Banana Oat Pancakes – Healthy Morning Delight

Start your morning with a stack of Banana Oat Pancakes — soft, fluffy, and naturally sweetened. These pancakes combine the wholesome goodness of oats with ripe bananas for a healthy breakfast that’s simple, quick, and kid-approved.

Perfect for busy mornings or lazy weekend brunches, these pancakes are naturally gluten-free if you use certified oats. The banana adds sweetness and moisture, so there’s little need for extra sugar. Top them with fresh fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a spoonful of nut butter for a breakfast that’s both nourishing and indulgent.

Why You’ll Love These Pancakes

• Healthy & Wholesome: Made with oats, bananas, and minimal added sugar.
• Quick & Easy: Ready in just 15–20 minutes.
• Gluten-Free Option: Use certified gluten-free oats.
• Kid-Friendly: Soft, naturally sweet, and delicious.
• Customizable Toppings: Add chocolate chips, berries, or nuts.

Ingredients

For the Pancakes:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

1. Prep oats: Blend oats in a blender or food processor until fine, forming oat flour.
2. Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, mash bananas and mix with eggs, milk, and vanilla.
3. Combine dry and wet: Add oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
4. Preheat skillet: Heat a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
5. Cook pancakes: Pour ¼ cup batter onto skillet for each pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Serve: Stack pancakes and top with your favorite toppings — maple syrup, fresh fruit, or nuts.

Tips for Success

• Banana ripeness: Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
• Consistency: If batter is too thick, add a splash of milk.
• Flipping pancakes: Wait until bubbles form on the surface before flipping.
• Make-ahead: Batter can be prepared the night before and stored in the fridge.
• Extra flavor: Sprinkle in chocolate chips, blueberries, or chopped nuts.

Serving Suggestions

• Drizzle with maple syrup and fresh berries.
• Spread peanut or almond butter between layers for extra protein.
• Serve alongside Greek yogurt for a complete breakfast.

Banana Oat Pancakes

Healthy and naturally sweet banana oat pancakes, quick to make and perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, Healthy

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Pancakes

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 eggs large
• 0.5 cup milk dairy or plant-based
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch salt
• butter or oil for cooking

Equipment

• Blender or food processor
• Mixing bowl
• Non-stick skillet
• Spatula

Method

 

1. Blend oats until fine to form oat flour.
2. Mash bananas and mix with eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
3. Combine oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt with wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
4. Preheat non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease.
5. Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake, cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
6. Serve stacked with toppings of choice such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or nuts.

Notes

Optional: add chocolate chips, berries, or nuts to batter. Batter can be made ahead and stored in fridge.