Description
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option made easily in a blender. Combining ripe bananas, rolled oats, and simple ingredients, they are naturally sweetened, gluten-free when using certified oats, and perfect for a quick morning meal. The fluffy pancakes are cooked on the stovetop and make a wholesome start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas (best when they have lots of brown spots)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup (120g) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (143g) old fashioned rolled oats, gluten free if desired
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Other
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add all of the wet and dry ingredients to a blender and blend on high until the batter is completely smooth, approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute. Allow the batter to rest in the blender while you prepare your cooking surface.
- Heat Pan and Add Oil: Lightly coat a griddle or non-stick skillet with olive oil (you can substitute coconut oil or vegan butter if preferred), and place it over medium heat. Allow the pan to heat thoroughly before adding the batter.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour about 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes until the pancakes puff slightly and bubbles form along the edges.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip each pancake and cook until the underside is golden brown. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning; typically start at medium heat and reduce to medium-low if browning occurs too fast or pan begins to smoke.
- Repeat and Serve: Wipe the skillet clean if necessary, add more oil, and repeat the process with remaining batter. This recipe yields about 9 pancakes, serving 3 people with 3 pancakes each.
Notes
- To freeze pancakes, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes until firm. Then transfer to freezer-safe containers and store for up to 3 months.
- Reheat frozen pancakes by microwaving on a plate for 30-60 seconds or until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 93mg
