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    By Kaleigh McMordie - March 27, 2020, Updated October 22, 2020

    Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

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    banana nut pancakes on a plate with a piece cut out.

    Fluffy, healthy banana oatmeal pancakes with walnuts are the perfect nutritious weekend breakfast that's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, and naturally sweetened, so they're great for babies and toddlers, too!

    banana nut pancakes on a plate.

    We make pancakes every Saturday at our house. It's our favorite weekly family tradition. We make a pot of coffee, put on our favorite country playlist, and whip up a big breakfast/brunch of pancakes, eggs, and bacon. One of our favorite pancake recipes? These healthy banana oatmeal pancakes!

    I know you've got some bananas lying around, just waiting to be used before they turn into black mushy things that once resembled a fruit, so why not make some healthy banana oatmeal pancakes this weekend?

    Why Make Pancakes With Oats?

    Even if my pancakes aren't made with only oats, I always add at least a little bit of dry oatmeal to the batter. Why? Because not only are oats super nutritious (they're full of both soluble and insoluble fiber, as well as a little plant protein), they also help to keep you full longer than pancakes made with just flour. And since I typically make a few extra pancakes to give Queen C for weekday breakfasts, I want them to be healthy and filling for her!

    These banana oat pancakes are made with no flour, just oats that are ground into 'oat flour', so they're not only super healthy, they're also naturally gluten-free.

    Why You'll Love These Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

    These Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Are:

    • Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. I add walnuts, but if you leave them out, they're also nut-free!
    • Naturally sweetened with just bananas, so they're great for those watching their sugar intake or for babies/toddlers under 2. 
    • Easy to make with simple ingredients - no specialty flours needed. 
    • So delicious! With natural sweetness, a hint of cinnamon and crunchy walnuts (if you choose to add them), these pancakes are the best weekend breakfast!

    how healthy banana nut pancakes are made.

    How To Make The Best Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

    1. Start out by blending the rolled oats into a flour. 
    2. Mix in the rest of the dry ingredients: flaxseed, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 
    3. Mix in the wet ingredients: mashed bananas (the riper the better!), eggs, club soda (for extra fluffy pancakes), and vanilla. Then stir in the walnuts if you're using them. 
    4. Pour the batter by the ΒΌ cup onto a hot griddle and cook until bubbly and golden on the bottom. Flip and cook until they're all done on the inside.
    5. Serve with the toppings of your choice - just a drizzle of pure maple syrup, or add sliced bananas, yogurt, peanut butter, or anything else you prefer!

    healthy banana nut pancakes on a plate with syrup getting poured on them.

    Tips For Making The Best Banana Oat Pancakes

    • The batter for these pancakes is pretty thick and has a lot of moisture, so they take a little bit longer to cook than regular pancakes. You'll want the heat to be a little lower than usual so the outsides don't burn. Mine usually take 2-3 minutes per side. 
    • I love using club soda in these pancakes. It not only makes them dairy-free, but also provides some lift and lightness to the batter that can otherwise get a little dense. You can also use seltzer or mineral water, but you definitely want something with bubbles! If you have to, the milk of your choice will work, but your pancakes won't be as fluffy.
    • Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the most sweetness and best texture.
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer, then reheat throughout the week as needed!

    banana nut pancakes on a plate with a piece cut out.

    More Healthy Pancake Recipes You'll Love

    • Carrot Cake Pancakes
    • No Added Sugar Blueberry Muffin Pancakes
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    • Peaches and Cream Pancakes
    • Red Velvet Pancakes

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    Healthy Banana Nut Pancakes

    banana oatmeal pancakes with walnuts and banana slices on top.
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 2 reviews

    Fluffy, healthy banana oatmeal pancakes with walnuts are the perfect nutritious weekend breakfast that's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, and naturally sweetened, so they're great for babies and toddlers, too!

    • Author: Kaleigh
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: About 10 pancakes 1x
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: griddle
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 1 Β½ cups rolled oats (if using premade oat flour, use 1 ΒΌ cups)
    • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
    • 1 ΒΌ tsp baking powder
    • Β½ tsp cinnamon
    • ΒΌ tsp nutmeg
    • 2 medium very ripe bananas, mashed
    • 2 large eggs
    • Β½ cup club soda or seltzer water
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • Β½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped (omit for babies)

    Instructions

    1. Grind oats in a blender or food processor until they are the consistency of flour. Place in a large bowl with flaxseed, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.
    2. Stir in mashed banana, eggs, club soda, and vanilla. Add more liquid as needed to make the batter your desired consistency as the oats soak up the liquid. Stir in walnuts if using.
    3. Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet to medium-low heat (about 300°F). Pour batter by the ΒΌ cup onto hot griddle for each pancake. Let cook until you see bubbles forming in the batter's surface, about 2-3 minutes. When the bottom is golden, flip and cook until the other side is cooked through, another 2-3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
    4. Top pancakes with bananas, maple syrup, walnuts, and/or any other toppings you like.

    Notes

    • The batter for these pancakes is pretty thick and has a lot of moisture, so they take a little bit longer to cook than regular pancakes. You'll want the heat to be a little lower than usual so the outsides don't burn. Mine usually take 2-3 minutes per side.
    • Using club soda in these pancakes makes them dairy-free, but also provides some lift and lightness to the batter that can otherwise get a little dense. You can also use seltzer or mineral water, but you definitely want something with bubbles! If you have to, the milk of your choice will work, but your pancakes won't be as fluffy.
    • Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the most sweetness and best texture.
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer, then reheat throughout the week as needed.

    Keywords: healthy banana nut pancakes, banana oatmeal pancakes, gluten-free banana pancakes, healthy banana oatmeal pancakes

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    About Kaleigh McMordie

    Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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    Comments

    1. Rick says

      October 21, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      I loved them when first made and reheating them during the week.
      Have 1 question. The directions call for salt but it's not listed in the ingredients section so not sure how much to add. I didn't put any in last time.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        October 22, 2020 at 6:31 am

        Hi Rick, glad you liked the pancakes! I recently updated the recipe and probably forgot to take it out of the instructions. You can add a bit (1/8 tsp) if you want, but I usually leave it out since I serve these to my babies and want to keep it lower in sodium.

        Reply
    2. Barbara says

      October 02, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      I made these pancakes today and I'm sure glad I did. They were delicious and filling!!! Definitely will continue to make these part of my regular breakfast rotation!! Thanks Kaleigh!! Just one thing, I'm 'assuming the 133/cal is for 'each' pancake?

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        October 03, 2020 at 9:50 am

        So glad you liked them! Yes, that's approximately for 1 pancake.

        Reply
    3. Marcelle says

      July 13, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      I am definitely going to try this recipe I am a beginner on pancakes.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        July 14, 2020 at 8:04 am

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says

      May 25, 2016 at 3:34 pm

      We do pancakes every weekend here too and I usually top mine with peanut butter and banana. Will have to try walnuts next time!

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        May 25, 2016 at 5:31 pm

        Peanut butter and bananas sounds delicious on pancakes, too!

        Reply
    5. athleticavocado says

      May 24, 2016 at 2:24 pm

      these look simple and delicious! Banana nut is always delicious! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        May 25, 2016 at 11:26 am

        Thanks, ladies! πŸ™‚

        Reply

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