that are easy to hold, with no added sugar and no salt, perfect for offering as a snack or for dinner depending on the moment.
It’s also a great idea if you have leftover sweet potato purée in the refrigerator: in just a few minutes, it turns into super tender little pancakes for baby! In the same spirit, I had already created a baby carrot pancake recipe right here 😉
This recipe can generally be offered from around 8 months, once baby is already comfortable with very soft pieces and finger foods. As always, adapt it to your baby’s development and your pediatrician’s advice.
Ingredients
For about 8 to 10 mini pancakes
Optional:
How to Make Sweet Potato Pancakes for Baby
Start by preparing a very smooth sweet potato purée.
If you are starting with a fresh sweet potato, simply peel it, cut it into small pieces, then steam it (or cook it in a saucepan with a little water) until very tender (my sweet potato purée recipe right here can help).
Then blend the sweet potato very finely with a tiny bit of cooking water if needed. The purée should be smooth and soft, but not too runny, so the pancake batter holds together well.
Let it cool slightly before adding it to the mixture.
If your purée is very moist, you can adjust the batter texture with a small spoonful of extra flour.
Mix the wet ingredients
In a mixing bowl, add:
- the plain yogurt,
- the egg,
- the oil,
- the sweet potato purée.
Mix well until the mixture is smooth and even. The sweet potato will naturally color the batter and give it a very soft texture.
Add the dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix:
- the flour,
- the baking soda,
- the chosen spice if you would like to add one.
Then add this dry mixture to the bowl little by little, mixing gently with a whisk or spatula.
You should get a thick but still soft batter. It should be spoonable into the pan without spreading out completely.
If the batter is too runny, add a small spoonful of flour.
If it is too thick, add a small spoonful of yogurt or a little water.
Let the batter rest
Let the batter rest for about 5 to 10 minutes.
This short resting time allows the flour to hydrate properly and helps the pancakes turn out softer when cooked.
Cooking the Sweet Potato Pancakes
Heat a small skillet or crêpe pan over low to medium heat.
You can very lightly oil the pan, then add small spoonfuls of batter to form mini pancakes. One tablespoon of batter per pancake is more than enough to make a size suited to baby’s little hands.
Let them cook for a few minutes, until the edges begin to set and the top is no longer completely liquid.
Carefully flip the pancakes with a spatula, then cook for another 1 to 2 minutes on the other side.
The pancakes should be fully cooked through while staying very soft. They should mash easily between your fingers.
Before offering them to baby, let them cool until just warm.
For older babies, you can serve them with a little plain yogurt, fruit compote, or even a touch of almond butter if it has already been introduced.
Enjoy your meal, baby! 🙂
From What Age Can You Offer These Sweet Potato Pancakes?
These sweet potato pancakes can generally be offered from around 8 months, when baby:
- is starting to be comfortable with thicker textures,
- can manage very soft pieces,
- can easily grab finger foods.
As always, age is only a guide. The most important thing is to observe your baby, adapt the size of the pieces, and ask your pediatrician for advice if you have any doubt!
For younger babies or babies who are just starting with pieces, you can cut the pancakes into small, very soft strips.
Storage
In the refrigerator
These sweet potato pancakes keep for about 24 hours in the refrigerator, in an airtight container.
To offer them to baby, you can let them come back to room temperature or warm them for a few seconds in the microwave or toaster.
Always check the temperature before serving.
In the freezer
These pancakes freeze very well. Ideally, freeze them flat first on a plate or tray, then place them in a freezer bag or airtight container once they are fully frozen.
They keep for about 1 month in the freezer.
To serve, let them thaw in the refrigerator, then warm them gently.
From what age can you offer these sweet potato pancakes?
You can generally offer these sweet potato pancakes from around 8 months, once baby is already comfortable with very soft pieces and finger foods. Age is only a guide: always adapt to your baby, their development, and your pediatrician’s advice!
Can you make these pancakes with leftover sweet potato purée?
Yes, it’s actually a very good idea! Just use a very smooth sweet potato purée, with no salt, and not too runny. If the batter seems too loose after adding the purée, you can add a small spoonful of flour.
How many pancakes should you give baby?
It depends on baby’s age, appetite, and the size of the pancakes. For mini pancakes, you can offer 1 to 2 small pancakes around 8 months, then 2 to 3 pancakes for older babies. These are only guidelines: let baby eat according to their appetite.
Can you offer these pancakes as a snack?
Yes, these sweet potato pancakes work very well as a snack, especially with a small pinch of cinnamon in the batter. You can serve them with fruit compote or a little plain yogurt.
Can you offer them for dinner?
Yes, in that case you can serve them with a purée, a soup, or add a little grated cheese to the batter for a more savory version.
Can you freeze sweet potato pancakes?
Yes, these pancakes freeze very well. Freeze them flat first, then gather them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They keep for about 1 month in the freezer.
1 comment
This is a wonderful recipe! My little squishy is very independent and wants to eat the food herself so I can’t do purées, but she doesn’t have enough teeth for many solids. She was getting bored of the few things that I could find so this recipe was honestly a life saver.
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