Description
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option packed with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, rolled oats, and cinnamon. Blended to a smooth batter and cooked to golden perfection, they’re naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, offering a simple, quick, and satisfying meal for busy mornings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Cooking
- Olive oil or butter for cooking
Optional Mix-ins
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a blender, combine the ripe bananas, eggs, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and slightly thick, about 30 seconds.
- Let the batter thicken: Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes so it can thicken slightly, improving the texture of your pancakes.
- Heat the skillet: Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with olive oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook the pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look set.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until both sides are golden brown and the pancakes are cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the skillet and serve warm. These pancakes pair wonderfully with fresh fruit, yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Repeat: Continue cooking the remaining batter in the same manner, greasing the skillet as needed.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats to ensure the pancakes are completely gluten-free.
- Adjust the thickness of the batter by adding more oats for thicker pancakes or a splash of milk for thinner batter.
- These pancakes are excellent for meal prep; simply reheat them in a toaster or microwave before serving.
- Optional mix-ins like walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries add variety and extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
