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Best Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

By Laura Fuentes Updated Jun 23, 2025

5 from 46 votes

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The batter for these banana oatmeal pancakes is made quickly in a blender making them an incredibly easy and delicious breakfast!

When pancakes are this good for you, there’s no reason not to make them for breakfast!

stack of six pancakes on a plate topped with berries, bananas and syrup

Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

These pancakes truly taste as good as they look, and each serving is just like eating a bowl of oatmeal in the morning (½ cup), without any added sugars.

To make them naturally sweet, I added a banana to the recipe. And thanks to the blender, the pancake batter is nice and smooth without any mashed banana tidbits –something my son doesn’t like from my other banana pancakes so I add chocolate chips.

Healthy Benefits of Oat Pancakes with Banana

With this pancake recipe, I’ve taken all the benefits of oatmeal and put them into pancake form and then some! Each pancake has 3g of protein- and that’s with non-dairy milk- so one serving provides 12g of protein and 6g of fiber. I’d say that’s a healthy way to start the day with a fiber-rich generously filled protein breakfast!

Ingredients

Before you scroll down to the recipe card for the measurements and before you make any swaps, check why each ingredient goes into these banana oat pancakes:

  • Milk: the liquid needed to make the batter. You can use regular dairy milk or non-dairy milk.
  • Eggs: are necessary in this recipe to bind the batter ingredients and provide structure to the pancake. I don’t recommend omitting them.
  • Banana: just like my original Banana Pancake recipe, this one uses a fresh banana or a frozen one you meant to use in a smoothie recipe. 
  • Oats: old-fashioned or rolled oats will give the batter a hearty texture. Don’t use quick/instant oats.
  • Baking powder: gives pancakes a fluffy texture and helps them rise when exposed to heat. It’s a must-have ingredient.
  • Salt: just a little to enhance the flavor of these pancakes.

Other than the ingredients above, you’ll need cooking spray, butter, or oil to grease your non-stick pan or griddle plus pancake syrup!

Running short on ingredients? Try my 3-Ingredient Oatmeal Banana Pancakes instead.

Make Next: Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes

side by side images of making oat pancakes, on the left: side view of blender with eggs, almond milk, oatmeal and banana about to be blended into pancake batter, on the rigt: overhead view of blender with the ingredients of oat pancakes

How to Make Banana Oat Pancakes

There’s a quick recipe video showing you how to make these banana oat pancakes below, in addition, some additional tips for each step to ensure success are:

  1. Make the batter in the blender
    Pour the ingredients in the order listed, with the milk first, at the bottom of the blender to ensure that the oats blend smoothly into the batter.
  2. Cook the pancakes
    Heat the pan first over medium-high heat. Once hot, grease it with oil or butter. Then, immediately pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake and cook them long enough on the first side to see the edges defined and bubbles forming throughout. Flip them, and cook the second side for an additional minute. 
  3. Serve
    Stack as many as you can handle and enjoy a healthy breakfast.
  4. Store
    I usually store uncooked pancake batter in the blender with the lid on for a day, cooked pancakes for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Watch this video to see how these pancakes are made:

Do You Need a Special Blender for Oat Pancakes?

You don’t need an expensive or special blender to make oat pancakes, in fact, your cheap smoothie blender will work just fine!

Making Fluffy Oatmeal Pancakes

Homemade pancakes are made with all-purpose flour, and oatmeal pancakes are made with oats so they’re a bit denser and yield a heartier stack. Nonetheless, this recipe has enough baking powder to help them lift when the batter is exposed to heat, so make sure not to omit this crucial ingredient. 

Another way to ensure a fluffy stack and avoid chewy, flat cakes is to not over-blend the ingredients in the blender. Just long enough to incorporate the oats, not a second longer. The same is true for my Blueberry Oat Pancakes and Apple Oatmeal Pancakes!

Pancake Batter Texture

The first time I made this oatmeal pancake batter I was shocked at how thick it was! Don’t be alarmed, while the texture is a bit thicker, your pancakes will spread on the pan and rise to form a gorgeous stack!

This isn’t a smoothie so blend the batter just until the oats are incorporated into a thick, yet smooth, batter.

Success Tips

In the success tips below, you’ll learn how to avoid some classic pancake mistakes and ensure that making these oatmeal pancakes is a success.

Keeping Banana Oat Pancakes from Getting Mushy
Mushy banana oat pancakes usually mean that the batter is undercooked. This can happen because the heat was too hot, the first side browned too quickly, and the pancakes were flipped before the heat could reach the middle.  

To avoid chewy, flat cakes simply blend the ingredients until the oats are broken down and make a smooth batter, not a second longer.

Making Sure They Don’t Fall Apart
Oat pancakes sometimes fall apart if the oats do not absorb enough liquid when making the batter, or they’re undercooked, and they were flipped when the middles were too runny or the heat is too low. 

Keeping them from Sticking to the Pan
To prevent pancakes from sticking to a pan, it’s crucial that you first heat the pan. Once the pan is hot, then grease it with oil or butter and immediately pour the pancake batter. When butter browns or the oil spray is evaporated, because you put these on the ban before it was hot they will no longer prevent the pancakes from sticking.

How to Freeze Banana Oat Pancakes

Since making banana oat pancakes is so easy, it’s a great idea to make a large batch and freeze them for later! After cooking them, freeze the pancakes flat on a baking sheet, and once frozen, transfer the pancakes inside a zip bag, where they can stay frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, toast them in the toaster or microwave them for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

stack of pancakes topped with blueberries, strawberries, sliced bananas. One triangle bite taken out with a fork and placed to the side on the plate

Healthy Pancake Toppings & Syrups

These banana oat pancakes are the perfect sturdy base for any of your favorite pancake topping ideas. Their neutral flavor is also perfect for incredible pancake syrups some of my favorite combinations include topping them with blueberry syrup, sliced peaches or peach syrup, banana slices and cinnamon syrup, or sliced bananas and strawberry syrup.

Need more healthy pancake recipes? Try my buckwheat pancakes, butternut squash pancakes and blueberry oat pancakes.

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe

large stack of pancakes, topped with berries, sliced bananas and syrup being poured over the top
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
The batter for these banana oatmeal pancakes is made quickly in a blender making them an incredibly easy and delicious breakfast!
5 from 46 votes
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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup milk, any
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 large banana
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Make the pancake batter:

  • Place the ingredients in the blender in the order listed, making sure the milk is first to ensure a smoother batter.

Cook the pancakes:

  • Heat a large non-stick pan (or griddle) over medium-high heat -I set my griddle around 350F. Once hot, grease the surface with oil, spray, or butter.
  • Immediately, pour ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the greased pan. Cook the pancakes for about 2 minutes, until the edges begin to look defined and bubbles form. Flip the oatmeal pancakes over and cook for another minute on the other side. Remove from the pan onto a plate and cook the remaining pancake batter.

Serve:

  • Build a stack of warm oatmeal pancakes on a plate and top them with your favorite toppings and syrup if desired.

Store:

  • Refrigerate unused batter in the blender covered for up to 2 days. Let it come to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking. Refrigerate leftover pancakes for up to 3 days. Or, freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Use the right baking powder: Since pancake batter naturally has a mild, neutral flavor, it’s important to use aluminum-free baking powder. The metallic flavor will ruin the taste, especially in fluffy pancake recipes that call for 2 or more teaspoons. Trust me on this one.

Equipment

batter bowl with a lid
Batter Bowl with Lid
pancake syrup dispenser filled with syrup
Syrup Dispenser
cloth pouch to keep pancakes warm
Pancake Keeper
ceramic dish to keep pancakes warm
Ceramic Pancake Warmer
small jar of aluminum free baking powder
Aluminum-free baking powder

Nutrition

Serving: 3 pancakes | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 3mg

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    5 from 46 votes (23 ratings without comment)

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  1. Kathryn says

    May 14, 2025 at 9:08 pm

    5 stars
    So happy to have found this healthy pancake recipe I can enjoy, it was so good!

    Reply
  2. Greta says

    May 06, 2025 at 9:52 pm

    5 stars
    Nothing is better than starting your day with an easy recipe! Easy yet so delicious! Thanks x

    Reply
  3. Andrea says

    May 05, 2025 at 8:44 pm

    5 stars
    We gave these banana oatmeal pancakes a try and were impressed by how easy they were to make in the blender. The texture is thicker than traditional pancakes, but still soft, and the banana adds just the right amount of natural sweetness. Great for a healthy, satisfying breakfast.

    Reply
  4. Nora says

    May 05, 2025 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    These Banana Oatmeal Pancakes are a total breakfast win! I love how quick the blender batter comes together—so simple, yet the pancakes turn out fluffy, hearty, and full of banana flavor. Topped with fresh berries and a drizzle of syrup? Pure morning happiness!

    Reply
  5. Nicole Kendrick says

    May 05, 2025 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of the best pancake recipes I’ve ever made. I love the natural sweetness, how good it is for me, and that wonderful texture.

    Reply
  6. Brenda says

    April 29, 2025 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars
    Do you have a newsletter? Your recipes are fabulous.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 30, 2025 at 10:29 am

      Thank you so much! I do have a newsletter, you can sign up here: https://www.laurafuentes.com/healthier-family-meals/

      Reply
  7. Cora says

    April 27, 2025 at 10:33 am

    5 stars
    Really great recipe!!

    Reply
  8. Sue says

    March 11, 2025 at 11:46 am

    5 stars
    These are the best banana oatmeal pancakes I’ve made so far.

    Reply
  9. Pam says

    February 24, 2025 at 7:12 am

    5 stars
    These healthy pancakes were fantastic. Kids devoured them

    Reply
  10. Emma says

    January 19, 2024 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    I love how I was able to google easy gluten free breakfast, find your YouTube video, and then find this recipe. Amazing! so simple and easy, had pancakes in less than 10 minutes! Delicious, thank you.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 21, 2024 at 4:16 pm

      Thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed these pancakes!

      Reply
    • Beverly says

      May 05, 2025 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      These pancakes were surprisingly fluffy and tasted great! I love the texture and the fact that they are a healthier version of regular pancakes!

      Reply
  11. Kimberly Pina says

    May 23, 2022 at 4:17 pm

    5 stars
    They turned out perfect and not overly powering on the banana just sweet enough. forgot to rate!

    Reply
  12. Kimberly Pina says

    May 07, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    I made these for my mom’s birthday breakfast. They were a hit and so yummy! I love banana anything, so I was really excited to try these. At first I was worried that a tablespoon of baking powder was too much, but after reading what you said about the oats, it made sense. I topped my pancakes with peanut butter and sliced bananas, a match made in heaven. At least that’s what I think. Great recipe! Thanks! I ‘ll probably make these again soon.

    Reply
  13. Finer Farm says

    October 25, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    We are GFDF and this is the first recipe that not only makes fluffy pancakes it is DELICIOUS!
    I tried a variation with raisins & cinnamon to make a oatmeal cookie – it tastes great.
    Thank you #Laura Fuentes for sharing your recipe. Our family LOVES it!!!!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      October 25, 2021 at 4:49 pm

      thank you for sharing that this recipe for banana oatmeal pancakes is enjoyed at your house! It has so many possibilities you can really *almost* turn it into a cookie like you said 😉

      Reply
  14. Dee says

    September 03, 2021 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    This sounds easy and yummy, and I’m so looking forward to trying it. However, would it come out the same without the eggs? Any suggestions on how to make it eggless?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      September 03, 2021 at 5:03 pm

      You can swap the eggs for two flax eggs, 2 tablespoons flax mixed with 5 tablespoons warm water. Mix and let sit until it thickens.

      Reply
  15. Ciji says

    May 31, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect!!!!! My LARGE family of 7 can be a nightmare to get everyone to like one thing. I am happy to say that everyone loved them. So simple to make and no syrup was needed. This is definitely a keeper. Thanks a million for making my morning a breeze.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      June 14, 2021 at 5:11 pm

      I’m thrilled that these banana oatmeal pancakes were a win for your family! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Lauren terhune says

        September 03, 2021 at 5:44 am

        5 stars
        Can u use regular milk?

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes says

          September 03, 2021 at 5:03 pm

          Definitely!

          Reply
  16. Rohtak says

    September 07, 2020 at 10:59 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe. So delicious and easy to make. Thank you.

    Reply
  17. dp says

    August 23, 2020 at 10:52 am

    5 stars
    These came out great! First time I doubled the recipe and it was too much for my Blendtec – oops, my mistake!
    Second time I halved the baking powder with good results, and added some almond flour for extra nutrition. I will definitely make these again!

    Reply
  18. Sherry says

    August 15, 2020 at 8:39 am

    5 stars
    Came out so Gud
    Thank u

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 21, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      They’re one of my new favorite pancake recipes!

      Reply
  19. Vi Grauman says

    August 14, 2020 at 6:04 pm

    5 stars
    I am going to try these sounds really good. I have to eat Gluten Free & Dairy Free so this really looks like something I can eat. I also have the Blendtec Blender too.
    Thanks ever so much for Posting the Recipes.
    God Bless You,
    Vi

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 21, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      Thank you, Vi! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Isn’t the BlendTec THE BEST?

      Reply
      • Martha B says

        March 21, 2021 at 9:32 pm

        5 stars
        I am interested in a Blendtec. What series and model do you use? Thanks!

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes says

          April 06, 2021 at 3:23 pm

          Hi Martha, I have two Designer Series. One at home that’s more than 10 years old and the one at the test kitchen going on 4-years-new and both are kicking strong!

          Reply
    • Eduina Batista says

      May 26, 2021 at 6:58 am

      5 stars
      I did and these banana oatmeal pancakes are really delicious.

      Reply

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