Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are delicious healthy pancakes that are gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free. You won’t miss any of it! There’s zero butter or oil in these pancakes too. These light and fluffy pancakes will keep you full and satisfied without all of the fillers. These Banana Oat Pancakes are whipped up in a blender in no time at all. You won’t believe how good they taste!
I am one of those people.
I LOVE to grocery shop. Anyone else out there thoroughly enjoy perusing the aisles of the grocery store?
When we were looking for a house to buy after moving from Texas back to Arizona, a huge pre-requisite for me was to have a Fry’s grocery store close by. That may sound crazy but as much as I cook, I didn’t want my favorite grocery store very far away. We luckily found a house right down the street from a Fry’s Marketplace so I am one happy girl. If you ever need me, I am probably there.
A few years ago, Fry’s remodeled their store and put in a natural section, which is full of natural, organic, and even plant based products that are good for our bodies. I was so excited to call one of my friends, who has celiac disease, to tell her that she needed to get to Fry’s as soon as possible and check this out. I remember her telling me how far she had to drive and how much she had to spend to buy her specialty products and now finally there was a store where she could find her gluten and dairy-free products….all in one place.
At the beginning of January, I wrote down some personal goals for my life. One was focusing more on my health and eating healthy, energy producing foods. As I’m trying to do that for myself, I am also working to provide those kinds of meals for my children. This goal has found me in the kitchen, creating recipes that still taste fabulous but have health benefits as well.
I wanted to start with breakfast and create a delicious pancake that contained no butter, no oil, no dairy, and no gluten. Was that even possible? I am here to tell you that we have succeeded, people!
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes have become a staple in our home.
These healthy pancakes are made with only 7 ingredients! They start off with hearty rolled oats, Silk Almond Milk, banana, eggs, egg whites, baking powder, salt, and a touch of REAL maple syrup. These pancakes can be made in 30 seconds in the blender. Kids can even make them! I use an electric griddle to cook 6 pancakes at a time. I whip up these super simple healthy pancakes in my Vitamix mixer. You can find one HERE.
I always have several cartons of SILK Almond and Coconut Milk in my refrigerator to use in my daily protein shake. I am on a dairy-free diet right now, so I decided to try making pancakes using almond milk instead of buttermilk. It’s amazing because SILK Almond Milk has only 30 calories per cup and is completely plant-based.
My kids are going crazy over these Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes. I make a huge batch of them, put them in a large Ziplock bag and placed it in the refrigerator.
Since I have kids who leave for school at 6:00 am, 7:00 am, and 8:00 am, it helps to have breakfast made ahead for them. And with these pancakes, they are able to quickly reheat them and have a hot breakfast. We love to top these Healthy Oatmeal Banana Pancakes with fresh berries and real maple syrup.
I love having a store nearby where I can find all-natural foods, snacks, crackers, yogurt, baking items, bulk items, cereal, protein bars, frozen items, canned food, and even cookies all in one place. I tell my kids they can pick anything they want to eat from that section — even cookies because I know they aren’t made with all of the junk and fillers found in other cookies.
As I have been dieting, I have been spending a great deal of time perusing the aisles and checking out new products. I definitely shop the sales when I grocery shop and have found that buying real foods doesn’t have to be expensive. I stock up on my favorite cereals and SILK milk when it goes on sale.
- 1/2 cup Almond Milk unsweetened
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Egg White
- 1 Banana
- 2 Tablespoons 100% Real Maple Syrup
- 1 1/2 cups Rolled Oats (I use Gluten-Free)
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla optional
- Fresh Berries
- Real Maple Syrup
- Chocolate Chips
- Fresh Banana Slices
- Sliced Almonds
- In a blender, pour in SILK Almond Milk, eggs, egg white, banana, maple syrup, vanilla (optional), rolled oats, baking powder and salt.
- Blend until smooth.
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Once warmed, spray with non-stick cooking spray or place coconut oil or butter in skillet. Pour pancake batter into skillet in round circles.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side. Turn over and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Drizzle with real maple syrup and toppings of choice.
I can’t wait to hear from all of you! How are your New Year’s resolutions going? I can barely walk today because I joined a new gym and have been working muscles which haven’t been worked for months. But it feels so good to be eating right and exercising again. I would love to hear how you like these Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes. Thanks as always for your support! xo
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of WhiteWave Foods. The opinions and text are all mine.
The recipe is a good alternative to traditional pancakes. My only comment is that it definitely doesn’t serve 10 people. It barely makes enough for 2 adults and I made pancakes or 3 in diameter. Overall, fly oof recipe
Is 1 pancake classed as 1 serving? E.g. is it 85kcal per 1 pancake? Looking forward to trying!:)
Can you sub water for the almond milk?
I just made it with water and it worked just fine. I should probably note that I forgot to add the maple syrup.
The recipe made 2 cups of batter and I made each pancake using 1/4 cup of batter, so it made 8 pancakes.
Yeah I really want to know that too
i was wondering that too but reread the recipe and it says it yields 10 servings- so each pancake is 85 cal:)
These were amazing. Even my husband who never gets excited about pancakes said this recipe was a keeper! Thank you!
I just made this and yikes. I do not at all enjoy how the recipe turned out. It had the texture and consistency of oatmeal porridge and not of a fluffy pancake. Granted I substituted the eggs with flaxseed, so perhaps its failure is on my end. But needless to say, I didn’t like it at all. Sorry. 😕
Why would you give this recipe a negative review when you completely changed the recipe? Of course it is a failure on your end!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you! If you change the foundation of the recipe, you’re not reviewing the recipe.
All in all, you’re giving YOURSELF a negative review because where did she say add flax seeds? try the real recipe then let her know 🙂 thanks
Make it the way the recipe says then maybe you’ll like it . If you alter the recipe than it’s definitely your failure
I never leave comments, but these are fantastic. I used regular skim milk but other than that followed the recipe as written. My kids and i all loved them!
These are amazing!!!
These are a HIT!
I’ve never made pancakes before. I’ve made these now 4 days in a row. They are light, and you can make them as healthy as you wish.
Do you have any others breakfast recipes I can try?
I highly recommend this recipe.
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These are amazing! I just made them for the fifth time in the last few weeks. I didn’t have rolled oats and used the gluten free Quaker Oats and it came out just fine as well!
Thank you!
My kids don’t like pancakes 🙁 – weirdest thing but definitely a treat for me! Easy to make, came out perfect and actually a pretty healthy breakfast. Saving this one!!
These were delicious! Does it make 10 pancakes and is a serving one pancake. Trying to determine carbs for 3 pancakes.
I really like these but find that the center never cooks through. I’m left with wet/soggy oatmeal centers. Any tips to avoid this next time?
I figured it out! It may be because I used a chia seed egg instead of the real thing. I hope this helps other ppl running into the same thing. Eggs plus the egg white are really important here!
That is caused by your pan being too hot, so the outside cooks way before the center has the chance to cook. Lower the temperature to allow your pancake to fully cook through.
I have never have that problem, maybe reduce the amount of almond milk and make the pancakes not so thick.
This was my first time making oatmeal banana pancakes and I’m already obsessed! The texture, taste, fluffiness all in one! I won’t miss the old original pancakes! Thank you for this recipe! 😊
These are SO good. The texture is perfect and they turn out thick and fluffy. With other healthy pancake recipes that I’ve tried, the batter is always thin and runny. My toddler, husband, and I all enjoyed these so much! We were able to get 12 silver dollar sized pancakes which was perfect for us. Thank you for posting!
This recipe is amazing! Considering my teenage son doesn’t like oats or oatmeal, this was a great way to get him to eat oats. My family loved this recipe so much, I think I’ll make a big batch for fridge/freezer. Thank you!
can you make the batter ahead of time then refrigerate it for the next day?
that what i’m wondering as well! did i work for you?
Amazing recipe! My family isn’t a huge fan of oats in their pancakes so I’m sure to blitz these in the food processor to get super, super fine before adding the rest of the ingredients! Definitely a keeper recipe 🙂
Hi! i tried this recipe and it was sooo good! but i was wondering something. let’s say you have some leftover because it’s a big batch, could you put it in the fridge and save it for tomorrow morning or would it go bad and make you sick. If anyone could answer it would be very helpful!
I make these for myself and always have leftover batter. I’ve always stored it in the fridge for a day or two and they’ve been perfectly fine! It does get a little thicker the colder it gets so be aware of that
Whether you have leftover pancakes or leftover pancake batter they both keep well in the fridge. Though I would say the quality of the cooked pancakes last longer than the batter.
Also of note, I’ve made these pancakes with steel cut oats and it worked equally as well as the rolled oats. The only thing with this is I’d say to use about a 1/4-1/2 cup less of steel cut oats as it packs in tighter to the measuring cup.
SOOOOOO GOOOD!!!! I added some butter and the flavor was magnificent.
Love these. Add an additional half cup of almond milk and the consistency is perfect! Top with fresh berries, coconut flakes and maple syrup.
I love this recipe! however I do change it up a little bit.
I don’t use any syrup in the pancake.
I double the banana, and add 1 tsp of cinnamon.
This recipe has been my favourite lunch for the past year 🙂
The best banana oatmeal pancakes eveeer!! Love them, thanks for the recipe!
These are amazing! I make this recipe a couple times a week for myself and they keep me full for hours. I modify the recipe a bit and they always turn out great. I add Greek yogurt, chia seeds, flax seeds, MCT oil and protein powder.
I just made them this morning and they turned out absolutely delicious, it’s going to become my new go to for breakfast! I did not even need to add maple syrup as I usually do for my pancakes because they were Already sweetened with the overripe bananas which I used. I plan to make this on a weekly basis, thank you for this nutritious and soul satisfying breakfast treat!
I have made these multiple times since finding this recipe a few weeks ago! So delicious and easy!!
I really love how cakey and fluffy these are! Some banana/oatmeal pancakes I’ve make in the past turn out a bit rubbery but these had really great taste and texture. I’ll make these again for sure!
Delicious! Added blueberries to the batter as well.
I love these pancakes! I just made these today and everyone loved them. I don’t feel too horrible about serving pancakes again. I did make some substitutes. Instead of maple syrup, I used honey and instead of 1 banana, I used 2. I’ll be making these again soon.
Hi. I just wanted to know if there is an alternative for almond milk ( can I use regular milk?) And instead of maple syrup could I use sugar or honey?
I ate all the servings…and I have no regrets
Man after my own heart 😂
Wonderful! I used oat milk and added another banana to make them more thick and they were great! Adding some chocolate chips didn’t hurt the taste either.
So fricken good! I’ve had so many failed pancakes recipes that I really appreciate this one! I doubled it and used 5 whole eggs came out great! Thank you❤️❤️❤️
This pancakes are the best, I tried many recipes before, I use monkfruit sweetener instead of maple syrup and I use coco whip So Delicious brand for topping with raspberries or any fruit. Thank you for this delicious healthy recipe
These are UNREAL. I truly think these are better than traditional pancakes. Oh. my. goodness. Topped with peanut butter, granola, and maple syrup, these are TO DIE FOR.
I have been exploring more dairy free recipes as I have a 14 month old thats super sensitive to lactose. These pancakes are amazing! I love the bubbly airy texture and can’t wait to make them again, thank you!
Made these for the first time today and they were delicious. Light, fluffy, hearty. My banana was frozen (I freeze all my overripe bananas), and I used unsweetened coconut milk beverage instead of almond milk. The blender made this recipe super quick and easy, so much so that I decided to make a second batch right after the first since it comes together so quickly. My family is not gluten-free, but I can see how these would satisfy a craving for anyone who can’t have gluten. Thank you for the recipe!
Thank you for a great recipe! In case anyone is wondering, we used the batter in our waffle maker and the waffles turned out great! The recipe made 7 large waffles.
I make these pancakes almost every week! Super easy to store in the fridge and take for an on-the-go breakfast, or later in the day to satisfy a sweet craving. I don’t feel guilty eating these either because theres no flour or sugar! Love love love these.
Smelled great when cooking, but the batter was so thick that I could barely flip the pancake! This resulted in a very messy pancake. It turned out very egg-like and foamy. Although, the taste was a little salty so I will use less salt if I use this recipe again. It does taste good, I’ll admit. But its very hard to cook with.
I meant it was very runny. Not thick at all.
They are so good! Definitely give this recipe a try. Cake out super fluffy:)
I substituted unsweetened applesauce (about 1 cup + 2 tbls) & 1 extra tsp baking powder in place of eggs. I like doing this for health benefits but also b/c I think it helps carmelize the pancakes a little bit along with the banana in the recipe. Easy & delicious- will make again.
Is it possible to sub something for the banana?? I really like them but my girls dislike the banana taste :/
Hello!
I made your delicious recipe of these pancskes this morning. I will say I tweaked it by making oat milk myself in place of the almond. Still turned out very good. Next time I may sub flax eggs. I am not someone that likes to go to a grocery store, i prefer either buying local, online, preferably from small business, or grow it myself. It is getting hard to trust what is in grocery stores.
Thank you very much for the recipe, stay healthy and safe
Arnie
Tasted like banana bread and the maple syrup gave it the perfect amount of sweetness! 10/10 would recommend!
Has anyone done a pumpkin pancake with this recipe? Ganna try tomorrow morning for it tis the season. Such a good recipe really easy to follow and tastes amazing. I love pancakes so much but don’t ever eat them because of how unhealthy and heavy they are but this one gives me energy till he afternoon guilt free and no tummy ache. Yay. may have
Hi there. Can you freeze these do you think? Thanks.
I am going to make this right now. Wish me luck!
Yes, it taste really good. We are eating it right now. Definitely a good use for all the oats I bought at Costco. Thank you!!
Alright I gotta admit I’m not the biggest fan of oats even though I’ve tried several oat pancakes they never met my satisfaction till I tried these!! Not only it’s super easy to make but it’s healthy gluten & dairy free!! simple ingredients you have in the kitchen, they get you easily full as they contain lots of fiber! For toppings I use blueberries and melted dark choc! I have some left which I’ll store to use later! Sorry for the long rant but that’s how delicious these banana oat pancakes were !!!
These are the PERFECT pancakes! I make these at least once a month of not every weekend! They’re so moist and flavorful – better than any other traditional pancakes I’ve made at home. I use Oat milk or Coconut milk and both are great.
Just made these because I wanted a healthier alternative to box mixes and I truly think I like these more! I ended up adding a small amount of pumpkin pie spice to the batter and topped the pancakes with some syrup, blueberries, and pear & hazelnut jam to make it a bit more autumn-y 🙂 will definitely be making these a breakfast staple!
I swear these were THE best pancakes I have ever had.
I made these on a whim at 6:30am because the kids I nanny wanted pancakes. I didn’t want to send them off to school with unhealthy pancakes and so I looked up a recipe and made the first one I saw! I’m so glad I came across your recipe! These pancakes are amazing!!! Even the kids ate them up…and they do not like oatmeal oftentimes. They even begged me to make some the next time I came. I highly recommend making this recipe! I even liked it myself!