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Healthy banana pancakes

Healthy Banana Pancakes: A Cozy Breakfast Favorite for Chilly Mornings


Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas (the spottier, the better!)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup milk (any kind—almond, oat, dairy)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

  • Pinch of salt

Cooking

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter (for greasing the pan)


Optional Add-ins & Toppings

  • Chopped walnuts or pecans (for crunch)

  • Dark chocolate chips (for indulgence)

  • Sliced bananas, berries, or Greek yogurt for serving


Instructions

1. Mash the Bananas

In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. A few small lumps add great texture.

2. Whisk in Wet Ingredients

Add eggs, milk, vanilla, and maple syrup. Whisk until fully combined.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients Separately

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

4. Combine and Rest the Batter

Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes to thicken and activate the baking powder.

5. Preheat and Grease the Pan

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with coconut oil or butter.

6. Cook the Pancakes

Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.

7. Serve Warm

 

Stack the pancakes high, top with sliced bananas, a drizzle of maple syrup, and any of your favorite toppings.