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    Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

    Published: Jan 30, 2022 by Marissa Stevens · 66 Comments

    Gluten FreeVegetarian

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    banana oatmeal pancake stack served on a white plate with melting butter and maple syrup

    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 with simple ingredients, entirely in the blender. I love to top them with butter and a generous drizzle of real maple syrup! 

    Pouring maple syrup over a stack of Banana Oatmeal Pancakes on a white plate.

    My typical banana pancakes 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.

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    • More of My Favorite Breakfast Recipes
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    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! Delicate, natural sweetness from ripe bananas rounded out with warm nuttiness from the oats. And so tender that they melt in your mouth. Hungry yet?

    Ingredients You Need to Make Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

    • Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: not quick cooking
    • Baking Powder
    • Fine Sea Salt: or twice the amount of kosher salt
    • Milk: whole milk or alternative milk like oat milk or unsweetened almond milk
    • Banana: ideally overripe
    • Eggs: large or extra large
    • Honey: or maple syrup
    • Real Vanilla Extract: 
    • Butter: or coconut oil
    • Maple Syrup: optional but recommended!

    These also happen to be gluten free pancakes. So if you love pancakes, but are dealing with gluten sensitivity, these make a perfect breakfast!

    Recipe Options

    You have endless options with this healthy pancake recipe, here are some ideas:

    • Feel free to use your milk of choice. For a dairy free version, use oat milk, almond milk or other nut milk.
    • Add in a handful of fresh blueberries or chopped pecans to the pancake batter for extra texture and flavor.
    • Get creative with toppings: Instead of maple syrup, slather on some peanut butter or almond butter and top with chocolate chips, banana slices or other fresh fruit.
    • Spice up the batter with ground cinnamon and/or ground nutmeg.

    More of My Favorite Breakfast Recipes

    • Belgian Waffles (The best waffle I know - light as air, crisp on the outside and tender in the middle. A make ahead batter with yeast that's so convenient!)
    • Almond Flour Banana Pancakes (Fluffy and tender pancakes that are also gluten free!)
    • Oat Flour Pancakes (Another delicious gluten free option that's weekday morning easy!)
    • Baked Eggs (A perfect pair to these pancakes!)
    • Breakfast Quiche (Decadent and perfect for celebration brunches!)
    • Savory Crepes (The French classic filled with melty cheese and ham.)
    • Oatmeal Banana Bread (One of my all-time favorite quick breads. And the portable version: Banana Oatmeal Muffins.)

    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.

    Banana Oatmeal Pancake Batter Ingredients in blender
    Banana Oatmeal Pancake Batter in the Blender

    2. Add butter to a hot pan and swirl to coat. Drop batter by ¼ cupfuls onto hot nonstick skillet and cook until the batter starts to bubble. Flip cakes and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to serving plate and repeat with remaining batter.

    Adding Batter in quarter cup scoops
    Banana Oatmeal Pancake Flipped

    3. Serve hot pancakes with butter and real maple syrup.

    Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe Video

    Pouring maple syrup over a stack of Banana Oatmeal Pancakes on a white plate.

    Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

    Marissa Stevens
    These delicious banana oatmeal pancakes come together in minutes with the batter made entirely in the blender! 
    4.85 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 343 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ 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
     

    • 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.
    • Heat large skillet over medium heat until hot; add 2 teaspoons butter and swirl to coat. Scoop batter by ¼ 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.
    • Serve pancakes with butter and real maple syrup.

    Notes

    1. Be sure to look for gluten free oats if gluten content is a concern for you.
    2. Note that you'll need a ¼-cup measuring cup to scoop the batter.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 262mgPotassium: 585mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 430IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 2.4mg
    Keyword birthday breakfast, blender, Easter breakfast, easy, gluten free, Sunday morning
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    1. DAMON A RUNYON says

      February 07, 2022 at 7:42 am

      5 stars
      HI MARISSA,
      I JUST MADE THESE BANANA OATMEAL PANCAKES. WOW! WOW! WOW!
      I DOUBLED THE RECIPE AND SAVED A BIG PILE OF PANCAKES. I ONLY EAT EVERY OTHER DAY SO THESE WILL LAST ABOUT A WEEK. MY WIFE ALSO LOVES THEM AND SO DOES OUR NEIGHBOR. THE NEXT TIME, I MIGHT DROP A FEW BLUEBERRIES ON TOP BEFORE I FLIP THEM, OR CHOCOLATE CHIPS. YUM. I WAS THINKING OF ADDING SOME CORN MEAL. WHAT DO YOU THINK ? THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR GREAT RECIPES.
      GRATEFULLY YOURS,
      DAMON

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        February 08, 2022 at 10:40 am

        Hi Damon! Thank you for your kind comment - so glad you're enjoying the recipe! Sure, you could add a little cornmeal for crunch if you like.

        Reply
    2. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      February 06, 2022 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      I’m not sure if I’ve seen these before, but if I have, thank you for the friendly reminder I need to make this recipe immediately!! I love pancakes, but they have to be fluffy and fun (I don’t like plain pancakes. Booooring! So, These are perfect! Plus I love how easy they are - just blend and pour! I can handle that! 😉 can’t wait to try these!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        February 06, 2022 at 3:28 pm

        My pleasure, Cheyanne! I hope you'll love them!

        Reply
    3. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      January 31, 2022 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      Lately I've really been enjoying oats in my pancakes. This stack looks absolutely wonderful Marissa!! I know my kids would love them too - that natural sweetness from the banana is the best!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        February 03, 2022 at 3:54 pm

        I agree, Katherine! Thanks so much.

        Reply
    4. MaryAnn | The Beach House Kitchen says

      January 31, 2022 at 11:52 am

      I'd absolutely love a stack Marissa! And I'm bookmarking these to make for my boys when they come visit. I know they'd love them!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        February 03, 2022 at 3:54 pm

        I love to hear that, MaryAnn! Thank you.

        Reply
    5. David @ Spiced says

      January 31, 2022 at 4:45 am

      5 stars
      I love pancakes! We haven't made them in quite a while, so I think it's time to fix that. And the blender is such a great trick for these. I'm thinking pancakes for dinner one night soon!!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        February 03, 2022 at 3:54 pm

        Great idea, David!

        Reply
    6. Lisa E says

      September 01, 2020 at 9:21 am

      Can this batter be made in advance?? Looking for recipes to take camping.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        September 01, 2020 at 11:49 am

        Hi there, Lisa! I haven't made this batter in advance, but I think it would work just fine if you blend everything but the baking powder and whisk that in just before making your pancakes. Have fun camping!

        Reply
    7. Jessica says

      August 28, 2020 at 7:38 am

      I love this pancake recipe! I make them for my 5 year granddaughter, and for an extra treat I add chocolate chips to them...so yummy 😋

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        August 31, 2020 at 12:41 pm

        I love that you make these for your granddaughter, Jessica! Chocolate chips are such a fun addition!

        Reply
    8. Melissa says

      May 18, 2020 at 7:23 am

      5 stars
      Love these pancakes! So easy to make and a great way to use up bananas. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        May 18, 2020 at 9:07 am

        My pleasure, Melissa! So glad you're enjoying these!

        Reply
    9. Jeannie says

      May 03, 2020 at 8:03 am

      Hi good morning, this recipe looks great, sounds great, but I have leftover cooked oats, and I was wondering if I could use those instead, and not add all the milk since there’s a lot of liquid in already cooked oats? Wondering if anyone has tried this yet? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        May 03, 2020 at 11:26 am

        Good morning, Jeannie! It's a great question, but my fear is that you'll be disappointed in the texture if you start with oats that already cooked. I'm afraid your pancakes would turn out gummy instead of fluffy.

        Reply
    10. Leticia says

      April 27, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      I’ve been looking for a healthy and delicious banana pancake recipe and I came across this one and they are delicious.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        April 27, 2020 at 1:39 pm

        So glad you enjoyed these, Leticia! Thank you for coming back to let me know!

        Reply
    11. Joanne says

      May 17, 2019 at 8:31 pm

      These look so good Marissa!!! It’s a long weekend for me and I need a stack of these in my weekend meal planning!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 18, 2019 at 4:47 pm

        Thank you, Joanne! Yes you do! 😉 I hope you love them!

        Reply
    12. Cherry says

      May 11, 2019 at 12:11 am

      Hi Marissa. I'm so keen to try this recipe. Do you know if I can substitute normal milk with soy milk?

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 11, 2019 at 7:31 am

        Hi Cherry! Yes, soy milk should work just fine.

        Reply
    13. Mary says

      May 05, 2019 at 7:15 am

      Marissa. Thank you for this quick,easy, and delicious recipe. I made a few substitutions due to dietary restrictions without any issue. I used reduced sodium baking powder, evaporated milk (I didnt have skim) yogurt butter, and egg substitute. They turned out fluffy and tasty.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 05, 2019 at 10:29 pm

        That's wonderful, Mary! So glad you enjoyed them! Thank you for coming back to let me know!

        Reply
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