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Banana oat pancakes with only 3 ingredients
What do you normally eat for breakfast? Muesli? Toast? Fruits? A smoothie? Porridge? Something savory? What about a yummy breakfast such as pancakes? I mean, why not? Pancakes are amazing and they can be even healthy, when they are made with plantbased wholefood ingredients. Besides they taste very delicious. I love to eat my pancakes in combination with fruits since it makes them even healthier. Some people might fear that pancakes contain too much fat, sodium and calories. But don’t be afraid, my vegan banana oat pancakes are low in fat and sodium and the batter contains just 1 tbsp of maple syrup (you can use any other sweetener).
Why oats?
You might ask why I use oats to make pancakes instead of all purpose flour? Oats taste good, they are healthy, they are rich in fiber, protein, magnesium and especially manganese. They also contain lots of phosphorus, selenium, zinc and vitamin B1. Oats contain beta-glucans which have been shown to contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Beta-glucans is also a type of soluble fibre that slows down the absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream. Oats are furthermore very affordable. All together there are so many reasons to consume oats more often. Use gluten free oats if you have celiac disease.
Recipe for my banana oat pancakes
This recipe contains only 3 ingredients and is furthermore very easy to make. The total time to make these healthy banana oat pancakes is more or less 20 minutes. You can serve them with either fruits, homemade peanut butter, maple syrup, low calorie icing sugar or a vegan low fat chocolate sauce. Let me know how you like to eat your pancakes. If you try out my recipe please leave a comment below and tag me with @elavegan and #elavegan on Instagram or Facebook.
Banana oat pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (gluten free if needed) (90 g)
- 2/3 cup light coconut milk (canned) (160 ml)
- 1/2 banana (60-70 g)
Optional ingredients
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup for sweeter pancakes
- pinch of salt for savory pancakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the banana with a fork, add the other ingredients and stir with a whisk until just combined
- Spoon some of the batter (I use just 1-2 tbsp of batter for mini pancakes) in your hot skillet and cook on low to medium heat from both sides until golden brown
- Serve with either fruits, maple syrup, a chocolate sauce or whatever you prefer. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Looks gorgeous ???? Definitely trying this recipe soon!!
Thank you so much Mariela! I hope you will like it ????
These beauties will complement and complete your morning. Seriously these pancakes could not be simpler to make and utterly delicious too! A variety of toppings can be added, but they are scrumptious entirely on their own! And easy peasy with only ✨THREE✨ ingredients!
Thank you so much Jenna! I am really happy that you enjoyed my 3 ingredient pancakes. 🙂
Just discovered your blog and I can’t wait to try all of your recipies!! Thank you!!!!
Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙂
Hi! I am out of bananas and craving these so much! Can i use “flax egg” and if so, how much? Thank you ????
Hey Rafaela, after reading your comment, I went to the kitchen and simply tried it out. The pancakes turned out amazing! Instead of the banana, I used 2 tbsp of ground flax seeds (10 grams). You don’t even need to make the flax egg, simply add the flax meal to the oat flour, add the plant milk and 1 tbsp of maple syrup. The batter will get thicker after some minutes, so you will need to add a splash more milk later on. Let me know if you try it out 🙂
Wow thank you so much! Can’t wait to make them! X
Of course ❤️
I tried this recipe out yesterday and it was absolutely delish!! Quick and easy to make. Healthy. And soooo yummy! Thank you so much Ela. I’m looking forward to try out more of your creative recipes. <3
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback, Lies. I am super happy that the pancakes turned out great and delicious. Lots of love to you! 🙂
Ela! I love this delicious recipe! It makes breakfast full of potential???? And I really am amazed how perfectly round your pancakes are; mine are less circular which is why I haven’t posted any ???? But we do eat them! So thank you for this delightful recipe!❤️ Dee xx
Thank you so much, Dee! Mine aren’t always perfectly round either, haha, but of course, even the ugly ones taste delicious. ???? I can’t wait to see a stack of pancakes on your gorgeous blog and/or Instagram account ????
Can you use almond milk if you don’t have the coconut milk? Thanks
I never tried it but it should work too. Let me know how they turn out with almond milk. 🙂
I just made, they came out super yum. Thankyou
So glad to hear that! Thanks for your comment 🙂
easiest and nicest banana oat pancakes????????
Thanks so much for your great feedback my dear 🙂
These were soooo yummy! Best vegan pancake recipe I’ve had.
Yay, I am so glad to hear that! Thanks for your comment, Kenzi 🙂
Have made these three days in a row now! And excited for more ???? Used almond milk since that’s what we had and worked great. First day I just did the 3 ingredients and loved it but the second two I did add a teaspoon of baking soda & a capful of apple cider vinegar which gets rid of the 3 ingredient charm but made them much fluffier. Love them either way and so happy to have found this simple recipe!
Thank you very much for your sweet comment, Julia! I agree ACV and baking soda makes them fluffier. So glad you like this recipe 🙂
Can I add hazelnut flour instead of oat flour?
Never tried it out, so I can’t say if it will work or not. Please report back if you try it out.
Great recipe! Can I change to almond milk? Im from Argentina and its easier for me to find it rather than coconut milk.
Hello Agustina! Yes, almond milk should work as well. You can try it out, but if you notice that the first pancake sticks to the frying pan, then add 1-2 tsp of oil to the batter. Let me know how they turned out once you make them 🙂
Hi Michaela,
I made these beautiful pancakes today, exactly according to your recipe and they were delicious! Im not a fan of adding sugar to anything anyway, so the maple syrup is a good alternative. As you could see on my Instagram @healthy.lifestyle.rox , I topped the pancakes with plantbased yoghurt- raspberry sauce and lots of fruits, you could call it a real pancake party ;). Thank you for me this great recipe. I will definitely try more of your recipes.
Kind Regards,
Roxane
Thanks for your great feedback, Roxane! Loved seeing your wonderful Instagram photo 🙂
Hi Ela. I love your receipts, I can follow only your one some how))) May ask if I can replace banana with some nuts or veggies?I don’t mix fruits with any food, this is my life taboo.
Thank you for answering. Merry Christmas!
Eleni
Hi Eleni, I have answered a similar comment like yours before. I will just copy and paste it here:
“Instead of the banana, I used 2 tbsp of ground flax seeds (10 grams). You don’t even need to make the flax egg, simply add the flax meal to the oat flour, add the plant milk and 1 tbsp of maple syrup. The batter will get thicker after some minutes, so you will need to add a splash more milk later on. Let me know if you try it out ????”
Hi Ela,
Does the above recipe makes the amount that the picture shows?
Thanks 🙂
Hello, it really depends on the size of the pancakes. The ones in the photo are quite small but if you make them bigger you will get out fewer pancakes. If you are unsure whether the amount is enough simply double the recipe 🙂
Thanks!
It’s hard to find oat flour in the UK – what do you suggest I can replace this with?
I don’t have a food processor either so I can’t ground oats 🙁
Try buckwheat flour 🙂
What can I do if it sticks to the pan??
Hey Cristina, did you use a little bit oil and a non-stick pan? I didn’t experience this problem before. 🙂
Hello Ela. I want to make this recipe but don’t have oats or oat flour. Can i use almond or coconut flour instead?
Hi Natalie, you can buy oats in every store (probably even at the gas station). I don’t think the recipe will work with almond flour. I definitely wouldn’t try coconut flour. Buckwheat flour might work though. 🙂
Wow. We just made this recipe and I’m amazed at how these three ingredients that we always have on hand come together to make the best pancakes ever!!! We’ve made lots of other recipes from your blog and they all turned out awesome. Thank you for making healthy, vegan and gluten free food so delicious! You’re amazing Ela😀😀Keep the recipes coming😊😊
Aww, that’s awesome! I am so glad you liked the recipe. Thanks for your lovely feedback. 🙂