Description
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option made with simple ingredients like ripe bananas, rolled oats, and eggs. Naturally sweetened and gluten-free when using gluten-free oats, they are perfect for a wholesome start to your day. The pancakes are easy to make with a quick step of blending oats into flour and cooking them on a skillet until golden brown.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if needed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup almond flour (optional, for extra texture)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
For Cooking
- Coconut oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Oat Flour: If you don’t have oat flour, place the rolled oats in a blender or food processor and pulse until they form a fine flour. This is an easy way to make oat flour at home!
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup (if using) and mix until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet ingredient mixture, add the oat flour (or finely ground rolled oats), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until the batter is smooth and thick. If you want thicker pancakes, add a bit more oat flour.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with coconut oil or butter. Once hot, pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm topped with your favorite fruits, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour with more oats if preferred or omit it for a lighter texture.
- Use gluten-free oats to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Plant-based milk like almond or oat milk works well for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust sweetness by adding or removing honey or maple syrup according to taste.
- Ensure the skillet is properly heated before cooking to prevent sticking.
- The batter can be thick; add a splash more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
