Banana Oat Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy, protein-rich pancakes made with ripe bananas and wholesome oats for a satisfying breakfast.

# 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
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - Pinch of salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ For Cooking

08 - 1-2 teaspoons coconut oil or neutral oil

# Directions:

01 - Combine bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
02 - Add oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to the blender. Pulse until fully combined and mostly smooth, allowing slight oat texture to remain.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat the surface with oil using a paper towel or brush.
04 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and edges appear set.
05 - Carefully flip pancakes using a spatula. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and completely cooked through.
06 - Serve warm pancakes immediately with desired toppings such as fresh fruit, yogurt, or maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The batter comes together in literally two minutes in your blender
  • Naturally sweetened so you can skip the syrup guilt entirely
  • Freezes beautifully for those weekday breakfast emergencies
02 -
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes if you have time, it makes the pancakes noticeably lighter
  • These cook faster than traditional pancakes so watch closely to avoid burning
03 -
  • Add a spoonful of peanut butter to the blender for extra protein and richness
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the crispiest edges if you have one handy
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