Poop-Friendly Pancakes: High-Fiber Breakfast Ideas for Kids
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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:
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Oats or whole wheat flour for natural bulk and fiber
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Chia seeds or ground flaxseed for insoluble fiber and healthy fats
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Mashed banana or grated apple for natural sweetness and soluble fiber
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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:
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1 ripe banana, mashed
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1/2 cup whole wheat flour or oat flour
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1 egg
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 cup milk (your choice of dairy or plant-based)
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5-6 scoops of Growing Up Prebiotics
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Optional: 1 tsp maple syrup for sweetness
Instructions:
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In a bowl, mash banana and whisk in egg and milk.
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Stir in flour, baking powder, flaxseed, cinnamon, and prebiotic powder.
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Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
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Cook on a lightly greased pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side.
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Serve warm with fresh fruit and a splash of maple syrup or nut butter.
Add More Gut-Friendly Sides
Pair your pancakes with:
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A cup of water to help fiber move through the gut
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A side of berries for extra fiber and antioxidants
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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.
