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Spinach Ricotta Pancake Strips for Babies (8 months+)

Soft spinach-and-ricotta pancakes contain egg, wheat and milk. Thoroughly cook the batter, remove tough spinach stems and serve tender strips without undercooked centres.

8 months+Breakfast20 minEasyBLW
Spinach Ricotta Pancake Strips
  • Age Range8 months+
  • Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Dairy, Egg, Wheat

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp milk or water
  • 1 tsp olive oil (for cooking)

Preparation

  1. Steam the spinach until very soft, then finely chop or blend into a smooth paste.

  2. In a bowl, whisk together the egg, ricotta, flour, and milk or water until smooth.

  3. Stir in the spinach until evenly combined into a thick batter.

  4. Heat a non-stick pan with a little olive oil over medium-low heat.

  5. Pour small portions of batter and cook until set and lightly golden on both sides.

  6. Remove from heat, cool to lukewarm, and cut into soft finger-sized strips before serving.

Serving by Age

Serve moist, fully cooked and easy-to-squash pancake strips without hard crusts, wet batter or stringy spinach stems. Use the recorded 8m+ age range and supervise upright eating.

9 months+

Cut into soft, finger-thick strips that baby can easily grip and gum; ensure pancakes are very soft and moist.

Allergen Information

Contains milk from ricotta (and from milk if selected), egg and wheat flour. Choose pasteurised ricotta and check packaged ingredients.

Storage

Cool clean untouched portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours. Reheat suitable cooked portions thoroughly, then cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Spinach Ricotta Pancake Strips?

Cool clean untouched portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours. Reheat suitable cooked portions thoroughly, then cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.

Which allergens does Spinach Ricotta Pancake Strips contain?

It contains Dairy, Egg, and Wheat. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

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