Ripe banana: The ripeness of the banana is what brings that signature fruity perfume to this recipe. It also makes the best texture. Avoid using a banana that is underripe or just ripe. Eggs: The eggs are crucial in this recipe for helping the pancakes to stick together. (We wouldn’t suggest trying this trick with a flax egg for vegan, because the egg is essential.) All purpose or whole wheat flour: These 3 ingredient banana pancakes work best with all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour. You can also make them gluten-free: we’d suggest using gluten-free 1-to-1 flour. Oat flour could also work well here.
A few notes for cooking
These 3 ingredient banana pancakes come together very quickly with just one bowl, a fork, and a griddle! I’ve made them holding my toddler when she wanted a snack, and they were easy enough to do with one hand (though I wouldn’t recommend that on the regular!). Here are a few tips for cooking the pancakes: Why we love this recipe: These pancakes are nutrient-dense, made mostly bananas and eggs with a small amount of flour. They come together in 10 minutes and they fry up into a fluffy, satisfying texture that feels like more than the handful of ingredients. These have become a lifesaver in our household: we make them for our two kiddos on the regular and they gobble them up. They’re great warm or saved as leftovers: you can eat them cold, room temp, or reheated for snacks.
Add a pinch of salt to bring out the flavors. This is not required, but it does bring out the flavors nicely. We typically don’t include salt in an ingredient count, since most cooks have have it on hand. Use butter or coconut oil for cooking. Again it’s not technically in the ingredient list, but you’ll need a cooking oil to fry the pancakes. Check for browning. These pancakes have a slightly different texture from your typical pancake, and they brown slightly differently. To check for doneness, simply slide a spatula under the bottom and check for browning. Flip once they are golden brown; be careful not to overcook!
Ways to serve 3 ingredient pancakes
Make these pancakes for breakfast for quick morning meals, or we love them as a snacks topped with peanut butter or almond butter. They are perfect for kids or adults, and taste great at any temperature. If you want to step them up, you can add any sort of pancake topping! Here are a few ideas:
Maple syrup and banana slices Strawberry puree or strawberry compote Blueberry syrup or blueberry sauce Fresh blueberries, raspberries or blackberries Nut butter like almond butter, peanut butter, pistachio butter or cashew butter
Frequently asked questions
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