Veggie Pancakes

🥦🥚 Toddler Veggie Pancake with Fruit Sides 🍌🫐

If your toddler starts turning away from veggies 😅 — don’t worry, you’re not alone! This fun and simple recipe is a sneaky (and tasty) way to get those nutrients in without the fuss. Bonus: It’s packed with flavor, soft in texture, and toddler-approved! 👶💚

🌟 Why This Recipe Is a Healthy Win

Every ingredient in this dish offers something powerful for your little one’s body and brain! 💪🍽️

🥕 Carrot – Full of vitamin A for good vision and strong cell growth.
🫐 Blueberries – High in fiber and vitamin C to boost digestion, immunity, and hydration (they’re 85% water!).
🫐 Blackberries – Rich in vitamin C, K, and zinc, and may lower the risk of high blood pressure.
🥚 Egg – Loaded with protein, iron, and B vitamins for brain power and energy.
🫒 Olive Oil – Promotes brain development, heart health, and glowing skin.
🥦 Broccoli – Packed with vitamins A, C, K, calcium, and iron — boosts bones, brain, and immunity.
🌾 Whole Wheat Flour – A healthy carb that gives energy and helps digestion.
🧀 Mild Cheddar Cheese – Full of calcium and protein for strong teeth, bones, and daily energy.
🥬 Cabbage – A fiber-rich veggie that supports the gut, lowers inflammation, and improves heart health.
🍌 Banana – Full of potassium, vitamin B6, and C for skin, nerve function, and energy.

📝 Ingredients

• ½ cup baby carrots 🥕

• A few small broccoli florets 🥦

• 1 cup chopped cabbage 🥬

• 1½ tbsp whole wheat flour 🌾

• 1 egg 🥚

• ¼ tsp cinnamon 🌿

• A tiny pinch of salt & pepper

• A dash of dried ground rosemary

• ½ of a medium banana 🍌

• 1 tbsp mild cheddar cheese 🧀

• ¼ tsp extra virgin olive oil 🫒

• Handful of fresh blueberries and blackberries for the side 🫐

🍳 Directions

1. Steam the carrots, broccoli, and cabbage until soft.

2. In a food processor, blend the steamed veggies with the banana until smooth.

3. In a bowl, mix the veggie puree with whole wheat flour, egg, cheddar cheese, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Stir well.

4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.

5. Scoop the mixture onto the skillet and cook like a pancake 🥞 — flip as needed until golden and cooked through.

6. Transfer to a plate, and serve with a handful of blueberries and blackberries on the side.

7. ❄️ Let the food cool completely before serving to your toddler.

📌 Note for Parents

This is a great recipe for picky eaters! They won’t even notice all the veggies inside. It’s soft, colorful, and full of flavor — with added fruit for hydration and natural sweetness! 🍓🍌💧

🔗 References

• Kids Eat In Color – Blueberry Benefits

• Healthy Children – Whole Grains

• Mom Junction – Cheese for Babies

• FirstCry Parenting – Cabbage Benefits