Food / 12 September, 2024 / Ellie Thompson

Romina Bertinazzo’s Banana And Oat Waffles

These Banana And Oat Waffles from Romina Bertinazzo make a wonderful snack or breakfast for little ones. Their shape makes them easy to cut into fingers, which is ideal for baby-led weaning. I serve them with plain yoghurt, fruit and a touch of maple syrup for a fancy breakfast, or simply plain as a snack or lunchbox filler. Don’t have a waffle maker? No problema! You can use this batter to make pancakes instead!

• Serves 2 children
• Prep: 5 minutes
• Cook: 10 minutes
• Age from 6 months

Ingredients

• One small ripe banana
• One small egg
• 40g (11/2oz/generous 1/3 cup) porridge oats
• Virgin coconut oil or unsalted butter for greasing and frying

Method

1. Preheat a waffle maker and lightly grease it.
2. Put the banana, egg and oats into a food processor and pulse until it forms a smooth batter.
3. Spoon the batter into the waffle maker.
4. Cook the waffles according to your waffle maker’s instructions until golden.
5. Let the waffles cool slightly before serving.
6. Buon appetite!

Storage

Store the cooled waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from chilled or frozen in the toaster until warmed through.

Top tip

Be sure to preheat your waffle maker. If you don’t, the exterior of the waffle won’t crisp up properly.

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