Banana Oat Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes blending ripe bananas with wholesome oats for a protein-packed breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 large ripe bananas
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - Pinch of salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ For Cooking

08 - 1 to 2 teaspoons coconut oil or neutral oil

# Directions:

01 - Combine bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
02 - Add oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to the blended mixture. Blend until fully combined with a mostly smooth consistency, allowing some oat texture to remain.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with oil.
04 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set.
05 - Carefully flip pancakes and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Transfer pancakes to a serving plate and serve warm with desired toppings such as fresh fruit, yogurt, or maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You blend everything in one step, which means minimal dishes and maximum time for coffee.
  • The bananas do the sweetening work, so you skip refined sugar without missing anything.
  • They're genuinely filling because of the oats and protein, not just a sugar crash waiting to happen.
02 -
  • Overripe bananas with brown spots are not past their prime, they're exactly what you want because they're sweeter and more moist than firm ones.
  • Your batter will be thinner than traditional pancake batter, and that's not a mistake, it's how you get the fluffy texture because of all the banana moisture.
03 -
  • Don't walk away once you pour the batter because you need to watch for those bubbles to know when to flip, and even thirty seconds of attention makes a difference.
  • If your batter seems too thick, a splash of milk or water thins it out perfectly without throwing off the whole recipe.
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