Poop-Friendly Pancakes: High-Fiber Breakfast Ideas for Kids

If your little one struggles with constipation, breakfast is a great place to start making changes. The first meal of the day can set the tone for better digestion, especially when it includes fiber, healthy fats, and gut-friendly ingredients. These Poop-Friendly Pancakes are soft, kid-approved, and packed with the fiber your kiddo needs to stay regular.

Why Pancakes?

Pancakes are a familiar favorite that many kids will eat without a fuss. With a few ingredient upgrades, they can go from a refined-carb treat to a gut-supporting, fiber-rich meal that helps keep things moving.

Fiber Boosters to Add to Pancakes

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel, just sneak in these ingredients:

• Oats or whole wheat flour for natural bulk and fiber

• Chia seeds or ground flaxseed for insoluble fiber and healthy fats

• Mashed banana or grated apple for natural sweetness and soluble fiber

• Growing Up Prebiotics for a tasteless, texture-free dose of chicory root fiber and HMOs that feed the good gut bacteria

Poop-Friendly Pancake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana, mashed

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or oat flour

• 1 egg

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 cup milk (your choice of dairy or plant-based)

• 5-6 scoops of Growing Up Prebiotics

• Optional: 1 tsp maple syrup for sweetness

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mash banana and whisk in egg and milk.

2. Stir in flour, baking powder, flaxseed, cinnamon, and prebiotic powder.

3. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken.

4. Cook on a lightly greased pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side.

5. Serve warm with fresh fruit and a splash of maple syrup or nut butter.

Add More Gut-Friendly Sides

Pair your pancakes with:

• A cup of water to help fiber move through the gut

• A side of berries for extra fiber and antioxidants

• A spoonful of plain yogurt for a gentle probiotic boost

Summary

These high-fiber pancakes are a delicious way to help your kiddo poop more comfortably and consistently. By building in prebiotic fiber and real-food ingredients, breakfast becomes a simple but powerful way to support gut health every day.