Banana Oat Pancakes Fluffy (Printable version)

Fluffy pancakes made with bananas and oats, a wholesome and quick morning option.

# Ingredient list:

→ Base

01 - 2 large ripe bananas
02 - 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if required)

→ Optional Add-Ins

03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

→ For Cooking

06 - 1 to 2 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable oil

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Combine bananas and oats in a blender or food processor. Blend until mostly smooth with some oat texture remaining. Add cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt if desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.
02 - Warm a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat with oil.
03 - Spoon heaping tablespoons of batter onto the skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until edges set and bubbles appear on the surface.
04 - Gently turn pancakes and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
05 - Serve warm topped with fresh fruit, nut butter, or maple syrup as preferred.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • They're naturally sweet without a speck of added sugar, so you get that satisfied-without-guilt feeling.
  • The whole thing takes fifteen minutes from blender to plate, which means you can actually eat breakfast instead of just thinking about it.
  • No dairy, no flour, no fuss—just honest ingredients that somehow come together into something fluffy and real.
02 -
  • The batter thickens as it sits—if it seems too thick after five minutes, thin it with a tablespoon of milk or water so it pours smoothly onto the skillet.
  • These pancakes are more delicate than traditional ones because there's no egg or flour to bind them; flip gently and only once, or they'll fall apart on you.
03 -
  • Use bananas that are spotted and soft enough to mash with your thumb—underripe ones won't blend smoothly and won't taste as naturally sweet.
  • If you're vegan or avoiding eggs, the two-ingredient base is already perfect; just skip the optional egg entirely and you'll get tender, delicious pancakes every time.
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