How to make banana oatmeal pancakes (step by step)
How to make pancakes easy? Simply whiz up everything in a blender and you’re ready to go! For some reason, using a blender seems easier than whisking everything together: maybe because there’s a little less mess? Then cook them up the same as a standard pancake. These pancakes are a tried and true family favorite. Every time we make them, we literally cannot stop eating them (our kids make them disappear in seconds). They’re basically like eating oatmeal and a banana, in pancake form!
They’re made mainly of oats: no flour. This makes them 100% whole grain and naturally gluten free pancakes. You’ll find they stick with you: they’re filling and make your stomach feel full, not ready for a sugar crash! It’s basically like eating a bowl of oatmeal. They’re so easy to make! All you need is a blender and these pancakes come together in a breeze. They’ve got amazing flavor. Take one bite, and you’ll be a believer. We promise!
Ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the better! Use ripe to very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and best texture in this recipe. Old Fashioned rolled oats: Use rolled oats, and make sure they are not instant oats, quick cooking oats, or steel cut oats. Plain yogurt: You can use Greek yogurt if you prefer (it’s what what we normally stock), or whole milk yogurt. Vanilla yogurt works too! Eggs: Eggs are key for holding together the texture of these pancakes. For vegan, you can try using a flax egg as a substitute. Milk of choice: Use dairy milk (we usually use 2% milk) or non-dairy milk (we like oat milk). Butter or oil: Butter makes a nice savory flavor. For Mediterranean diet, dairy-free or vegan, substitute olive oil. Brown sugar: Brown sugar adds a hint of sweetness, and you can use maple syrup or honey if you prefer a natural sweetener. Vanilla extract, baking powder, and kosher salt round out the ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions
Add fresh or frozen blueberries. Place them right onto the pancakes after you’ve poured them onto the griddle (don’t put them into the batter). They add the perfect tang! Serve with fancy syrup, like this homemade blueberry syrup. Serve with homemade jam, like our chai cherry jam, rhubarb jam (or compote), or cranberry jam. Sprinkle with toasted nuts, like toasted almonds, toasted pecans or toasted walnuts.
🍌 Love banana flavor? Our Healthy Banana Muffins or Healthy Banana Bread use the same method! Or browse our favorite banana recipes.
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