Banana Oat Fluffy Pancakes (Printable)

Wholesome, fluffy pancakes crafted from ripe bananas and oats for a quick breakfast.

# What you need:

→ Base

01 - 2 large ripe bananas
02 - 1 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free if needed

→ 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

# How to make it:

01 - Place bananas and oats into a blender or food processor and blend until a mostly smooth batter forms, leaving some oat flecks. Add cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt if using; blend briefly to combine.
02 - Warm a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a thin layer of oil.
03 - Spoon heaping tablespoons of batter onto the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until edges set and bubbles appear on the surface.
04 - Flip pancakes gently and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until golden brown.
05 - Serve warm with preferred toppings such as fresh fruit, nut butter, or maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You probably already have everything you need sitting on your counter right now.
  • Theyre naturally sweet so you can skip the sugar without missing it.
  • They cook fast and cleanup is just one pan and a blender.
  • Kids love them and you feel good serving something this simple and wholesome.
02 -
  • Dont cook these on high heat or theyll burn on the outside before the centers set.
  • Let the batter rest for a minute after blending so the oats can soften slightly and the pancakes hold together better.
  • If your bananas arent very ripe, the pancakes wont taste as sweet and the texture might be a little dense.
03 -
  • Use a small ice cream scoop to portion the batter so all your pancakes cook evenly.
  • Wipe the pan with a paper towel between batches to remove any burnt bits and keep the surface clean.
  • If the batter thickens as it sits, stir in a teaspoon of water to loosen it back up.
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