Looking for a breakfast that is healthy and full of protein? These Skinny Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are just what you need to get going in the morning.
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I know that I post a lot of sugary desserts here, but really we do eat fairly healthy. It just looks like we eat brownies, cookies, and cake all the time. Ok, fine I do eat little bites of those all the time. But we just balance it all out with lots of healthy lean and green meals.
My husband and I both enjoy working out. Well…I like it when I finish my workout for the day. There are plenty of mornings when I’m not so happy while doing lunges, crunches, rows, or whatever other torturous move I am doing in our garage gym.
Over the years we have tried different workout places. A few years ago we did CrossFit at a local gym when we lived in Indiana. That was when I really learned more on how to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Recently, we checked out F45 and really enjoyed the workouts and trainers there, but now I’m back to using the equipment in our garage.
Working out is only 10 percent of living a healthy life. The other 90 percent is all about eating right. When you eat right you feel better, have clarity, and have more energy. I know that I need all the energy I can get to get through the day.
Some mornings I start my day with either a store bought protein shake or one of these Meal Replacement Shakes, but every once in a while I like to change things up and make pancakes.
These healthy banana pancakes are one of the things I make and keep in our freezer or refrigerator for a quick and easy breakfast. They are a chocolate version of these Skinny Banana Oatmeal Pancakes from a few months ago.
Being the chocolate lover that I am, I had to find a way to add more chocolate into my morning routine.These pancakes have a scoop of the chocolate protein powder in them. You can use any brand chocolate protein powder, but I do recommend this Chocolate Performance Protein Shake Mix.
It is great for smoothies, pancakes, and granola bars.
Two Ingredient Pancakes
Did you know that you can make pancakes from eggs and and a ripe banana? Yup, you read that right. All you need to make these a batch of these easy pancakes is 2 eggs and 1 banana.
Mash the ripe banana and add in the whisked eggs. It is seriously the world’s easiest pancake recipe. And they work for all low-fat, gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, and paleo diets. Gotta love that!
Make sure to keep these pancakes small, as there is no flour holding them together. Use a thin spatula when you flip them over.
Tips to make Skinny Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
To give these healthy pancakes a protein boost, you can add a scoop of chocolate protein powder. You can also some cocoa powder for more chocolate flavor and a little bit of oatmeal to thicken the pancakes just a little bit.
If you want to make these low carb, leave the oatmeal out or substitute almond flour in place of it. The pancakes will cook up just the same. The oatmeal or flour just helps to give the pancake a little more body.
Mix it all together in a Ninja food prep and cook them on a hot skillet. The blender helps to mix up the oatmeal a little bit more. If you mix it in a bowl with a fork, your oatmeal will be a little coarser.
Scoop 1/4 cup onto a hot pan and let each side cook for 1 minute. Keep your pan on medium heat, so the pancakes cook evenly and do not burn.
These chocolate pancakes can be refrigerated for a few days, or you can freeze them for 1-2 months.
To give these Skinny Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Pancakes a little extra sweetness, add some diced fresh strawberries and a drizzle of raw honey. Perfect way to start the day with chocolate! Am I right?
Do banana egg pancakes really taste like pancakes?
Well, they are called pancakes because of how they are mixed and cooked and because you can drizzle honey or syrup on top. But I would not replace your favorite fluffy weekend pancakes with these. They have a totally different taste. Delicious, but definitely different.
They remind me more of a dense crepe or dutch baby pancakes. They are soft and just kind of melt in your mouth.
More healthy breakfast ideas:
Frozen fruit, juice, and yogurt gives this Triple Berry Orange Smoothie a delicious flavor. This easy and healthy recipe is a great way to start out the day or to fight off the afternoon snacking urge.
Make a batch of these Skinny Peanut Butter Granola Bites to keep on hand for when you are running out the door. The grains and peanut butter will keep you full until lunch.
These easy blender Skinny Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes are a great way to get more protein and fruit in your body. Great breakfast choice when you are eating healthy.
Layers of fruit, yogurt, and granola make these Healthy Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits an easy and fresh breakfast choice.
Enjoy a sweet treat for breakfast with a batch of these Healthy Breakfast Cookies. Only 75 calories in each one!
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These Skinny Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are light and healthy for you. Chocolate and strawberries are a delicious way to start out the day. *If you do not own a blender or food processor, use a fork to whisk the eggs and smashed bananas. The oats will be chunkier this way though. Top the panckes with diced strawberries, honey, and powdered sugar, if you like. This will increase the calorie content. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Skinny Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
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10 Serving Size:
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Amount Per Serving:Calories: 78 Total Fat: 2g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 75mg Sodium: 33mg Carbohydrates: 9g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g Protein: 5g
*The post and recipe for Skinny Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Pancakes was first published on May 13, 2014. The photos and text have been updated and the post was republished on January 8, 2019.
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Carole @The Sweet Chick says
Pinned it, sounds yummy!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Carole!
Lavender says
Those pancakes are looking so good, a perfect breakfast! I always take time for my breakfasts, I love different recipes to try.
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
I’ll be right over – what time is breakfast? π
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha, you can come over anytime and I’ll whip these up for you! π
Graham @ Glazed & Confused says
I’m with you, even though I constantly am eating sugar, I really do eat pretty healthy!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
So I’ve always been scared of the banana + egg pancakes, but I totally think I can get on board with the chocolate inside!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
So impressed you kept these dairy-free and flour-free! Amazing! They’re gorgeous! Ironically I made dairy-free pancakes today too. Last week we both had egg cups. Great minds π pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Definitely great minds!! π Thanks girl!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Definitely great minds!! π Thanks girl!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Definitely great minds!! π Thanks girl!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
These look so pretty. And yummy of course!! π
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
I would love to wake up to these pancakes…YUM!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Laura!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
What a great breakfast to start the morning! And you can’t go wrong with chocolate and banana! Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Gayle!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
I have never made “skinny” pancakes before, but I love how this changes up a healthy breakfast from the normal boring stuff!! Must try- and it is that much more appealing being chocolate π
Mir says
I love the fact that these have no flour! And the chocolate totally sold me, especially with the added protein! I will totally stay tuned for those brownies. Can’t wait!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Mir!
Chloe @ foodlikecake says
Yum! These sound AMAZING!!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
Pancakes truly are my favorite breakfast! Especially when they are skinny and have chocolate and banana! A breakfast win! Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Taylor!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I recently asked a friend about crossfit, having no idea what it was. She sort of looked at me like I had 3 heads! I think it’s time I get in the know. And eat some of these pancakes, too. They look fantastic!
Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! On a Diet says
As long as your oats and protein powder are gluten free, these are perfect for anyone who’s eating a GF diet! (Gorgeous pictures, too!!)
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Anne-Marie! π
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
I love that these pancakes are skinny, that means I wont feel guilty about eating the whole plate! And chocolate banana oatmeal sounds delicious! Pinned π
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Jenn! π
Sherri Jo says
I want it all!
marcie says
Anything with skinny, chocolate, and banana in the title is something I would love! These pancakes would be one great breakfast, or after workout meal!
Janine says
What can you do if you don’t own protein powder? Is it okay to just omit or should I substitute it with something else?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
You can omit it if you do not have it. The pancakes will still turn out.
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
Gorgeous pancakes! I bet they are delicious, too π
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Yes, they were!! π Thanks Megan!
Would a different protein powder still work? says
Hi, would a different protein powder still work? I am using a cinnamon vanilla flavour protein powder from ICON Nutrition. Could I try use this instead of choc do you think? Thank you. Hannah.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Hi, Hannah. That would work just fine. I hope you enjoy the pancakes π
Jeanette says
OMG! I made these this morning for breakfast they are fabulous! Recipe made about 7 pancakes and I want to eat them all!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I’m so glad you loved them!! π
Chels R. says
I love that mound of strawberries on top. I could dive right in!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Chels!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
Chocolate for breakfast — you are totally after my heart! I always sneak a little piece (or two) after finishing my eggs and veggies because, well, it basically ensures my day will start with a smile! Your healthy chocolate pancakes would totally do the trick too. So happy for you and your husband that you’ve found workouts that you love!!
Katrina says
I don’t have a large blender, I have the Magic Bullet blender. I use it to grind up oatmeal for recipes all the time.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
That will work too π
Kate says
How many pancakes would equal one serving?
Jocelyn says
That’s totally up to you. I usually eat 3-4 for breakfast.
Lisa says
What is the protein/calorie/etc intake? These were so delicious, my husband is in love. He’s just wondering what the intake is???
Jocelyn says
I just used a website to calculate the calories. If you make 10 pancakes from one batch, each pancake has roughly 70 calories. If you make them without the oats, it would be about 55 per pancake.
Samantha says
First of all, these were incredible on every level. Gorgeous, easy, and best of all… delicious. Second, they sort of looked like chocolate moons, and my son got a huge kick out of that. Something with the way they cooked, it looked like the darkened and lightened areas on the moon where there are craters. Lastly, the oatmeal takes this from the usual banana pancake (which turns out delicious but more like a crepe) to a fluffy, stunning pancake that seems more filling to the younger ones. Thanks for this recipe!
P.s. for those in the same situation, we omitted the protein powder for a lack of having it, and I just added a pinch more oatmeal instead. It worked great!
Jocelyn says
That’s awesome to hear your family enjoyed them so much! Love that your son thought of the moon when he saw them π
Dena palys says
Where can you buy the chocolate protein powder?
Jocelyn says
You can use any chocolate protein powder, but we prefer the Advocare protein. You can buy it here: https://www.advocare.com/13119886/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=P2602&id=B&size=C
DONNA Moniz says
I made these this morning, my granddaughter and I loved them. It felt good that they were healthy too.
Taylor says
These look SO delicious! Going to try them this weekend!
Amy says
Wow! Love this recipe.
Julie Blanner says
These are a great start to the day. Delicious!
lauren kelly says
These fluffy pancakes are my favorite!
Andie Thueson says
These look like the perfect start to ANY day! Yum!
Jardel says
Jocelyn, thanks so much for the post.Much thanks again. Really Cool.