Description

Healthy Quick Easy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are a nutritious and delicious breakfast option that combines ripe bananas, rolled oats, and eggs into fluffy pancakes. These pancakes are naturally sweetened, quick to prepare, and perfect for a wholesome start to your day. With simple ingredients and optional toppings like cinnamon, berries, or nuts, they offer a customizable and satisfying meal suitable for the whole family.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 ripe bananas
2 large eggs
1 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup milk or dairy-free alternative

Optional Mix-ins and Toppings

Cinnamon
Berries
Nuts

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Instructions

Soak oats: In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats with 1 cup of milk or a dairy-free alternative. Allow the mixture to sit for about 10 minutes so the oats soften, creating a better pancake texture.
Mash bananas: While the oats soak, mash the ripe bananas in a separate bowl until smooth to ensure they blend well into the batter.
Combine ingredients: Add the mashed bananas, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the soaked oat mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until fully combined into a smooth batter.
Preheat skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the skillet if needed to prevent sticking during cooking.
Cook pancakes: Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the pancake and cook the other side for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with your choice of optional toppings like cinnamon, fresh berries, or nuts for added flavor and texture.

Notes

Using ripe bananas enhances the natural sweetness of the pancakes without added sugar.
For a gluten-free version, ensure the rolled oats are certified gluten-free.
You can customize your pancakes by adding mix-ins such as cinnamon, blueberries, or chopped nuts directly into the batter.
These pancakes can be made vegan by substituting eggs with flax or chia seed egg replacements and using plant-based milk.
Cook pancakes on medium heat to avoid burning while ensuring the inside cooks thoroughly.