I got you, mama.
I know the chaotic mornings with baby, trying to strike that perfect balance between delicious, nutritious, and fast.

These pancakes are packed with fiber, healthy fats, protein, potassium, and a medley of nutrients. 

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They’re easy to whip up and toddler-approved for those who love to snack on the move.

For all these good reasons, we named them appropriately as Pancakes For Peace!

Bonus? Even your pup can sneak a bite.

Mama Hack
Got leftover powdered toddler milk that’s still good? 

Don’t toss it — mix it into this recipe for an extra nutritional boost.

By MC Mama Bird – healtruelove.com

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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Servings: 2 pancakes
Gluten-Free / Toddler-Friendly / Even Pup Friendly

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 Banana (or ~3 oz of fruit)
• 1 Egg
• 1 Tbsp Sprouted Chia (or unsprouted is ok too)
• 1/2 Tbsp cream or milk of choice
• 2 Tbsp oil for cooking (butter or coconut oil work great)

Dry Ingredients:

• 1/2 Tbsp Cassava Flour
• 1/2 Tbsp Buckwheat Flour
• 1 Tbsp Toddler Milk Powder (or regular milk powder or replace with flour of choice)
• 1 TBSP hemp seeds raw
• 1 TBSP flax seeds raw
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Powder
• Pinch of Pink Salt
• Optional: 1 tsp Collagen Powder 
• Optional 1 Brazil Nut ground up

Instructions

1. Sprout your chia while you organize your ingredients. See notes below.
2. In a bowl, mash banana with a fork (and clean fingers if needed).
3. Add all ingredients and mix well until fully combined. If your mix needs a little extra cream/milk, go ahead and give it a tiny splash.
4. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a pan over medium or medium-low heat, depending on your pan and how quickly things cook. (Mine are stainless steel, and the batter cooks fast! So I go between medium to medium low during the cooking process so my pancakes don’t burn).
5. Pour half the batter into the pan, spread gently. Cook ~2-3 mins, flip, then another ~1–2 mins.
6. Add a smidge more oil if needed. Make sure the center is fully cooked and both sides are golden. (You can flip them a couple times each side to guarantee they are fully cooked from both sides. My pancakes are usually fully cooked in 4 minutes).
7. Repeat with remaining batter.
8. Serve with yogurt, fruit, or a drizzle of maple syrup, or enjoy as-is!
9. Store in an airtight container and eat within 24 hours. Or freeze in silicone containers.

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Notes & Variations

• To sprout your chia:

Mix chia seeds in a jar using a ~2:1 ratio of water — for example, 1 tablespoon of chia to 2 tablespoons of water. Put the lid on the jar and shake it vigorously. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the seeds absorb the water and turn gelatinous. That’s your chia gel — ready to use in this recipe! But honestly just raw chia seeds are fine too, they tend to sprout gently as I am putting everything together in the bowl, especially if put them in first with the wet ingredients.

✨ Mama Tip:

I usually keep a small jar of sprouted chia in the fridge to support my toddler’s digestion and for a boost in protein.  I add a scoop to meals here and there, easy and nourishing! It keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

• Try other flours: arrowroot, cornmeal, or coconut. And on 2/24/26 I made a delicious new discovery: spelt flour. Spelt is rich in fiber, higher in protein than common wheat, and full of beautiful vitamins and minerals. It feels earthy, nourishing, and alive in my kitchen. I can’t wait to experiment more. I’m even daring myself to try sourdough with it next. Yes… spelt sourdough bread! Is that even possible? We will see! There’s something so sacred about working with flour, fermentation, and time. I’ll be sharing my sourdough experiments (and my yogurt-making adventures!) right here on the blog. The wins, the flops, the magic.
• If you love slow food, nourishing traditions, and kitchen alchemy, make sure you’re signed up so you can follow along. This is going to be fun.
• Note that just using coconut flour alone can be tricky because the flour tends to break up a bit and the pancake can break apart. Try using coconut with cassava or coconut with arrowroot.
• Try other fruits: blueberries, strawberries, etc.
• Spice swaps: cardamom, vanilla, or pumpkin spice
• No toddler milk? No problem. Just skip or use another milk powder like coconut, oat, or whole milk powder. Or replace with flour of choice.
• Freezer-friendly: cool completely, store in silicone container
• Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, even on the go!
• Experiment with variations to this recipe. Maybe you want pecans, maybe you want Acai powder or something else. Share in the comments your loves and ideas.
• Make your own baking powder: In a small jar, shake vigorously 1 tsp cream of tartar with 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp arrowroot powder. Now you have 2 tsp of baking powder for use.
• We just buttered up some fresh apple slices with cinnamon powder over medium low heat and towards the end added some molasses, then tossed them over the pancakes, wow, that was a genius amazing move!

Made With Love

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🥞 Mommy & Me Pancakes: A Cozy Short 🍓🐶

This sweet little morning moment turned into one of our favorite rituals — gluten-free, toddler-approved pancakes that are easy, nourishing, and even pup-friendly! 🐾✨

Watch how it all came together in our 55-seconds YouTube Short — playful, real, and heartwarming:
👉 Watch the Short Here

🎥Plus, enjoy more tiny treasures in our growing YouTube Shorts playlist:
🎥 MINI MOMENTS: Shorts Series of Family Life, Travel, and Heartful Play

These minis are about celebrating the joy in everyday life — with a little love, some good food, and lots of heart.

As always, thank you for being here! May your journey be filled with everlasting love and laughter.

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