No Flour Banana Pancakes

This no-flour banana pancake recipe offers a delightful combination of nutty and sweet powered by nutrient-rich ingredients that do not sacrifice flavor. Ripened bananas and oats blended into fine flour come together to produce healthy banana oat pancakes that are golden brown, crisp around the edges yet moist on the inside.

Pancakes are an ubiquitous breakfast family favorite. Perfectly fluffy golden stacks of warm, fresh from the skillet pancakes dressed with maple syrup and some fresh fruit, or a dollop of peanut butter is pure love.

They are so popular and are a staple for family breakfasts whether they’re for a hurried weekday or a lazy weekend. I decided to make a healthier alternative for my family. My whole family loved these healthy banana oat pancakes. If you are bananas about bananas then this is a recipe you must try!

If you are after the texture of traditional pancakes then this recipe is not suitable for you. Banana oat pancakes do not have flour and therefore cannot achieve the consistency of traditional pancakes made with flour.

Ingredients needed

Bananas

Overripe bananas are recommended to lend sweetness to the pancakes.

Eggs

The eggs bind the pancake ingredients together and give them structure.

Rolled oats

These will be blended into a fine powder that will help hold the ingredients together.

Ground cinnamon

Enhances flavor

Vanilla extract

Enhances the sweet and nutty flavors

Hemp seed hearts

Adds an extra punch of nuttiness as well as nutrition

Salt

Balances the sweet flavors

Oil

The oil is used to cook the pancakes.

Are banana oat pancakes healthy?

Yes, the primary ingredients are packed with heart healthy vitamins and nutrients that help keep you full throughout the day. Bananas are bursting with nutrients such as potassium, fiber, folate and vitamin c.

Oats are a great source of fiber and are high in vitamin B1, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, zinc and iron. Oats are naturally gluten free however some oats are processed in factories that also handle wheat products so it is important to seek out certified gluten free oats if you are trying to avoid gluten. If you’re looking for more oat recipes check out this toasted cinnamon spice oatmeal.

Hemp seeds hearts are protein packed and loaded with essential omega-3 fatty acids as well as other nutrients that support bone and heart health.

Eggs are a staple superfood. They offer complete protein and help to improve “good cholesterol” levels.

Cinnamon is a delicious spice known for its anti-inflammatory properties and its rich in antioxidants.

How do you make healthy banana pancakes?

The first thing you wanna do is make the oat flour. This is super easy to do. Just add the oats to a blender and blend them into a fine flour-like consistency.

Next add the eggs, bananas, ground cinnamon, hemp seed hearts, salt, vanilla extract and oat flour to a large bowl.

Use a fork to mash up the bananas well. Then, continue to beat with a fork until the ingredients are well combined.

Heat up a skillet over medium heat and add the oil. To make one pancake add a little less than 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet. You should be able to make 2-3 pancakes at a time depending on how big the skillet is. Cook for just a few minutes.

Then flip the pancakes and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer the pancakes to a plate and repeat the above steps with the remaining batter.

How long do they last in the fridge?

These pancakes will stay good for 2 days in the fridge. They are great for a quick and healthy snack. Just heat them in the microwave until warm.

No flour banana pancakes recipe

These flourless banana pancakes are perfect for fast, satisfying, healthy weekday breakfasts. However if you feel like indulging they can also be served with maple syrup, Nutella, chocolate chips or a pat of butter.

I truly hope you have enjoyed today’s recipe and I hope you will give it a try! I’d love to hear your thoughts on it in the comments below. Also don’t forget to leave it a rating.

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