Start your day with these healthy and delicious oatmeal banana pancakes. Packed with fiber, protein, and natural sweetness, these pancakes are a great way to fuel your morning. Made with simple ingredients and easy to prepare, this recipe is perfect for both beginners and experienced cooks. Enjoy your breakfast with a stack of fluffy and nutritious oatmeal banana pancakes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Butter or oil for cooking
Directions
- In a blender or food processor, grind the oats until they turn into a fine flour-like consistency.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add the ground oats, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and honey or maple syrup (if using) to the bowl with mashed bananas. Mix well until combined and let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil as needed.
- Serve the pancakes hot with your favorite toppings such as sliced bananas, berries, maple syrup, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- Enjoy these delicious oatmeal banana pancakes as a healthy and satisfying breakfast option!
Interesting Facts
Oatmeal provides a great source of fiber and helps lower cholesterol levels.
Bananas are rich in potassium and provide natural sweetness to the pancakes.
You can customize these pancakes by adding ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins for extra flavor and texture.