Wheat and Dairy Free Banana Pancakes 🍌

Pancakes are usually a winner with kids. They’re easy to make and can be really nutritious. These pancakes are fluffy, sweet, and moreish 👌👌

Buckwheat is naturally gluten and wheat free and provides fibre, protein, magnesium, and antioxidants.

Pancake recipe (makes 8–10)

• 1 very ripe medium banana (mashed)

• 90g buckwheat flour

• 1½ tsp gluten-free baking powder

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 120ml dairy-free milk

• 1 egg

• 30ml oil

Method

1. Mix the egg, oil, mashed banana, and milk in a bowl.

2. Gently fold in the dry ingredients.

3. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the pancakes dense.

4. Heat a little oil in a pan.

5. Cook in batches for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.

We served ours with a drizzle of honey, chopped dried fig, banana, and yoghurt with coconut.

These can be frozen once cooked, but are best eaten fresh 😬

Considerations

• Buckwheat is naturally gluten free, but always check labels if cooking for someone with coeliac disease.

• Some children may experience digestive symptoms when eating buckwheat, particularly if they’re not used to higher-fibre foods.

• Baking powder doesn’t naturally contain wheat, but some brands may use wheat starch, so check labels if needed.