Looking for a way to increase your protein intake but still enjoy a hot breakfast? These Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are delicious, light, and full of protein.
Did you know that you could make pancakes from just eggs and ripe bananas?
Mind blown on this one. My husband saw this on someone’s Facebook, and of course we had to try it out right away. I have to admit I was extremely skeptical. Seriously, pancakes from that? But you know what? I was proved wrong because they really do look like pancakes. But I still say pancakes might be stretching the name slightly. Banana crepe is more likely.
What I do know is that these are delicious and healthy for you too. The banana gives sweetness and texture to the eggs. The first time we made them just with banana and eggs. They were the perfect breakfast with a drizzle of honey on top.
Of course I can never just do a recipe like it is. The next time I whipped up the eggs and banana, I had protein powder sitting on the counter. Why not? I threw a scoop of vanilla protein powder in with the eggs and some rolled oats to give it a slightly thicker texture. The little bit heartier texture also makes it a lot easier to flip when the first side is done cooking. The eggs and protein powder give it 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.
Now I did add a homemade blueberry sauce to the top of mine. What? At least it wasn’t chocolate. I have to admit that I did seriously consider adding mini chocolate chips to the pancakes too. But then I really would be stretching the skinny factor a little bit much. Not that I haven’t done that before!
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Skinny Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop protein powder (plain or vanilla)
- honey blueberry sauce
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender of food processor and blend. (you can also just use a bowl and a fork to whisk it.)
- Drop by 1/4 cup onto a hot, greased skillet. (I used coconut oil for my pan) Cook on each side until lightly brown on each side. Makes about 10 pancakes.
- Top your pancakes with a spoonful of blueberry sauce. Drizzle with more honey if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 83 Total Fat: 3g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 75mg Sodium: 92mg Carbohydrates: 10g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 4g Protein: 6g
More ways to incorporate bananas into your breakfast…and your cookies 🙂
Tieghan says
February 25, 2014 at 8:47 AMThese look so good and I love that there is not flour. What a great idea!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 1, 2014 at 10:02 PMThanks girl!! 🙂
Amanda says
February 25, 2014 at 9:28 AMThese look fabulous!! What an interesting way of making them, a must try! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 1, 2014 at 10:03 PMThanks Amanda!! 🙂
[email protected] says
February 25, 2014 at 9:28 AMwoah. Must try this!!!!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
February 25, 2014 at 9:39 AMI’ve seen the banana-egg pancake floating around pinterest but have been skeptical too. I’ll take this hearty oat version please! (Oh, and I’ll take the pie filling too 😉 )
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 1, 2014 at 10:04 PMDefinitely try this!! Especially with the blueberry topping 😉
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
February 25, 2014 at 9:55 AMI’ve been afraid to try this recipe, but hey. I eat raw egg whites now, so I’m not sure why I’m scared! These look SO good!
Kelly says
February 25, 2014 at 10:03 AMWow, I can’t wait to try this – seriously, brilliant! Love that you added hearty oats and the pie filling is the perfect touch 🙂 Pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 1, 2014 at 10:04 PMThank you Kelly!! 🙂
Mandy Melton says
February 25, 2014 at 10:53 AMDo you think these would freeze and reheat well? I’m looking for something QUICK and easy for breakfast 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 1, 2014 at 10:08 PMI think so…I refrigerated the leftovers and reheated them the next day and they were fine. I’m guessing freezing would be alright…not 100% sure though. Let me know how it turns out for you!! 🙂
annie says
February 25, 2014 at 11:09 AMI’m always so surprised at how versatile eggs are! I love banana-egg pancakes….especially since they whip up lickety-split. Those pictures are lovely!
Rebecca @ Dorm Room Baker says
February 25, 2014 at 11:30 AMI think the fact that the pancakes themselves are so healthy makes it justifiable to add mini chocolate chips without feeling too guilty…I may have to try that out ;). Otherwise, delicious blueberry pie filling doesn’t sound like a bad of an idea either!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 1, 2014 at 10:07 PMThanks Rebecca!! You’re definitely on my wave length! 😉
Chels R. says
February 25, 2014 at 12:37 PMMy kids love banana pancakes! So good for them.
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
February 25, 2014 at 4:12 PMI hadn’t seen that recipe yet! What a great idea! I’m sure they’re delicious – and so healthy! Love it!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 1, 2014 at 10:09 PMThanks Lindsay!! 🙂
Nancy [email protected] says
February 25, 2014 at 4:58 PMWhat an interesting way to do pancake! You know I am a pancake girl so I must give this a try! I just so happen to have about 16 bananas on my counter! So thought of you when I bought them this morning! Some green and some ready to eat!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 1, 2014 at 10:10 PMHaha!! So sweet you thought of me! 🙂 You should definitely try these out, they taste great!!
Mary Frances says
February 25, 2014 at 6:51 PMYum! Bananas and oats make my world go round. Ok, I really thought this was one of Sally’s posts – these photos are really, really good! (love the lighting) They make me want to dive right in!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 1, 2014 at 10:11 PMThank you so much girl!! 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food says
February 25, 2014 at 8:17 PMFreaking amazing!! I am in love with the blueberry topping.
Ginger @dwellinginthehouse says
February 25, 2014 at 9:04 PMYum! Quick, healthy, and delicious-looking. Love the blueberry topping idea–though I wouldn’t say no to chocolate chips. ;0
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 1, 2014 at 10:12 PMHaha, thanks Ginger!! 🙂
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
February 25, 2014 at 9:12 PMI believe I just read that these pancakes are going to help me get awesome muscles?! I’m in! Even if that’s not what they’ll do I’m still in! These look fantabulous, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 1, 2014 at 10:12 PMHaha!! They are definitely worth a try, right?! 😉 Thanks girl!!
Graham @ Glazed & Confused says
February 25, 2014 at 10:50 PMI’ll take a stack. …or three!
Marcie says
February 26, 2014 at 1:39 AMNo, I didn’t realize just eggs and bananas would make pancakes or I’d have done it ages ago! I love this idea, Jocelyn! 🙂
Chelsea @ Gal on a Mission says
February 26, 2014 at 11:49 AMI love how easy and healthy these look! Lovin’ the blueberry topping. I’ll take a stack or two, maybe three – yum! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 1, 2014 at 10:14 PMThanks Chelsea!! 😉
Joel A. says
February 26, 2014 at 9:51 PMI miss pancakes, I haven’t done it in months. I would love to try your recipe, it’s really simple to make.
Nancy says
February 26, 2014 at 10:48 PMGreat idea! I’ll have to try these!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 1, 2014 at 10:15 PMLet me know what you think of them!! 😉
Jelli says
February 27, 2014 at 3:55 PMI 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.
Crystelle says
February 28, 2014 at 9:41 PMOhhhh….. 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 says
March 1, 2014 at 10:17 PMThanks for the pin Crystelle!! 😉
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
February 28, 2014 at 10:51 PMI will definitely make it!
Kelly says
March 3, 2014 at 12:47 AMGreat post! Daughter and I have a snow day tomorrow so we will give the pancakes a go! ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Liz Dovey says
March 3, 2014 at 3:06 AMThese 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 says
March 3, 2014 at 6:47 AMYou 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.
Ashley Parrish says
March 3, 2014 at 9:25 AMThese 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 🙂
Meghan says
March 3, 2014 at 4:49 PMThese look and sound great, Jocelyn! Love the pretty blueberry topping too!
ANGEL says
March 4, 2014 at 10:24 AMIs it healthier to use real eggs, or egg beaters?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 4, 2014 at 10:50 AMI’m really not sure…I used real eggs in these.
Cassie R. says
March 9, 2014 at 4:07 AMAny suggestions for a gal without a food processor (other than getting a food processor)? I have a kitchen aide!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 9, 2014 at 7:46 AMYou 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.
Kristen Duke says
March 10, 2014 at 11:10 PMI had no idea you could make pancakes like this! Definitely going to try this out soon!
Sarah says
March 15, 2014 at 7:35 PMWhat if you do not have the protein powder? Can you omit or subsititute with something else?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 15, 2014 at 10:35 PMIf 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!
Patti Smith says
March 22, 2014 at 7:33 AMMy daughter’s friend is flying home today. This is what’s for breakfast before she leaves! Thanks for sharing!
jerrilynn says
March 22, 2014 at 3:23 PMI 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
Sydney says
April 11, 2014 at 1:59 PMThese 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 ^_^
Kelly says
May 3, 2014 at 5:59 AMI 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 says
May 3, 2014 at 7:02 AMThat 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.
Vee says
May 31, 2014 at 5:10 AMJust 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
Samantha says
July 22, 2014 at 7:07 PMI tried these pancakes this weekend, and I must say they were DELICIOUS! My tastebuds thank you!
Dimity says
February 24, 2017 at 4:02 PMDo you think I could make without protein powder as I’ve not got any!
They look great!!
Jocelyn says
February 24, 2017 at 4:13 PMYes, you can leave the protein powder out of these, and they still taste great! I hope you like them as much as we do!
marti @fitwithheart says
August 5, 2017 at 8:33 AMwhat tips do you have for freezing pancakes? thank you! looks so good!
Jocelyn says
August 5, 2017 at 10:31 PMI 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 says
August 7, 2017 at 7:03 AMgreat info – thank you!!