Description
Banana Oat Pancakes are naturally sweet, wholesome, and made with simple ingredients, making them a perfect healthy breakfast option. These pancakes are easy to prepare, gluten-free when using certified oats, and provide a nutritious start to your day with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas combined with the heartiness of oats.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk (or almond milk for dairy-free option)
Instructions
- Prepare Oat Flour: Blend the rolled oats in a blender or food processor until they form a fine oat flour to ensure a smooth batter.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the ripe banana, egg, milk, baking powder, and cinnamon (if using) to the blender with the oat flour.
- Blend Batter: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a thick batter.
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a greased non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat to ensure even cooking of the pancakes.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour portions of batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface, indicating that the underside is set.
- Flip Pancakes: Carefully flip each pancake and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Use almond milk or any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the batter for additional texture and flavor.
- If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk to adjust consistency.
- Certified gluten-free oats should be used to maintain gluten-free status.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
