Fitness / April 5, 2024

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

Whole grain and naturally sweet – what’s the harm in a bit of dessert for breakfast?

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We’re always worried about the healthiest foods for each of our meals, often denying ourselves dessert (and other sweet treats) for the sake of our dietary needs and discipline! Sometimes it feels like the only way to eat healthy is to go without; but, there’s been some research that proves that you may be abstaining for nothing! Are we at FoodFaithFitness saying that dessert is good for you actually? No, though you can find a lot of very delicious, very health-conscious desserts on our website! But we’re not saying you should skip out on breakfast, either!

Research shows that a meal containing carbs eaten early in the morning makes for a great way to stay energized throughout the day! A lot of breakfast foods are well known for being sweet, be it sugary cereals or syrupy waffles, but that might fit into the common demands for carbs in the early waking hours! That said, it can’t be healthy to consume all of that sugar every morning, right? There’s got to be a better (healthier) way!

Crave no longer! Our banana oatmeal pancakes have all the sweet-tooth satisfaction of banana-topped pancakes and the whole grain goodness of oatmeal, letting you have your (pan)cake and eat it too! Naturally sweet and filling, banana oatmeal pancakes can deliver your dessert to breakfast (or your breakfast to dessert if you’re fixing a hankering for banana nut bliss!). We can’t recommend this recipe any higher (except perhaps topped with candied pecans, if you’re feeling indulgent!)

Are Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Healthy?

Surprisingly, yes! Bananas are an excellent source for potassium and other vitamins and provide a natural sweetness the more ripe you can find them! Almond milk provides even more natural sweetness along with a little vanilla extract and cinnamon makes you feel like dessert couldn’t be any better for you; however, the fiber in rolled oats and the vegetarian ingredients make this breakfast genuinely healthier than your typical fruit-decorated flapjacks! If you want them vegan, just substitute the eggs for store-bought vegan eggs and devour your dessert for breakfast!

Banana nut? What if I can’t have either of those things? what makes fruits and nuts pair well?

Banana nut is a decadent flavor that is almost unmistakable! Delicious fruity sweetness, especially with candied pecans, helps really hit you in your banana-bread craving! But did you know that there are other fruit-nut pairings that can’t be beat? Next time you’re making banana oatmeal pancakes, give baked apples and almonds a shot (they both share a flavor palate!) or even a colorful combination of strawberries and pistachios! Most fruit pairs nicely with nuts, giving to their shared natural flavors, and many can get you to that decadent dessert-y flavor you secretly crave for breakfast!

INGREDIENTS

2 medium ripe bananas the more brown spots, the sweeter
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats gluten-free if necessary
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Olive oil or coconut oil for cooking

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend

Combine ripe bananas, eggs, and other pancake ingredients in a blender until smooth. Let the batter rest to thicken.

Cook

Heat a lightly oiled griddle and pour in the batter to form pancakes. Cook until bubbles form, then flip to brown the other side.

Serve

Enjoy these fluffy, golden-brown pancakes with your favorite healthy toppings for a delightful breakfast experience.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store?

If you opt to make banana oatmeal pancakes ahead of time, I highly recommend refrigerating them in the door to ensure they don’t get too cold and dry out quickly. Microwaving them wrapped in a wet paper towel or with some added butter can help preserve that fluffy goodness for late-night snacking! If you have toppings (like fresh bananas or nuts), keep them whole and at room temperature until you’re ready to decorate your pancakes – then, slice/chop them up and sprinkle on top!

My first pancake didn’t turn out quite right, what do i do with it?

In my household, the first pancake always goes to the chef (a treat for putting in the hard work of cooking so early in the morning), but if you were going to eat all by yourself anyways, you can hide it underneath your other pancakes for a more Instagram-able stack of flapjacks! Or you can give your first, wonky pancake to your woofers friend as the recipe is totally safe for puppy sous-chefs you might have circling underfoot!

If I’m trying to stay healthy, what can i top my pancakes with that isn’t syrup?

Maple syrup, while often vegan, typically isn’t very healthy to top your pancakes with, especially if you’re trying to avoid all the added sugars common to sweet and decadent breakfasts. Try your favorite flavor of honey or even agave syrup for alternatives!

Can’t have pancakes without butter! but i made them vegan! how do i keep it that way?

Nothing pairs with sweet pancakes better than just a dash of salty fat! Margarine is one of the most common go-to vegan alternatives for butter spreads, but there are some nut-based butter substitutes that might pair better with the banana-bread pallet offered by banana oatmeal pancakes.

What do I do if i want banana oatmeal waffles?

Pancake and waffle batter share a lot of similarities, so much so that I would say the best way to make a waffle batter out of our recommended recipe is to give it an extra beating when combining ingredients! Pancakes thrive on their lumpy batters but waffles need a thin liquid batter to fit into the nooks and crannies of a waffle iron – so give your batter a thorough mixing and pour into your waffle maker for healthy, tasty waffles!

Serving Suggestions

Banana oatmeal pancakes and other FoodFaithFitness spins on breakfast staples make perfect couples! With a sweet treat like these flapjacks, try serving alongside a healthy zucchini and turkey hash for that sweet and savory combo that doesn’t quit! Another good combination, if you’re not quite satisfied with how sweet these babies can be, is to pair our pancakes with peanut butter in the form of a protein-packed smoothie! With our healthy banana oatmeal pancakes, you can have your dessert (however you want it) and eat it, too!

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 209kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

2 medium ripe bananas the more brown spots, the sweeter
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats gluten-free if necessary
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Olive oil or coconut oil for cooking

Instructions

Place bananas, eggs, almond milk, vanilla extract, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt into a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth. It should be about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Allow the batter to rest in the blender for a few minutes to absorb some of the liquid. It will thicken the batter slightly.
Preheat a non-stick griddle or pan over medium heat. Brush the surface with olive oil or coconut oil.
Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2-4 minutes. I usually flip mine when I see the edges firming up and bubbles forming on the surface. You should reduce the heat to medium-low if you see the pancakes brown too quickly.
Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Remove pancakes from the griddle and repeat with the remaining batter (you may need to add more oil as needed). Remember to wipe the griddle between batches.
Serve the pancakes hot, with your choice of toppings. I recommend fresh fruits, almond butter or a drizzle of pure maple syrup.