Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Toast the Oats
- First, gently toast your old fashioned oats in a dry sauté pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until they become wonderfully fragrant and slightly golden. Let them cool slightly before proceeding.
- Once cooled, place the toasted oats along with the ripe banana, large eggs, and ground cinnamon into your blender.
Blend Until Smooth
- Puree all the ingredients for about 30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth. You want a batter that's slightly thick, similar to a classic pancake batter, with no visible chunks of banana or oats.
Heat the Pan
- Heat a sauté pan or griddle over medium heat. Add a small pad of butter or a drizzle of oil to the pan and let it melt evenly across the surface.
Cook the Pancakes
- Pour your banana pancake batter onto the hot, buttered pan to form small circles (about a tablespoon for silver dollar or a quarter cup for regular-sized pancakes). Cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side. Flip carefully with a spatula when you see small bubbles forming and edges begin to set, then cook for another 2 minutes until golden on the second side and cooked through.
Serve Immediately
- These pancakes are best served fresh and warm straight off the pan. Enjoy every delicious bite!
Nutrition
Notes
Always toast your old fashioned oats first to unlock their deep, nutty flavor. If the batter is too thin, add a tiny bit more oats; if too thick, add milk or water a tablespoon at a time. Maintain medium heat and use enough butter or oil for each batch to prevent sticking. Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for optimal sweetness. These pancakes freeze beautifully for meal prep; arrange cooled leftovers in a single layer on parchment paper, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 2-3 months. Reheat from frozen in a toaster oven or sauté pan until warm and slightly crisp. Serve with a dollop of yogurt, a light drizzle of maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips for a kid-friendly twist. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.