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    Pinch Me Good! » Breakfast » Healthy Banana Oat Pancakes – Gluten Free

    Healthy Banana Oat Pancakes – Gluten Free

    March 23, 2019 by Amy Estes 4 Comments

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    These delicious Banana Oat Pancakes are made with 4 main ingredients and a few mix-ins for extra flavor. Naturally sweetened with bananas and EASY to whip up in the blender. They are kid-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free! You are going to LOVE them!

    Syrup being poured onto a stack of blueberry banana oat pancakes.

    These healthy banana oat pancakes have become a staple recipe for my family when we crave pancakes but are short on time. The batter is mixed in the blender and then poured onto a buttery, hot pan or skillet, which results in beautifully golden, flavorful pancakes that taste like banana bread. 

    We are also loving these easy almond flour pancakes that are similar but grain-free!

    I added some fresh blueberries for blueberry banana pancakes and my kids loved them! You could also add chocolate chips for banana chocolate chip pancakes!

    You can top them with maple syrup, creamy nut butter, whipped cream, or yogurt for a fun, indulgent but healthy breakfast everyone will love!

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    • Why you’ll love these blueberry banana pancakes
    • Ingredients In Banana Oat Pancakes
    • Best kitchen tools for making pancakes
    • Customizing Your Pancakes
    • How to make the best banana oat pancakes
    • Expert Tips for the best results
    • Storing and reheating pancakes
    • Serving Suggestions
    • More healthy pancake recipes to try!
    • Healthy Banana Oat Pancakes

    Why you’ll love these blueberry banana pancakes

    • Simple – just 4 main ingredients: bananas, oats, and eggs.
    • Healthy – low in calories, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!
    • Easiest pancake recipe – whip up the batter in the blender then cook on a hot skillet and enjoy!
    • Meal prep pancakes – these banana pancakes store and reheat very well, making them ideal for meal prep.
    • Kid-friendly – my kids loved them!

    Ingredients In Banana Oat Pancakes

    This banana oat pancakes recipe contains just 4 main ingredients. I added some extras like baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla and blueberries for extra flavor.

    Ingredients for blueberry banana pancakes with labels over each ingredient
    • Bananas – fresh, ripe, or medium-ripe bananas will result in sweeter pancakes but any fresh bananas will work.
    • Eggs – just a few large eggs are needed to bind the batter together. 
    • Oats – rolled oats or old-fashioned oats are recommended for this recipe. Steel-cut oats will not work as well. 
    • Butter – used to cook the pancakes. You can also use coconut oil or ghee.
    • Extras – vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder are added for additional flavor and fluffiness. These ingredients are optional but recommended for the best, most delicious results.

    Best kitchen tools for making pancakes

    • Blender
    • Skillet or griddle
    • Measuring cup
    • Spatula
    Close up of pieces of blueberry pancakes on a fork with more pancakes behind it on the plate with sliced banana on them.

    Customizing Your Pancakes

    • Mix-ins – mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, chopped strawberries, blueberries, or apples
    • Toppings – peanut butter, yogurt, whipped cream, or Nutella.
    • Make baby pancakes – kids, especially babies will love mini versions of these pancakes.

    How to make the best banana oat pancakes

    These flourless banana pancakes are so easy to whip up and are great for a fun family breakfast everyone will love! Here is a summary of the steps for how to make them. Get the complete list of recipe ingredients and instructions in the recipe card located at the bottom of this post.

    Oats and sliced bananas in a blender pitcher.

    Step 1: Add all of the ingredients, except the blueberries to a blender

    Banana pancakes batter in a blender pitcher.

    Step 2: Blend on high until a smooth pancake batter forms – about 15-20 seconds.

    Banana pancakes batter with fresh blueberries in a blender pitcher.

    Step 3: Fold in the blueberries.

    Pancakes uncooked with blueberries in them cooking in a pan with brown butter.

    Step 4: Heat a skillet or griddle to medium. Butter the cooking surface, then pour ¼-⅓ cup of pancake batter onto the skillet, spacing them 1-2 inches apart. Cook for 3-4 minutes until edges set and bubbles form. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

    Top with fresh fruit and warm maple syrup.

    Palte full of golden brown banana pancakes with blueberries and sliced banana on them with a fork on the plate and more blueberries and some syrup behind them.

    Expert Tips for the best results

    • Don’t over-mix the batter – This will result in “gummy” tasting pancakes and nobody wants that. We want fluffy, pancake deliciousness, right? 15-20 seconds on high speed should do it.
    • Use ripe or medium ripe bananas – this is key for flavorful pancakes since the bananas are used to naturally sweeten the pancakes, which allows this recipe to remain refined sugar-free. 
    • Let the batter rest – after you blend the ingredients to make the batter, let it rest in the blender for 5 minutes before folding in the strawberries. This time helps the batter thicken for fluffier pancakes. 
    • Measure the pancake batter – I make pancakes a lot and I always measure my batter in ¼-⅓ cupfuls to get nice, even-sized pancakes. This also helps ensure they all cook evenly. 

    Storing and reheating pancakes

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat portions in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. 

    Serving Suggestions

    • Scrambles eggs
    • Bacon
    • Breakfast Sausage
    • Strawberry Oatmeal
    Plate full of pancakes topped with fruit with more fruit in a bowl behind it.

    More healthy pancake recipes to try!

    • 10 Minute Blueberry Protein Pancakes
    • Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
    • Strawberry Pancakes

    Did you try this recipe? If you did then please leave a rating and comment below.

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    Healthy Banana Oat Pancakes


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    • Author: Amy Estes
    • Total Time: 17 minutes
    • Yield: 10–12 pancakes 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    These delicious banana oar pancakes are made with 4 main ingredients and a few mix-ins for extra flavor. Naturally sweetened with bananas and EASY to whip up in the blender. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free pancakes that everyone will love!


    Ingredients

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    • 4 large eggs
    • 2 medium ripe bananas
    • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
    • 1 scoop (¼ cup) vanilla protein powder – or oat flour 
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½  teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅔ cup fresh or frozen blueberries

    Additional ingredients for cooking and serving

    • 2–3 tablespoons butter – to cook the pancakes
    • Maple syrup

    Instructions

    1. Add all of the pancake ingredients, except the blueberries to a high-speed blender and blend on high for 15-20 seconds until a smooth batter forms. Let the pancake batter sit in the blender for 5 minutes to thicken up, then fold in the blueberries. 
    2. Heat up a medium-size skillet or griddle to medium heat and add a pat of butter to the pan or griddle. Once hot, pour the batter into the pan in ¼ cupfuls, spaced about 2 inches apart. 
    3. Once the tops of the pancakes start to bubble a little, flip and cook until light brown. About 3-4 minutes for the first side and 1-2 minutes on the second side. Continue until you have made all of the pancakes. This recipe makes about 12 pancakes.
    4. Serve these banana pancakes with extra blueberries, banana slices, and warm maple syrup. 

    Notes

    • Don’t over-mix the batter – This will result in “gummy” tasting pancakes and nobody wants that. We want fluffy, pancake deliciousness, right? 30 seconds on high speed should do it.
    • Use ripe bananas – ripe bananas will result in sweeter pancakes without added sugar. 
    • Cook the pancakes in even sizes by using a measuring cup to pour the batter. This will help yield even cooking times. A ¼ cup measuring cup is the perfect size for a nice round, even pancakes.
    • Storing and reheating – These pancakes can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a 4 days. Just make sure they are fully cooled before putting them in the fridge. To reheat: Place in the microwave for 30 seconds or toast in a warm pan.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 12 minutes
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Carisa

      January 31, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      How many pancakes for one serving?

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      • Amy

        January 31, 2020 at 10:17 pm

        Hi Carisa, 3 pancakes per serving.

        Reply
    2. Donna

      February 15, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      LOVED this recipe. I used quick oats because I didn’t have a blender. I used electric beaters to mix. I probably mixed it more than I should have but they still were really really good!

      Reply
      • Amy

        February 15, 2022 at 7:13 pm

        Hi Donna, I am so glad you like it!

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