Fluffy Banana Oat Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes blending ripe bananas with hearty oats for a protein-rich, naturally sweet morning treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 large ripe bananas
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - Pinch of salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ For Cooking

08 - 1 to 2 teaspoons coconut oil or neutral oil

# How To Make:

01 - Combine bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
02 - Add oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to the wet mixture. Blend until fully combined with mostly smooth consistency, allowing some oat texture to remain.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with oil.
04 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set.
05 - Flip pancakes carefully and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Transfer pancakes to a serving plate while warm. Top with fresh fruit, yogurt, maple syrup, or desired accompaniments.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The batter comes together in one blender, meaning minimal cleanup and maximum breakfast satisfaction.
  • Ripe bananas do all the sweetening, so you skip the refined sugar and still get that perfect stack-of-pancakes happiness.
  • These are genuinely filling because of the oats and eggs, so you won't be searching for a snack by mid-morning.
02 -
  • Bananas that are too green won't blend smoothly and will make the pancakes dense, so wait until they have those brown speckles even if you feel impatient.
  • The batter thickens slightly as the oats continue to absorb liquid, so if you let it sit more than a few minutes, add a splash of milk or water before cooking.
03 -
  • If your batter is too thick and won't pour smoothly, blend in a tablespoon of milk or water without overthinking it, because the right consistency matters more than following the recipe exactly.
  • Medium heat is your friend here because it allows the inside to cook through while the outside develops that golden color, so resist the urge to crank the heat and rush the process.
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