Banana Oat Fluffy Pancakes (Print View)

Fluffy pancakes made with ripe bananas and oats for a wholesome, quick morning meal.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Combine bananas and oats in a blender or food processor. Blend until mostly smooth, leaving some oat flecks. Add cinnamon, vanilla, and salt if desired, then blend briefly again.
02 - Warm a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a thin layer of oil.
03 - Spoon heaping tablespoons of batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until edges set and bubbles appear on top.
04 - Flip each pancake gently and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
05 - Serve pancakes warm with preferred toppings such as fresh fruit, nut butter, or maple syrup.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It's genuinely just two ingredients, which means you'll actually make it on busy mornings instead of settling for cereal.
  • The pancakes taste like comfort food but work perfectly for anyone dodging gluten or dairy without any compromise on flavor.
  • Your kitchen will smell incredible for the few minutes you're cooking, and the whole thing comes together faster than takeout.
02 -
  • Don't over-blend your batter thinking it needs to be perfectly smooth; a few oat flecks actually create better texture and help the pancakes stay fluffy instead of turning into banana bread.
  • The ripeness of your bananas matters more than you'd think—if they're pale yellow, you can add a tablespoon of honey or a drizzle of maple syrup to the batter, but truly ripe bananas with brown spots need absolutely nothing.
  • Medium heat is your friend here; high heat will burn the outside before the inside cooks, and low heat makes them tough and pale instead of fluffy and golden.
03 -
  • Use a small scoop or measuring spoon to portion your batter evenly—consistent sizes mean they finish cooking at the same time, and they look more polished on the plate.
  • If your first pancake turns out slightly imperfect, don't sweat it; it's just the skillet adjusting to temperature, and your second batch will be flawless.
  • Let your cooked pancakes rest on a warm plate for a minute or two before serving—this lets the interior set slightly and makes them taste even better.
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