Introducing solid foods to your baby is an exciting milestone, and making homemade, nutritious meals is a great way to ensure they get the best start in their culinary journey.
When it comes to breakfast, these No Sugar Added Banana Waffles are a delightful choice that your little one is sure to love.
Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with banana flavor, these waffles are perfect for tiny taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup breast milk or formula (you can also use cow’s milk if your baby is over 12 months)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Cooking spray or a small amount of butter for greasing the waffle iron
Instructions
1. Gather Your Ingredients
Before you begin, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients on hand. Double-check that your bananas are ripe; they should have brown spots on the peel, which indicates they are sweet and perfect for this recipe.
2. Preheat Your Waffle Iron
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This will ensure your waffles cook evenly.
3. Mash the Bananas
Peel the ripe bananas and place them in a mixing bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to thoroughly mash the bananas until they have a smooth, creamy consistency. This will provide natural sweetness to your waffles.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour and baking powder. If you want to add a touch of spice, you can also include the optional cinnamon at this stage.
5. Mix Wet Ingredients
To the mashed bananas, add the unsweetened applesauce, eggs, and breast milk or formula. Mix everything together until well combined. This will form the wet mixture for your waffles.
| Name | No Sugar Added Banana Waffles for Baby |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Fusion |
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 10 minutes |
| Total Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings | 4 servings |
| Yield | 8 small waffles |
Estimated Nutrition Per Serving
Please note that the nutritional values can vary based on the specific ingredients and portion sizes, but here’s an approximate breakdown per serving (1 baby-sized waffle):
Calories: 60-70 kcal
Protein: 2-3g
Carbohydrates: 11-12g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 3-4g (from natural sugars in bananas and applesauce)
Fat: 1-2g
Saturated Fat: 0.3g
Cholesterol: 40-50mg (from eggs)
Sodium: 20-30mg
Potassium: 80-100mg (from bananas)
Calcium: 20-30mg
Iron: 0.6-0.8mg
All of my recipes for “baby” can be enjoyed by the entire family, but these waffles in particular are sure to appeal to kids & adults alike.
Sweetened only with ripe banana, these waffles are a breakfast choice you can feel good about giving your kiddos… but they’re so delicious that you’ll want to make enough for yourself as well.
Leftovers freeze & toast beautifully, so make a big batch to last the week. I like to slightly undercook the waffles I intend to freeze so that when I toast them they’re perfectly soft inside and crisp outside.
Lily LOVES these waffles; it’s one of the foods (along with cheese & pear) that I know she will eat whenever I offer it to her. They’re easy for her to grasp and eat herself, soft enough for her to break off small pieces and chew, and they are also portable with little mess.
As we draw closer to the notoriously picky toddler eating stage, I hope she continues to eat these waffles. They’re a cinch to make and so much healthier than store-bought frozen waffles.
{No Sugar Added} Banana Waffles for Baby
