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healthy banana pancakes recipe

Healthy Banana Pancakes Recipe

These healthy banana pancakes have become a weekend ritual in my house. They’re warm, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet — no refined sugar needed.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2  medium ripe bananas
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk (any kind — dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 cup rolled oats or oat flour
  • 1 tsp  baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp  ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp  vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: blueberries, chocolate chips, or chopped walnuts

Method
 

  1. In a blender, combine the bananas, eggs, milk, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. 
  2. If you don’t have a blender, mash the bananas well in a bowl, then stir in the remaining ingredients until combined.
  3. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes. This helps the oats absorb some of the liquid and thicken slightly.
  4. Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with coconut oil, butter, or spray oil.
  5. Pour the batter onto the skillet, using about 1/4 cup per pancake.
  6. Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until bubbles start to form and the edges look set. Flip gently and cook for another 1–2 minutes on the other side.
  7. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you cook the rest.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with lots of brown spots. The riper they are, the sweeter and more flavorful your pancakes will be. If your bananas are still a little firm, microwave them for 20 seconds to soften them up.
If the batter feels too thick (especially if it’s sat for a few extra minutes), add a splash of milk to loosen it up. Oats continue to absorb liquid as they sit.