When I’m in the mood for a hearty, no-fuss breakfast, Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are perfect. They’re fluffy and tender and the batter is made in minutes, entirely in the blender. I love to top them with butter and a generous drizzle of real maple syrup!
I typically make banana pancakes that are a cross between a crepe and a traditional pancake. I love them, but they require some finesse and a bit of time to prepare. So the first time I made these banana oatmeal pancakes, I was really skeptical that they would turn out well. I piled the ingredients into a blender, whirled them into a creamy batter and thought, “This is just too easy!” But then I scooped the batter onto a hot skillet and watched them puff up beautifully and then, more importantly, I tasted them! Delicately sweet from ripe banana rounded out with warm nuttiness from the oats. And so tender that they melt in your mouth tender. Hungry yet?
These also happen to be gluten free pancakes. So if you love pancakes, but are dealing with gluten sensitivity, you’ve got to try these!
How to Make Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
1. Combine oats, baking powder, salt, milk and ripe banana in a blender pitcher; blend until smooth. Add eggs, honey and vanilla and blend just until combined.
2. Add butter to a hot pan and swirl to coat. Scoop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto hot skillet and cook until the batter starts to bubble. Flip and cook through. Transfer to serving plate and repeat with remaining batter.
3. Serve hot pancakes with butter and real maple syrup.
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe Video
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
These delicious banana oatmeal pancakes come together in minutes with the batter made entirely in the blender!
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large ripe banana cut into 1-inch thick rounds
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
For Serving:
- butter to taste
- real maple syrup to taste
Instructions
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Combine oats, baking powder, salt, milk and banana in a blender pitcher; blend until smooth, stopping the blender and stirring the mixture with a spatula as necessary to keep it moving. Add eggs, honey and vanilla and blend just until combined. (If your batter seems too thick, add milk to the blender a little at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.) Pour batter into a medium bowl for scooping.
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Heat large skillet over medium heat until hot; add 2 teaspoons butter and swirl to coat. Scoop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto hot skillet and cook until batter starts to bubble. (If batter seems to be cooking too fast, reduce heat; too slow increase heat slightly.) Flip and cook through. Transfer to serving plate and repeat with remaining batter.
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Serve pancakes with butter and real maple syrup.
Recipe Notes
Note that you'll need a 1/4-cup measuring cup to scoop the batter.
A quick question – how big is A serving?
Hi Debbie! This recipe makes a generous 2 cups of batter, so you’ll end up with 8 pancakes or so if you use a 1/4 cup measure.
I am 13 years old and I was able to make the pankcakes with no problem the kitchen is clean and everyone is enjoying thanks a lot ❤️
That’s so great to hear, Christina!!! Thank you so much for coming back to let me know!! ❤️
I don’t know where I went wrong, but mine turned out a disaster. The mixture was really thick and the pancakes wouldn’t cook through… I ended up with two sides burnt and runny in the middle. 🙁
I’m so sorry to hear this, Mel! This is the first time I’ve had a commenter mention the batter being too thick. You’re certain that your amounts were correct? I do appreciate your comment. I’ll make a note in the recipe to add milk a little at a time to the blender if the batter seems too thick.
This might sound odd, but I added a guava + a smaller sized banana, and chia seeds along with a lot more milk (I like my pancakes thin!) and it came out great! Very tropical! We don’t have access to real maple syrup where we live so using fresh fruits to sweeten this recipe was key!
Delicious! I keep recommending these to everyone. I love that they are flour-free. Any suggestions on not making a mess though? My kitchen is a disaster now haha
Hi Cheryl! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipe! I know of one reader who pours the batter directly from the blender pitcher instead of transferring to a bowl…that would save at least one dish to clean. 😉
Looks and sounds like one delicious stack Marissa! Adding these to our breakfast menu!
I love to hear that, Mary Ann! Thank you!
These just say home to me…. Pancakes always bring the troops together! Love your recipe, my friend!
What a perfect description, Annie! <3 Thank you.
Yes, I am hungry!! How could I not be staring at these beauties! Lots of maple syrup and maybe a dab of butter and I’m set! Love how easy they are too, which makes them totally do-able for weekday or weekend mornings alike 🙂
Oh Marissa! We just finished breakfast and I couldn’t wait to let you know how much we loved the Banana Oatmeal Pancakes. Oscar (our dog) and even the chickens also gobbled up a pancake or two with gusto. I make my pancakes on a griddle and just poured the batter straight from my blender. I did make a few additions just because Dave always asks for these- a tablespoon each of; unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds, flax seeds, raw sunflower seeds. A huge hit at our breakfast table this morning. Thanks for another great recipe! These are going to be regulars around here.
Sally, you made my weekend! I am just thrilled that the pancakes were such a hit, even with Oscar and the chickens!! 😉 Thank you so much…
I love you original banana pancakes, so you KNOW I’m loving these super easy banana oatmeal pancakes! These have brunch written all over them! Pinning! Cheers!
Yes! Definitely brunch worthy! Thank you, my friend!
I love how easy these are, and bananas in pancakes are one of my favorites!
So good, right! Thanks, Kevin!
These look so wholesome but still totally deliciously indulgent too! The best of both worlds really! 😀
So true! Thank you, Lorraine!
These sound delicious! And I love that they’re sweetened with honey!
I love the combo of bananas, oats and honey – made for each other! Thank you, Kelsie!
I love using oats in breads and even smoothies, but I’ve never used oats in pancakes. I need to give these a shot…they sound delicious, Marissa! And the bananas in there? Perfect for a lazy weekend morning! 🙂
You’re right, perfect for a lazy weekend morning! I hope you whip up a batch of these for Laura and Robbie! 🙂