Banana Pancakes (3 ingredients)
These easy Banana Pancakes are the perfect way to start your day! Made with just 3 ingredients, they’re light, fluffy, and nutritious. Vegan, gluten-free and naturally sweetened.
What better way to kick off the weekend than with pancakes? Better yet, EASY pancakes. You only need 3 ingredients to make these healthy and easy banana pancakes that are so light and fluffy. It doesn’t get any easier!
With so many pancake recipes online, it’s hard to find one that is quick, easy and nutritious.
In my opinion, pancakes shouldn’t be complicated and loaded with tons of ingredients. Nobody wants a stressful morning trying to get breakfast on the table, so that’s where this recipe comes in hand!
These delicious pancakes are made with just 3 wholesome ingredients you probably already have in the pantry: oats, non-dairy milk, and a banana. That’s it!
Compared to other pancake recipes, these pancakes are much healthier.
This recipe is vegan (made with non-dairy milk), gluten-free (be sure to use certified gluten-free oats), naturally sweetened, thanks to the banana (use a ripe banana for more sweetness), and oil-free. To keep this recipe oil-free, use a non-stick pan so you don’t have to add butter to grease it.
Honestly, these pancakes taste just like regular pancakes, if not better. The whole family will love them! These pancakes are light and won’t leave you feeling stodgy and overfull.
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They are the perfect weekend breakfast for any sweet tooth watching their calories!
The 3 Ingredients Needed
- Banana – use extra ripe bananas for a sweet flavor. Banana’s are high in potassium and fiber.
- Oats – rolled oats, quick oats, or old fashioned oats will all work. Oats are high in many nutrients, including fiber, protein, vitamins, and various minerals.
- Non-dairy milk – any non-dairy milk will work in this recipe (almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, cashew milk, etc.). You can also use dairy milk if you are not vegan.
How to Make Easy Banana Pancakes
Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Add the batter to a hot skillet and cook pancakes for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the bottoms are golden brown. Flip and cook until golden. Serve!
Tips & Tricks
- Use a really ripe banana to get the sweetest flavor! The more ripe the banana is, the sweeter the pancakes will be and the less banana flavor you will taste.
- Use a non-stick pan so you don’t have to add butter to the pan.
Optional Add-ins
These pancakes are so delicious as-is. Simple is always better in my opinion! But if you’d like to boost the flavor or add even more nutrients, here are some ideas
- Cinnamon – adds a nice depth of flavor. I would add 1/2 teaspoon.
- Hemp seeds – high in protein and fiber. I would add a tablespoon or two.
- Ground flaxseed – a good source of omega-3s. I would add a tablespoon or two.
- Pinch of salt – to enhance the flavors.
- Vanilla extract – to add a depth of flavor. I would add 1/2 teaspoon.
- Chocolate chips – turn these easy pancakes into chocolate chip pancakes by mixing in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (don’t blend them into the batter, just stir them in).
- Blueberries – turn these easy pancakes into blueberry pancakes by mixing in 1/4 cup blueberries (again, don’t blend them into the batter, just stir them in).
Topping Ideas
- Fresh fruit – my personal favorite! I like adding sliced banana and any berries I have on hand (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc).
- Nut butter – add a drizzle of your favorite nut butter for protein and healthy fats. I love peanut butter or almond butter. Plus, banana and peanut butter is YUM!
- Maple syrup – what’s pancakes without maple syrup?
- Non-dairy yogurt – add a dollop of your favorite yogurt for gut-healthy nutrients.
- Jam – serve these pancakes with a spoonful of my 3 Ingredient Chia Jam.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of oats should I use?
This recipe will work with rolled oats, quick oats, or old fashioned oats. Don’t use steel cut oats, as those require cooking prior to being consumed.
Can I use regular milk?
Yes, this recipe will work with regular dairy milk. However, that will make the pancakes non-vegan.
More Healthy Breakfast Recipes
- The Best Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
- Easy Granola Yogurt Cups
- Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Banana Pancakes (3 ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup oats, rolled or quick oats, or oat flour
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
Instructions
- Add the banana, oats and non-dairy milk to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Once the pan is hot, pour about ¼ cup of the batter into the pan per pancake.
- Cook about 3 minutes, or until small bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes and the bottoms are golden brown. Flip, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings (see blog post above for ideas). Enjoy!
Equipment
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Notes
- Use quick oats, rolled oats or oat flour. This will not work with steel cut oats.
- If you’re adding optional mix-ins (see blog post above), stir them into the batter after step 1.
- If the pancakes are turning dark on the outside before they are cooked through on the inside, turn the heat down.
Quick and delicious! Very customizable. I added hemp seeds & cinnamon to the batter, topped with almond butter & maple syrup. So good!!
I’m so glad you loved this recipe, Marha 🙂 Your customizations sound delicious!
So good and simple!! 🤍🫶🏼
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe!
I love this recipe! I eat it for dinner sometimes 🙂 My only issue is that they stick to the pan. I’ve tried a stainless steel pan and an iron pan using a cooking oil spray. Any suggestions? Either way, they are just as delicious in a mushy mess – lol.
Hi Emily, do you have a non-stick pan? I use a non-stick pan (no butter or oil) and the pancakes never stick. Stainless steel pans can be tricky – try heating the pan until it’s hot, then add butter or oil, then add the pancakes. Turn the heat to medium so they evenly cook through the middle. Also, make sure the pancake is cooked before flipping (bubbling and lightly brown on the bottom). Once it’s ready, it should slide right off the pan. Let me know if these tricks help! I’m happy to hear you still enjoy the recipe 😊 I love having them for dinner too – breakfast for dinner is the best haha.