Banana Oat Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy, protein-rich pancakes blending ripe bananas and oats for a wholesome morning meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're naturally sweet from the bananas, so you can skip the added sugar and still feel like you're eating something special.
  • The whole oats keep you full for hours, and the protein from the eggs means no mid-morning energy crash.
  • Your blender does almost all the work, which means less mess and more time to enjoy your coffee.
02 -
  • Don't over-blend the final batter or the oats will break down too much and your pancakes will turn dense and gummy instead of fluffy and light.
  • The batter doesn't need to rest, and actually pours easier when used immediately—if it sits more than a few minutes it thickens up and gets harder to work with.
03 -
  • If your first pancake always turns out a bit off, use it as your temperature test—by the second one your skillet will be at the perfect heat and they'll cook more evenly.
  • Resist the urge to flip too early; waiting for those bubbles to form on top guarantees the bottom will be fully set and flippable without falling apart.
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