These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are easy to make in the blender with just a few ingredients and are full of protein. Fresh fruit and easy flourless pancakes are a delicious and healthy way to start any day.
Did you know that you could make healthy pancakes from just two eggs and a ripe banana?
My mind was blown on this one. My husband saw these two ingredient pancakes on Facebook, and of course, we had to try it out right away with the ripe bananas on our counter. I have to admit I was extremely skeptical about this easy breakfast recipe.
Seriously, pancakes from just that? But you know what? I was proved wrong because they really do look and taste like pancakes. Well, pancakes might be stretching the name slightly. Banana crepes is a little more like it.
What I do know is that these flourless pancakes are delicious and healthy for you. The banana give a little bit of sweetness and texture to the eggs.
The first time we made them with just the banana and eggs. They were the perfect breakfast with a little drizzle of honey on top.
The next time I made these easy blender pancakes I added some vanilla protein powder and rolled oats in with the eggs. The rolled oats give it a slightly thicker texture. Plus, it makes it easier to flip the pancakes when the first side is done cooking.
Eggs and protein powder give these healthy pancakes a double shot of protein for your muscles. Protein is important to better muscle recovery after working out. It also helps your hair and nails grow better.
How to make Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes:
- Add the eggs, banana, cinnamon, oats, and protein powder to the blender.
- Pulse until combined.
- Drop by ¼ cup onto a hot, greased skillet. Cook each side until lightly browned.
- Serve with your favorite topping.
Love chocolate? You have to try these Healthy Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Pancakes with some fresh strawberries on top! They are seriously so good!!!
Pancake Toppings:
Healthy flourless pancakes are completely delicious on their own, but I'm all for adding some toppings for a fun breakfast. Here are other toppings that are great on banana pancakes.
- Honey
- Fresh Fruit - bananas, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
- Honey Blueberry Sauce
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Peanut Butter or Nut Butters
- Mini Chocolate Chips
More healthy banana recipes you may like:
- Skinny Mini Banana Bread
- Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies
- Cherry Banana Smoothies
- Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
- Blueberry Banana Bread
Recipe
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are easy to make in the blender and full of protein. Fresh fruit and easy flourless pancakes are a delicious and healthy way to start any day.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup protein powder (plain or vanilla)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse. (you can also just use a bowl and a fork to whisk it, but it will chunkier)
- Drop ¼ cup batter onto a hot, greased skillet and gently spread out to about 4 inches. Cook on each side until lightly brown on each side. Makes 8-10 pancakes.
- Top the pancakes with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 77Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 33mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 5g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
(original photo from February 2014)
*The post for Healthy (Skinny) Banana Oatmeal Pancakes was first published on February 25, 2014. The photos and post were updated and republished on May 15, 2020.
marti @fitwithheart
what tips do you have for freezing pancakes? thank you! looks so good!
Jocelyn
I usually put a piece of wax paper or parchment paper between pancakes when freezing them. You can also line a sheet pan or plate with parchment and freeze them first before putting them in a freezer bag. I hope that helps.
marti @fitwithheart
great info - thank you!!
Dimity
Do you think I could make without protein powder as I've not got any!
They look great!!
Jocelyn
Yes, you can leave the protein powder out of these, and they still taste great! I hope you like them as much as we do!
Samantha
I tried these pancakes this weekend, and I must say they were DELICIOUS! My tastebuds thank you!
Vee
Just made the pancakes for our Saturday breakfast and they were really nice! Didn't have the protein powder, still very nice and filling. Will definitely be making these again!
Great idea!! Thank you
Kelly
I just made these and they were delicious. I used chocolate protein powder and also threw in a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder. The texture is different, more French toast-like from the eggs. Next time I would mix a little water with a tablespoon of cornstarch to make the blueberry sauce thicker.
Jocelyn Brubaker
That is too funny because just made a chocolate version of these to share too 🙂 Great minds think alike. How long did you cook the blueberries? Mine were very thick and I didn't add anything but the honey.
Sydney
These are so good and easy to make! Plus using the blender is always a bonus to my 3 year old haha. Thank you for the recipe ^_^
jerrilynn
I just made the Skinny Banana Oatmeal Pancakes substituting 2 tablespoons PB2 for the protein powder. I ate mine with just a little sugar free maple syrup..My husband put peanut butter & maple syrup on his...DIVINE!! They are my new favorite
Patti Smith
My daughter's friend is flying home today. This is what's for breakfast before she leaves! Thanks for sharing!
Sarah
What if you do not have the protein powder? Can you omit or subsititute with something else?
Jocelyn Brubaker
If you do not have it, you can leave the protein powder out. It will not affect the way they cook. Adding protein powder just boosts the protein in your diet!
Kristen Duke
I had no idea you could make pancakes like this! Definitely going to try this out soon!
Cassie R.
Any suggestions for a gal without a food processor (other than getting a food processor)? I have a kitchen aide!
Jocelyn Brubaker
You don't have to use a food processor for these...that's just how I made them. A bowl, a fork, and some muscle power to whisk will work just fine too. I hope you enjoy them.
ANGEL
Is it healthier to use real eggs, or egg beaters?
Jocelyn Brubaker
I'm really not sure...I used real eggs in these.
Meghan
These look and sound great, Jocelyn! Love the pretty blueberry topping too!
Ashley Parrish
These sound absolutely perfect! I am all about pancakes, and the fact that they are filled with protein makes me like them even more! Pinning for sure 🙂
Liz Dovey
These look wonderful! My kids adore pancakes, I'm sure these would go down a treat! Where do you buy protein powder? Is it from a health shop?
Liz x
Jocelyn Brubaker
You can buy protein powder from a heath food store, or from most major grocery stores. I have seen different ones at Walmart and Meijer too. I hope you and your kids enjoy the pancakes.
Kelly
Great post! Daughter and I have a snow day tomorrow so we will give the pancakes a go! ~Kelly
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Ilona @ Ilona's Passion
I will definitely make it!
Crystelle
Ohhhh..... I've never tried oatmeal pancakes before... I bet my family would LOVE them! I pinned so I can make them this weekend... YUM!!
🙂
xx Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks for the pin Crystelle!! 😉
Jelli
I made banana+egg pancakes a few months ago. Like you, I was totally skeptical, but they turned out well. I'm not a huge fan of the texture of the egg+banana pancakes, but my toddler was in heaven. I don't usually buy protein powder, but maybe I'll try it again with oats.
Nancy
Great idea! I'll have to try these!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Let me know what you think of them!! 😉