Banana Oat Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy golden pancakes made from ripe bananas and rolled oats for a wholesome, easy breakfast.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 medium ripe bananas, peeled
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1 cup rolled oats
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
07 - Pinch of salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ For Cooking & Serving

09 - 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or oil for cooking
10 - Sliced bananas, berries, maple syrup, or yogurt for serving (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place rolled oats into a blender or food processor and blend until a coarse flour forms.
02 - Add bananas, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into the blender with the oat flour; blend until smooth and thick.
03 - Allow the batter to rest for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet; cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges begin to set.
06 - Flip each pancake carefully and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Continue with remaining batter, adding more butter or oil as necessary.
08 - Serve warm with preferred toppings such as sliced fruit, maple syrup, or yogurt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy breakfast made in one bowl
  • Nutritious ingredients that keep you satisfied
02 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if you need the recipe to be gluten-free
  • The pancakes are naturally sweet from bananas, so toppings can be kept light
03 -
  • Letting the batter sit helps the oats absorb liquid and makes pancakes fluffier
  • Try stirring chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the batter for extra flavor
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