Banana Oat Fluffy Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes built from ripe bananas and oats, ideal for a quick wholesome breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

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

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine bananas and rolled oats in a blender or food processor; blend until mostly smooth with some oat flecks remaining. Add cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt if using, then blend briefly again.
02 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush with a thin layer of coconut or vegetable oil.
03 - Spoon heaping tablespoons of batter onto the heated skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until edges are set and bubbles form on the surface.
04 - Flip pancakes gently and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
05 - Serve pancakes warm with desired toppings such as fresh fruit, nut butter, or maple syrup.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No refined sugar needed—the bananas are sweet enough to make these genuinely taste like a treat, not a health compromise.
  • Truly simple ingredients mean you can make these even when your pantry is half-empty.
  • They're naturally dairy-free and gluten-free without tasting like you're eating for a restriction.
02 -
  • Overblending is your only real enemy—if you whiz the batter for too long, the oats release too much starch and the pancakes become dense and rubbery instead of light and fluffy.
  • The batter thickens as it sits, so if you're making a second batch and it feels too thick, a splash of milk (or water) loosens it right up.
03 -
  • The batter should be thick enough that it spreads slightly but doesn't run—if it's too runny, you've likely used very soft bananas, so a touch of extra oats mixed in corrects it instantly.
  • Medium heat is crucial; too hot and the bottoms char before the insides cook, too cool and they spread thin and won't get fluffy at all.
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