Fluffy Banana Oat Pancakes (Printable Version)

Fluffy, protein-rich pancakes with ripe bananas and oats. Naturally sweet, gluten-free, and dairy-free breakfast.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 large ripe bananas
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - Pinch of salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ For Cooking

08 - 1 to 2 teaspoons coconut oil or neutral oil

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Add rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to the blended mixture. Blend until fully incorporated with a mostly smooth consistency, allowing some oat texture to remain.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat the surface with oil.
04 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set.
05 - Carefully flip pancakes using a spatula and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Transfer warm pancakes to a serving plate and top with fresh fruit, yogurt, maple syrup, or preferred accompaniments.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Only five real ingredients and they all work together without fuss or fancy technique.
  • You can mix the batter in under five minutes and feel good about eating something naturally sweet and filling.
  • They freeze beautifully so you can make a double batch and toast them straight from the freezer on busy mornings.
02 -
  • If your bananas aren't ripe enough, the pancakes will taste flat and won't hold together as well, so wait for those brown spots.
  • Don't crank the heat too high or the outside will burn before the inside cooks through, medium heat is your friend here.
  • Let the batter rest for a minute or two after blending so the oats can absorb some moisture and the pancakes cook more evenly.
03 -
  • Use a quarter-cup measuring cup to pour the batter so every pancake comes out the same size and cooks evenly.
  • If the batter thickens while it sits, stir in a tablespoon of water or milk to bring it back to the right consistency.
  • Wipe the skillet with a paper towel between batches to clear away any burnt bits and keep your pancakes looking clean and golden.
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