Baby-Friendly Sardine Pancakes
Baby-Friendly Sardine Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 can sardines in olive oil, 3.75 ounce can, drained and mashed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking
- 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and baking powder. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg. Add the milk and melted butter, mixing until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the mashed sardines and chopped chives (if using) to the wet ingredients. Mix gently to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. A few lumps are okay; do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with a small amount of butter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Spoon about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Remove pancakes from the skillet and let cool slightly before serving to babies. For older children or adults, serve warm with a squeeze of lemon or a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Baby-Friendly Sardine Pancakes
- 1 can sardines in olive oil, 3.75 ounce can, drained and mashed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened non-dairy
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking
- 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and baking powder. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg. Add the milk and melted butter, mixing until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the mashed sardines and chopped chives (if using) to the wet ingredients. Mix gently to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. A few lumps are okay; do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with a small amount of butter.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Spoon about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Remove pancakes from the skillet and let cool slightly before serving to babies. For older children or adults, serve warm with a squeeze of lemon or a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min