One of the biggest challenges in trying to feed a family comprised of babies, toddlers and adults is finding recipes that everyone will love so you don’t feel like a short order cook making something different for each person. These Banana Bites are hands-down one of our family’s favorites for a few simple reasons: they’re healthy, inexpensive and easy to make (which equals a happy mommy and daddy), and sweet and delicious (which equals happy baby girl and big brother). The recipe makes quite a few Bites so you can eat a bunch and keep the rest on hand in the fridge for a few days — that is, if you can keep them around that long. Not only are my 1 and 3 year olds obsessed with them, but my hubby and I devour them just as fast! And my friend said they’re equally good for dessert as they are for breakfast, which I totally agree with!
2 Bananas
1 Cup Pancake Batter (Your favorite boxed brand OR your weelicious favorite recipe: Whole Wheat Oat Pancakes, Raspberr-Wee Pancakes (minus the raspberries) or even Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes)
Accompaniments: Honey, maple syrup, yogurt or a healthy berry sauce*
1. Cut the bananas into 1/4 inch slices (I like to make slices on a diagonal bias so they’re a little bit longer than circles).
2. One at a time, dip the banana slices into the batter, coating all over, shaking off the excess batter into the bowl and place on a buttered griddle or skillet over medium heat.
3. Cook for 1 minute on each side or until golden.
4. Serve. Makes 2-3 servings.
*Do not serve with honey for children under 12 months for allergy reasons.
