Pancakes are absolutely delicious. But let’s face it, they aren’t exactly the ideal breakfast choice for a nutritious diet. For those of us with a sweet tooth but a healthy mind, trying to incorporate sugary satisfying yet wholesome foods into our meals can be quite tricky. Pancake recipes in particular tend to be heavy and full of unhealthy fats from full-fat dairy and sugars. Inevitably after consuming such an indulgent meal, our bodies respond with a chaotic drop in our blood sugar, thus leaving us sluggish, sleepy and tired. Not the best way to treat our bodies, right?
After a lot of research and trials, we are currently loving this low-calorie banana and oat pancake recipe. It is flourless and dairy-free, containing only natural fruit sugars and a small touch of either maple syrup or honey. It is also such an easy pancake recipe that you will find yourself cooking it over and over again!
Healthy Banana and Oat Pancakes
- V
- VG
- GF
- DF
Nutrition per portion
- Calories 195
- Fat 4.2g
- Saturates 0.9g
- Protein 7.3g
- Carbs 33.3g
- Sugars 8.7g
- Salt 0.1g
- Fibre 4g
Ingredients
- 1 Large Ripe Banana (or 2 medium ripe bananas)
- ½ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 2 Eggs (optional: free range)
- 1 Egg White (optional: free range)
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup or Honey (optional: organic)
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- ½ tsp Cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tsps Baking Powder
- A Pinch of Salt
- 1½ cups Rolled Oats (optional: gluten free)
- Coconut oil
- Make them vegan pancakes: ditch the eggs! The pancakes will taste as good but won't be as fluffy.
Method
- Mix all the ingredients (except the coconut oil) in a blender.
- Continue to blend until the pancake mixture is smooth. Stir well. Optional: add fresh blueberries to the blended mixture.
- Meanwhile, heat a pan over a medium heat and add a dash of coconut oil.
- Slowly pour approximately ¼ of the pancake mix into the pan and turn it so the mixture is in circles.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side. You will notice how the pancake slowly turns into a nice golden brown colour. Flip it over and cook the other side for another 2 minutes.
- Serve your healthy pancakes with your toppings of choice.
- Enjoy!
Topping ideas
- Fresh fruit of your choice: banana, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
- Peanut Butter
- Maple Syrup
- Honey
- Organic jam: strawberry, blueberry, raspberry
- Nuts: almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts
- Granola
- Coconut Flakes
I hope that you guys like this healthy pancake recipe. Have you made our pancakes? Or do you have any recommendations to make these pancakes even better? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
G.x
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We have the vegan version every weekend, one less ingredient and in the nutri bullet it’s super easy!
Thanks for sharing
Mike
I agree! I love it when recipes are not only delicious, but easy as well! It makes cooking way more fun.
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I love banana pancakes but I have never had banana and oats so I will definitely be trying this recipe out. They look incredible!!
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They taste even better! I hope you like them 🙂 x
Love this recipe! I have a recipe similar but I’ll definatly try this out
Thank you! x
I am most definitely saving this for future reference! Your photos make them look so delicious! I’m not vegan but I love that I would easily be able to make this for my friends who are.
Thank you Arianna 🙂 Let me know what you think when you try them! x
Love pancakes and would definitely try this.
I hope you like them 🙂
This looks like a great recipe. I will definitely be giving this a try!
Thank you! x
I love banana pancakes, but I’ve never tried to put oats in – it looks and sounds delicious!xx
They are really nice, I am obsessed! x
Looks so good and the recipe is pure perfection! Healthy way to start the day. I don’t like eating unhealthy sweets and feeling so slugging four hours later, truly messes up my energy and motivation throughout the day. Thanks for sharing!
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Awe thank you 🙂 x
These sound amazing!! Going to try and make them this week!
Hope you like them! x
O heck yes to these!!!!!!!!!!
Natonya | http://www.justnatonya.wordpress.com
I realized I already commented to these a while back, but I guess that is how good this recipe is to me, I keep coming back lol!
Hahahah, they are good and easy and delish! I don’t blame you 🙂 Plus I love seeing your comments! x
Going to have to your recipe out
Sounds delicious! Always looking for healthy alternatives to sweet dishes as I have such a sweet tooth. I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Alice! x
I would really enjoy these. This recipe is a must try.
Thank you!
That is an easy vegan recipe for pancakes, liked it, thanks:)
Deepti | http://perspectiveofdeepti.blogspot.com/
That’s amazing, thank you!x
Thanks for sharing, these look easy to make and yummy 😉
Glad you liked it! x
This look so delicious. I would like to try this. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Thanks Fadima! So glad you liked the recipe x
Ooh these sound fab! I’ve never tried making pancakes this way but I’d love to try a healthier recipe like this!
Thanks so much Jenny! This is one of my favourite healthy treats, I’m sure you’ll love them! x
Ooooh, this sounds sooo good! I’ll have to give this a try when I can. Thanks for sharing! x
Thanks Chrissy! Hope you like them x
Delicious post, I love them
Thanks for sharing
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Thank you!
What a delicious recipe! definitely worth saving for a special breakfast!
Thank you so much, Abigail! Hope you like it!