Banana Oat Fluffy Pancakes (Printable)

Wholesome, fluffy pancakes crafted from ripe bananas and oats—ideal for a quick morning meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 large ripe bananas
02 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free certified if needed)

→ Optional Add-Ins

03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

→ For Cooking

06 - 1 to 2 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable oil

# Directions:

01 - Combine bananas and oats in a blender or food processor; blend until batter is mostly smooth with some oat flecks remaining. Add cinnamon, vanilla, and salt if using; blend briefly again.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with oil.
03 - Spoon heaping tablespoons of batter onto skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes until edges set and bubbles appear on surface.
04 - Flip carefully and cook 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
05 - Serve warm with desired toppings such as fresh fruit, nut butter, or maple syrup.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Just two ingredients means no scrambling through the fridge or pantry at dawn.
  • Naturally sweetened by the bananas, so you skip the guilt and actually taste real food.
  • Genuinely works for dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan diets without feeling like a compromise.
02 -
  • The batter thickens as it sits, so if you're making a second batch ten minutes later, you might need a splash of water to loosen it back up.
  • Medium heat is your friend here because these pancakes burn easily on high heat; they'll look golden but taste acrid if you're not patient.
  • Overripe bananas with brown spots make sweeter, more flavorful pancakes than ones that are still mostly yellow.
03 -
  • If you want them fluffier, stir in 1/2 tsp baking powder and an egg before cooking—you'll get more rise and a slightly airier texture, though you'll lose the vegan angle.
  • Always use the ripest bananas you can find; pale yellow bananas make thin, slightly rubbery pancakes while heavily spotted ones blend into silky batter that turns golden and soft.
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